FMI (V)S42 SERIES Safety guide

SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you
on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain re-
placement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.
This replace is approved for use as a wood burning
replace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free
gas log heater approved toANS Z21.11.2 standard. AFMI
PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be installed when using a
vent-free log heater (see , page 16).
This wood burning replace complies with UL127-
CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT
APPLIANCE.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such
as the municipal building department, re department,
etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-
mine the need to obtain a permit.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS (V)S42 SERIES
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SAFETY
WARNING: Do not install a
replace insert in this box unless
the manufacturer's instructions
with the insert specically state
this replace has been tested for
use with this insert.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline
or any other ammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located
out of trafc and away from
furniture and draperies.
• Do not place clothing or other
ammable materials on or near
the appliance.
• Never leave children unat-
tended when a re is burning
in the replace.
WARNING: Use solid wood
or processed solid fuel relogs
only. When processed wood fuel
re logs are used, do not poke or
stir the logs while they are burn-
ing. Use only re logs that have
beenevaluated fortheapplication
in replace and refer to re log
warnings and caution markings
on packaging prior to use.
This replace is not intended to
be used as a substitute for a fur-
nace to heat an entire home. Use
for supplemental heat only.
WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury, property damage or
loss of life. Refer to this manual
for assistance or additional in-
formation. Consult a qualied
installer or local distributor.
IMPORTANT: Check local codes
before installing this replace.
Before beginning the installation of the
fireplace, read these instructions through
completely.
• ThisFMIPRODUCTS,LLCreplaceand
its components are safe when installed
according to this installation manual.
Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
components, which have been designed
andtestedforthereplacesystem,you
maycausearehazard.
• TheFMIPRODUCTS,LLCwarrantywill
bevoidedbyandFMIPRODUCTS,LLC
disclaims any responsibility for the follow-
ing actions.
a. Modification of the fireplace, com-
ponents, doors, air inlet system and
damper control.
b. Useofanycomponentpartnotmanu-
facturedor approvedby FMIPROD-
UCTS,LLCincombinationwithaFMI
PRODUCTS,LLCreplacesystem.
Properinstallationisthemostimportantstep
in ensuring safe and continuous operation
of the replace. Consult the local building
codes as to the particular requirements
concerned with the installation of all factory
builtreplaces.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Specications ...................................................... 3
FireplaceInstallation............................................ 4
VentingInstallation .............................................. 6
OptionalGasLineInstallation.............................11
OperationandMaintenanceGuidelines ............ 12
Parts .................................................................. 14
TechnicalService............................................... 17
Accessories ....................................................... 17

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SPECIFICATIONS
0" TO
BOTTOM
(LEFT SIDE ONLY)
OUTSIDE AIR
TOP SPACERS
BACK AND SIDES
3/4" AIR SPACE
HEARTH EXTENSION
66" X 20"
TO PERPENDICULAR
12"
EACH SIDE
NOT LESS
THAN 12"
1" AIRSPACE
TO COMBUSTIBLE
COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD
0" TO MATERIAL
NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FACE
SIDEWALL
TERMINATION
SQUARE CHASE-TOP
GAS LINE
KNOCK OUT
AIR KIT
KNOCK OUTS
ROUND TOP TERMINATION
GAS LINE
KNOCK OUTS
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
8.125"
12.625"
14.25"
45.25"
41"
48"
42"
24"
8"
39"
16.25"
29.5"
2.5"
10.625"
1"
12"
2.5" 8.125"
6.75"
10.625"
12.25"
48"
0.625"
36"
22.5"

