FMI C32TU Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: C32TU

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

C32TO

FMI C32TU is a corner mantel and base designed for use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC 32'' electric and gas fireplace systems. Note that this mantel can only be used with the aforementioned fireplace systems and is not compatible with any other products. Assembling the mantel requires multiple individuals due to its weight and should be lifted by the leg assemblies to prevent damage to the header or mantel top. Prior to assembly, ensure all mantel pieces are present and undamaged. If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where the mantel was purchased for replacements.

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C32TU and C32TO

Corner Mantel and Base

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet be-

fore assembling or installing mantel kit.

These mantels are only approved for use with

any FMI PRODUCTS, LLC 32'' electric and gas

replace systems. Do not use mantel with any

other product.

• Thismantelkitcontainsthefollowing:

#1Base

#2RightSideAssembly

#3LeftSideAssembly

#4Header

#5Top

#6TopTriangle

#7TopLeftSupport

#8TopRightSupport

#9TopCenterSupport

#10BaseSupport

#11VerticalSupport

RightTopTrimStrip

LeftTopTrimStrip

• HardwarePackage

36-11/4"WoodScrews114325-01

8-1"FinishingNails114295-04

4-2"WoodScrews122447-01

*Extrahardwaremaybeincluded

Toolsrequired:

• PowerScrewdriverwith#2PhillipsBit

• Hammer

• NailSet

Ifanywoodpiecesaremissingordamaged,contactthedealer

whereyoupurchasedthismantelforreplacement.Ifhardware

is missing or damaged, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

1-866-328-4537 forreferral information. You can also visit

FMIPRODUCTS,LLC’swebsiteatwww.fmiproducts.com.

WARNING: Follow guidelines of paint or n-

ish manufacturer. Use care when nishing or

painting an unnished mantel (C32TU only). Do

not nish or paint mantel pieces near running

heater or open ame. These vapors are highly

ammable.

IMPORTANT:Ifyouarestaininganunnishedmantel(C32TU

only),removeanysawdust,dirtoroils.Thiswillpreventblem-

ishes from appearing under the stain. Stain mantelbefore

assemblingaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions.Apply

sandingsealer.

IMPORTANT:Ifyouarepaintinganunnishedmantel(C32TU

only),assemblemantelbeforepainting.Followdirectionslisted

onpaintforwoodproducts.Applybasecoatandtopcoatfol-

lowingdirectionslistedonproduct.

Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling

mantel.

WARNING: Only use 1 1/4" screws to as-

semble mantel. Damage to mantel will result if

other screws are used for this purpose.

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ASSEMBLING MANTEL

IMPORTANT: More than one person is required

to lift assembled mantel. Lift mantel by leg

assemblies. Lifting by header or mantel top

could damage mantel.

Usethefollowingillustrationstoassemblemantel.Useonly

screwsprovided.

Figure 1 - Installing Base Support

Figure 3 - Installing Mantel Base

Figure 4 - Mantel Top Assembly

Figure 2 - Installing Header

1¼''Screws

BaseSupport#10

Base#1

IMPORTANT:Alignmantellefttorightonbasebeforeinstalling.

Cornerofmantellegsmustbeushwithbackofmantelbase

beforeinstallation(seeFigure5,page3).Useatapemeasure

toinsureaccuracy.

IMPORTANT:Use2"screwsonlyontopcentersupport.Using

2"screwsinanyotherlocationwilldamagemantel.

Header#4

RightLeg

Assembly#2

LeftLeg

Assembly#3

1¼''Screws

Headerinto

GrooveonLegs

LeftLeg

Assembly#3

1¼''Screws

Base#1

Header

Assembly

Block

RightLeg

Assembly#2

TopCenter

Support#9

MantelTop#5

TopLeft

Support#7

TopTriangle#6

TopRight

Support#8

2''Screws

1¼''Screws

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Figure 5 - Installing Mantel Top

Figure 6 - Installing Gas Fireplace

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

1. Fireplace should be fully assembled. See Assembling

Fireplaceinreplaceowner’smanual.

2. Mantelmustbeinstalledushwithtwowalls.Remove

baseboardalongwallswheremantelistobeinstalled.

Baseboardwillpreventproperinstallationofmanteland

base.

3. Placemantelbaseclosetoinstallationlocation.Seere-

placeowner’smanualforinstallationclearances.Leave

enoughroomtoinsertreplacefrombackofmantel.

4. Ifinstallinggasreplace,installgasline.SeeConnecting

to Gas Supplyinreplaceowner’smanual.Rememberto

leaveaccesstogasshutoffvalvesomewhereonmantel

baseorwhereitisaccessibletouser.Checkforleaks.

See Checking Gas Connections in replace owner’s

manual.

5. Position replace inside mantel through back opening

(seeFigure6).Carefullypositiongaslinesifapplicable.

IMPORTANT:Usecautionwhenpositioningreplaceon

base.Basemayscratcheasily.Makesurereplaceisin

properpositionwithinmantelopeningbeforecontinuing

withinstallation.

6. Gas replace with louver door: Lower bottom louver

door.Usetwoscrewsprovidedinreplacehardwarekit

andattachreplacetowoodenbase.Closelouverdoor.

Gas replace with xed louver:Beforeinstallinglogs

orburnerassembly(seeowner’smanual)removescrews

securingoortoassembly.Liftoorforaccesstobot-

tomofreplace. Usetwoscrews providedin replace

hardwarekitandattachreplacebasetowoodenbase.

Reinstalloorwithscrewsremovedpreviously.

MantelTop

Assembly

Assembly

Blocks

Assembly

Blocks

Corner

ofMantel

LegsMust

beFlush

withedge

ofMantel

Top

Mantel

LegsFlush

withMantel

Base

1¼''

Screws

IMPORTANT:Alignmanteltoplefttorightbeforeinstalling.

Backcornerofmantellegmustbeushwithedgeofmantel

topbeforeinstallation.

IMPORTANT:Ifinstallingagasreplace,verticalsupportwill

beinstalledtomantelassemblyaftergasreplacehasbeen

installed.Ifinstallingelectricreplace,rstinstallverticalsup-

portandinstallreplacefromfrontofmantel.Donotputany

weightonmanteltopuntilverticalsupporthasbeeninstalled.

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Rev.C

09/11

2701S.HarborBlvd.

SantaAna,CA92704

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

ThismantelcanbeusedwithFMIPRODUCTS,LLCelectric

replaces.Electricreplacesinstallfromthefrontofmantel.

Toinstallelectricreplaceseereplaceinstructionmanual.

Vertical Support Installation

Installverticalsupport(seeFigure7).

MANTEL INSTALLATION

1. Carefullypush mantelandbaseintopositionincorner

andushagainstbothwalls.Checkoperationofreplace

beforeproceeding.

2. Placerighttrimstriponrightsideoftopandlefttrimonleft

sideoftop.Alignbothpiecessoanygapsbetweenmantel

andwallarecoveredaswellaspossibleandfrontoftrim

stripsareushwithsideoftop.Withonepersonholding

trimstripsinplace,naileachstriptomantleusingnishing

nailsincludedinhardwarekitandnailset.

Figure 7 - Installing Vertical Support

Figure 8 - Installing Mantel Trim

BaseSupport#10

Vertical

Support

#11

1¼''Screws

Top

Center

Support

FinishingNails

TrimStrips

FMI C32TU Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: C32TU

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Operating instructions

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C32TO

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