FMI UM36 Series Safety guide

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         
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— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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MODELS (V)UM36(SR,SI,HR,HI), VCM-36U, (V)UM42(SR,SI,HR,HI),
VCM-42U, (V)UM50(SR,SI,HR,HI), VCM-50U
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
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US

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product Features................................................. 4
Locating Firebox.................................................. 4
Product Specications......................................... 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 8
Installation ......................................................... 10
Technical Service............................................... 23
Replacement Parts............................................ 23
Parts .................................................................. 24
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover
    -
       
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      
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      -
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DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX,
UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMEN-
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WARNING: FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED, GAS-
FIRED UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT
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SAFETY
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    
   
   
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    -
    
    
    
    -
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WARNING: Do not allow fans
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    
   
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    
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    
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     
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    -
    

away from hot surfaces to avoid
-
      


-
dren when they are in the room
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

   

SAFETY
Continued
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   
    
     
    
   
    
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC model
   
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
1. Do not use this rebox as a wood burning
replace. Use only decorative unvented
room heaters (log sets).
2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting.
3. Use only the provided hood. See Parts,
page 30.
4. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these
reboxes require fresh air ventilation to
run properly. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, page 8.
5. Do not run vent-free heaters installed in
these reboxes
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
6. Do not use this rebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
7. Turn unit off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualied service person should
service and repair rebox.
8. Operating vent-free heaters installed in
these reboxes above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
9. Do not use the rebox if it has been
under water.
10. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater
off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls
and furniture.
11. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.

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State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This rebox is designed for use with approved
ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room
heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer
to minimum rebox requirements supplied
with log heater.) It requires no outside vent-
ing or chimney making installation easy and
inexpensive.
LOCAL CODES
LOCATING FIREBOX
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the rebox. This will
save time and money later when you install
the rebox. Before installation, consider the
following:
1. Where rebox will be located. Allow for
wall and ceiling clearances (see Installa-
tion Clearances, page 11).
2. Everything needed to complete installation.
3. These models CANNOT be installed in
a bedroom unless maximum Btu rating
of installed vent-free log set is less than
10,000 Btu/hr.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation
(page 8).
Install and use rebox with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must
be electrically grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70
(latest edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Figure 1 - 36" Models (V)UM36 Series and VCM-36U
30 1/2"
29"
30"
11 1/8"
54 1/2"
7 7/8"7"
36"
45 1/8"
35/16"
97/16"
50"
365/16"
7 3/8"
11 1/8"
36" HEARTH
1 5/16"
19 13/16"
(Ref.)
34 3/4"
22"
18 3/8"
3 3/4"
4 7/8"