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for the replace using
dimensionsshowninFigures1and2.
2. If replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood
ooring, the replace must be installed
upon a metal or wood panel extending
thefullwidthanddepthofthereplace.
3. Setreplacedirectlyinfrontofthisopen-
ing and slide the unit back until nailing
angestouchthesideframing.
4. Checkthelevelofthereplaceandshim
with sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, the ember protector (provided)
must be placed between the hearth ex-
tension (not supplied) and under bottom
frontedgeofreplacetoprotectagainst
glowingembersfallingthrough.Ifreplace
is to be installed on a raised platform, a Z-
type ember protector (not supplied) must
befabricatedtotyourrequiredplatform
height. The ember protector should ex-
tendunderreplaceaminimumof11/2".
Theemberprotectorshouldbemadeof
galvanizedsheetmetal (28gaugemini-
mum) to prevent corrosion.
6. Usingscrewsornails,securereplaceto
framing through anges located on the
sidesofreplace.
23.50"
43.375"
48.25"
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
59.264"
19.466"
27.527"
83.830"
MAINTAIN 3/4"
CLEARANCE AT
SIDES AND BACK
OF FIREPLACE
3/4" CLEARANCE
NOT REQUIRED AT
NAILING FLANGES
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efcient
locationforthereplace,youmusttakeinto
consideration the following guidelines:
1. Thelocationmustallowforproperclear-
ances(seeFigures1and2).
2. Consider a location where the replace
will not be affected by drafts, air condition-
ing ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids the cutting of
joists or roof rafters will make installation
easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this
replace(seeOptional Outside Air Kit on
page 6).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Backandsidesofreplace 3/4"minimum*
Floor** 0"minimum
Perpendicularwalltoopening 12"minimum
Topspacers 0"minimum
Mantelclearances seeMantels, page 5
Chimneyouterpipesurface1"minimum
*Notrequiredatnailinganges
**Seestep2ofFraming
WARNING: Do not pack re-
quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Residential Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
suredfromthebaseofthereplacetotheue
gas outlet of the termination, is 14.5 feet for
straightueorauewithoneelbowset.The
maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet.
Forsystemswithtwoelbowsets,theminimum
heightis22feet.Themaximumheightofany
systemis50feet.Thismeasurementincludes
thereplace,chimneysectionsandtheheight
of the termination assembly at the level of the
uegasoutlet(seeFigure18,page11).
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Outdoor Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the replace to the
ue gas outlet of the termination, is 8 feet
(minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections
required for outdoor installation).

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DRAIN PAN (DP42)
Foroutdoorinstallations,thereplaceenclo-
sure must allow for adequate drainage and
freshairventilation.Itisrecommendedthat
a sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with
provision for drainage be installed under the
replacewithinthereplaceenclosure(see
Accessories, page 16).
HEARTH EXTENSION
A hearth extension projecting a minimum of
20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond
eachsideofthereplaceopeningisrequired
to protect combustible floor construction
in front of the replace. Fabricate a hearth
extension using a material which meets the
followingspecications:a layerofnoncom-
bustible, inorganic material having a thermal
conductivityofK=0.84BTUIN/FT,HR.F(or
less)at1"thick.Forexample,ifthematerial
selected has a K factor of 0.25, such as glass
ber,thefollowingformulawouldapply:
0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required
 0.84
Thermalconductivity"K"ofmaterialscanbe
obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of
thenoncombustiblematerial.Ifthehearthex-
tension is to be covered, use noncombustible
material such as tile, slate, brick, concrete,
metal, glass, marble, stone, etc. Provide a
means to prevent the hearth extension from
shiftingand sealgap betweenthe replace
frame and hearth extension with a noncom-
bustiblematerial(seeFigure3).
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Figure 3 - Hearth Extension
SealGap
FireplaceFront
EmberProtector
FireplaceFront
RaisedHearth
FireplaceFront
Elevated
EmberProtector
EmberProtector
SealGap
Hearth
Extension
WARNING: Hearth extension
is to be installed only as shown
in Figure 3.
MANTELS
A mantel may be installed if desired (see
Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims,
mantels or any other combustible material
projecting from front face must not be placed
within12"ofthereplaceopening.Combus-
tible materials above 12" and projecting more
than 1 1/2" from the replace must not be
placed less than 15" from top opening of the
replace(NFPASTD211,Sec.7-3.3.3).
Mantels or any other combustible material
also may come up to the side edge of the
blackmetalfaceofthereplacejustaslong
as the projection from the front face fall within
thelimitshowninFigure4.
12 1/4"Ref.
6"
Ref.
15"Min.
12"Min.
11/2"Max.
3"Nom.
33°
Combustible
Material
Safe
Zone for
Projectionof
Combustible
Materials
FireplaceOpening
Upper
Sectionof
Fireplace
Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to
Combustible Material
FIREBOX
SAFE ZONE
TopViewofFireplace
2"Max.
3.0"
Min.to
Perpendicular
SideWall
12"
8.0"
33°
Combustible
MaterialMust
NotOverlap
FrontFace