FMI BLX42STL Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: BLX42STL

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Operating instructions

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FMI BLX42STL is a Ledgestone Liner Kit designed for use with BLX32STL, BLX36STL, and BLX42STL fireplace models. This kit includes 8 panels (left, right, and rear) made of a brick-like material that can be installed to give your fireplace a more traditional look. The panels are easy to install and can be removed for cleaning or replacement. With the FMI BLX42STL, you can enjoy the beauty of a traditional fireplace without the mess and hassle of real brick.

Ledgestone Liner Kit Installation Instructions

Models: BLX32STL, BLX36STL and BLX42STL

Figure 1 - Product Identication

Rear

Panel

Left Panel

Right

Panel

Parts included with these kits:

PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

108901-03 Panel, Right 32'' Ledgestone

• 1

108901-04 Panel, Left 32'' Ledgestone

• 1

108897-02 Panel, Rear 32'' Ledgestone

• 1

110989-03 Panel, Left 36'' Ledgestone

• 1

110990-03 Panel, Right 36'' Ledgestone

• 1

110991-03 Panel, Rear 36'' Ledgestone

• 1

111299-03 Panel, Left 42'' Ledgestone

• 1

111298-03 Panel, Right 42'' Ledgestone

• 1

111297-03 Panel, Rear 42'' Ledgestone

• 1

126446-01 Instruction Sheet

• • • 1

BLX32STL

BLX36STL

BLX42STL

WARNING: If replace has been running,

turn off and unplug replace. Let cool before

removing glass door or louvers.

Removing Louver Panels

Remove top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously

pulling both top end spring latches towards center of ap-

pliance until they are disengaged from locating holes (see

Figure 2). Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull louvers

outward. To install or replace items removed, simply reverse

procedures above.

Removing and Replacing Screen Door Assembly (If

Installed)

To remove screen push screen door assembly in toward the

bottom left and right sides until the magnetic door latch pops the

screen door out. Hold the screen door assembly at the bottom and

swing the door up to disengage the tabs on the top of the door

from inside the slots underneath the upper face (see Figure 3).

Figure 2 - Removing Louver Panel (TC36 Series)

Spring

Latch

Louver

Panel

INSTALLATION

Figure 3 - Removing/Replacing Screen Door Assembly

Magnetic Door Latches

Door Screen Tabs

Slots underneath

Upper Face

Note: Brick pattern

may look different from

illustration.

To Replace Screen

Push magnetic door latch out to the open position. Position

screen door tabs with slot openings in upper face frame.

Swing door screen assembly in towards the bottom face,

Press in on the bottom of door screen until magnetic door

latch is pushed in.

Removing Glass Door

1. Remove screen assembly (if installed) by pushing the

rod either left or right, then down and forward to remove

screen/rod assembly from rebox. Set assembly aside.

2. Lift up on latches to unlock. There are two on top of rebox

and two below rebox that hold glass door in place (see

Figure 4).

3. While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and

causing injury, remove 5 screws from hinge located on

left side of door frame assembly (see Figure 4).

INSTALLING LEDGESTONE PANELS

CAUTION: Always handle brick panels

with two hands. Do not force brick panels into

place. Excessive force will break brick panels.

1. Remove top and bottom louvers to allow access to door

latches or screen panel.

2. Unlock door latches and open glass door. See Removing

Glass Door, steps 1 and 2.

3. Carefully remove lava rock and ember material. Remove

log/grate assembly. Refer to owner's manual for more

information as steps may vary by model.

Lock

Unlock

Glass Frame

Assembly

Screw

Figure 4 - Removing/Replacing Glass Door

Hinge

Latch

Figure 5 - Installing Ledgestone Panels

Rear

Panel

Left Side

Panel

126446-01

REV. A

09/12

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

1-866-328-4537

www.fmiproducts.com

4. Remove screws that attach plenum to burner to remove

plenum.

5. Remove three screws from deector shield on the inside

top of rebox. Set shield and screws aside.

6. If refractory bricks are installed, remove side panels rst

by lifting up and gently slide panel out of replace. Panels

are supported by one another and removing panels may

cause others to shift or move, next remove right panel in

the same method as left. Remove rear panel last.

7. Install rear ledgestone panel rst. Rest bottom edge of

panel on back edge of rear rebox (see Figure 5).

8. Install left side brick panel by sliding it between burner

assembly and side of rebox (see Figure 5).

9. Install right side ledgestone panel using same method

described in step 7 for left side panel.

10. Replace deector shield using screws removed in step 5.

11. Using screws removed in step 4, replace plenum and

attach to burner.

12. Using screws removed in step 3, replace log/grate as-

sembly. Be careful when replacing log/grate assembly

not to chip logs on burner.

13. Install lava rock and glowing embers. See manual for

more instructions.

14. Close glass door and lock latches on top and bottom of

door and replace screen. See Removing Glass Door,

steps 1 thru 3.

15. Close top and bottom louvers or replace mesh panel

depending on model.

FMI BLX42STL Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: BLX42STL

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Operating instructions

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