FMI VFF KD 100 Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: VFF KD 100

Type: Operating instructions

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING

Carefully remove each mantel piece one at a time from shipping carton. Do not

try to lift all of the parts out of the box at once. This may damage mantel pieces.

Firebox

Perimeter Brass

Trim included

with this

Mantel

IMPORTANT:

Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing mantel kit.

This mantel is only approved for use with FPVF33PR/NR series natural gas and propane heaters. Do not use mantel

with any other product. The optional F3001UB hardwood mantel base accessory is available for this mantel kit.

Contact dealer to purchase optional accessory.

The hardware package contains the following:

• 15 - 1

/4" wood screws

• Colored finishing nails

Tools required

• #2 Phillips screw driver

• Flat head screw driver

• Measuring tape

• Pencil

• Drill

If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, contact the

dealer where you purchased this kit. Call Fireplace Manufac-

turers Incorporated's Parts Department at 1-888-427-8322 for

referral information.

Shown with Optional

Hearth Base and Trims

FM101UB

Cabinet Mantel

Assembly and Installation Instructions

This mantel kit contains the following pieces:

Right Leg Assembly

Left Leg Assembly

Header

Top

Hardware

Batten Mold Strip

Brass Trim Kit

Trim Kit Hardware

Mounting Blocks

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WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING

Use care when finishing an unfinished mantel. Do not finish mantel pieces near running heater or open flame.

Vapors from most finishing products are highly flammable. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines when using

finishing products.

FM101UB MANTEL KIT

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

If you are painting an unfinished mantel, apply an oil base undercoat to the mantel before painting. This will seal the wood.

After undercoat dries completely, lightly sand and apply an oil base top coat. If you do not apply an oil base undercoat and topcoat, the

wood grain will bleed through the paint.

Figure 2 - Attaching Mantel Right Front to Mantel Right Side

Right Side

Right

Front

Male

Twistlock

Fastener

Female

Twistlock

Fastener

Screw

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING

Carefully remove each mantel piece one at a time from

shipping carton. Do not try to lift all of the parts out of

the box at once. This may damage mantel pieces.

Unpacking Mantel

1. Carefully remove packaging materials, header, right front, and

left front one at a time from shipping carton.

2. Remove 2 screws attaching left side to right side (see Figure

1). Remove one side from shipping carton. Discard screws.

Remove 2 screws attaching other side to top. Discard screws.

Remove other side from shipping carton.

3. Remove top from shipping carton.

Figure 1 - Removing Mantel Pieces from Shipping Carton

Assembling Mantel

1. If you must install mantel flush with wall, baseboard will pre-

vent proper installation of mantel. Either alter baseboard to fit

mantel or remove baseboard.

2. Insert male twistlock fasteners (located on right side) in fe-

male twistlock fasteners (located on right front) (see Figure

2). Tighten screws of twistlock fasteners one-half turn with

flat head screwdriver. Repeat for left side. This will lock the

fasteners together.

3. Rest header on face boards of right and left sides (see Figure

3). Push sides together to eliminate gaps with header. Push

down on header to ensure a tight fit (see Figure 4). Attach

header to right side with two 1

/4" screws. Repeat for other

side (see Figure 4).

4. Place one mounting block on back of one of the side face boards

and the front panel. Attach mounting block to front panel and

to side face board with two 1

/4" screws (see Figure 4). Re-

peat for other side.

5. Place top on assembly (see Figure 5).

Make sure molding on top fits properly over front and side

panels. Back edge of top should be flush with back edge of

sides. From backside of mantel, locate predrilled holes near

top of left side. Attach with three 1

/4" wood screws (see Fig-

ure 6). Repeat above steps to attach top to right side. Locate

predrilled hole near the center of the header. Attach the header

to the top using one 1

/4" wood screw.

Note:

If using optional hearth base with mantel, move hearth base

to installation location. If using mantel without optional hearth

base, move mantel to installation location.

Header

Left Front

Right Front

Side

Screw

Top

Shipping Carton

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Figure 6 - Attaching Top

Figure 3 - Installing Header

Header

Left

Side

Right

Side

Figure 4 - Attaching Header

Header

Side Face

Boards

Top

Header

Figure 5 - Placing Mantel Top on Mantel Assembly

Header

Top

/4" Wood Screws

Side

Face Boards

/4"

Wood

Screws

Mounting

Block

Side

/4"

Wood

Screws

Continued

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING

A qualified service person must install gas piping to

heater. Follow all local codes.

6. Place mantel in desired location. Place firebox in front open-

ing of mantel. To make firebox fit through mantel opening,

bend back or remove nailing flanges on sides of the firebox.

Make sure all pieces fit properly. Remove mantel. Follow in-

structions included with heater or base to attach to floor.

7. Mark floor or wall for gas line entrance. Make sure there is

enough clearance between heater and mantel for gas line.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure there are no electrical lines where

gas piping will go through floor or wall.

Colored Finishing Nails

Batten Molding

Figure 7 - Attaching Batten Molding to Header

Header

8. From gas meter or propane tank, run hard piping to manual

shutoff valve. You must install the manual shutoff valve within

reach from heater. Install an approved flex hose (if allowed by

local or state codes) for natural or propane gas to run from the

manual shutoff valve to heater.

9. Connect heater to gas line according to instructions in heater

owner’s manual. Check all connections for leaks from heater

to gas meter or propane tank.

2701 South Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

Technical Service Department 1-888-427-8322

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING

Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a

mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles

forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

10. To attach batten molding to mantel assembly, measure up 3

/16"

from bottom of mantel front panel (see Figure 7).

Note:

using optional laminate trim, install trim before attaching bat-

ten molding to mantel assembly. Place bottom of batten mold-

ing at this measurement. It may be necessary to lightly sand

ends of molding to ensure proper fit. Use masking tape to hold

molding in place. Use level to ensure proper positioning. Drill

a pilot hole through molding and mantel with a small drill bit.

Attach to mantel front panel with colored finishing nails.

IMPORTANT:

Keep nails centered on molding to prevent split-

ting. Fill nail holes with wood putty.

WARNING ICON G 001

CAUTION

Nails will bend if pilot hole is not drilled.

11. After firebox is secured, replace mantel. Assemble and install

brass trim.

Figure 8 - Assembling Brass Trim

Assembling and Installing Brass Trim

1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim.

2. Locate 2 adjusting plates with set screws and 2 shims in the

hardware packet.

3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 8.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge

of top brass trim (see Figure 8).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge

of side brass trim (see Figure 8).

6. While ﬁrmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both

screws on the adjusting plate using a slotted screwdriver.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

8. Locate seven hanging shoulder screws in hardware packet.

Tighten the seven hanging shoulder screws (#10-16x.50 long

with .12 shoulder) into holes on ﬁrebox sides. Place the as-

sembled trim onto ﬁrebox cabinet. Align hanging notches on

trim with hanging screws on side of ﬁrebox (see Figure 9). Tap

trim ﬁrmly into place with palm of hand engaging hanging

notches around shoulder screws. Start at one end of the trim

and work around ﬁrebox until all notches are fully engaged.

Figure 9 - Assembling Brass Trim

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Rev. A

12/98

Side Brass Trim

Mitered

Edge

Shim

Adjusting

Plate

Set Screws

Top Brass Trim

Slot

Trim Hanging

Shoulder Screws

Hanging Notches

on Trim

Assembled

Brass Trim

Shoulder

Screw

Hanging Notches

on Trim

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