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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for
replace are as follows:
*Back and sides of surround 0"
Vent Surfaces (side and bottom) 1"
Top Vent Surface (horizontal run) 2"
Ceiling to Opening 36"
Floor 0"
Wall to Front of Glass 36"
Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit 2"
Top Spacer 0"
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
Figure 3 - Direct-Vent Fireplace
Log Set
Upper
Louver
Panel
Lower
Louver
Panel
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances
(Peninsula Shown)
CEILING
WALL
36" Min.
36" Min.
0" Floor
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efcient loca-
tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent
replace. Make sure that rafters and wall
studs are not in the way of the venting system.
Choose a location where heat output is not
affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, win-
dows or doors. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact location
for your replace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your replace,
follow these rules:
• A projection may be ideal for a new addition
on an existing nished wall. Refer to hori-
zontal termination congurations on page
15 or vertical congurations on page 18.
• Do not connect fireplace venting to a
chimney ue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning replace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate
replace in high trafc areas, windy or drafty
areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Never obstruct front opening of appliance
or ow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keep control compartments accessible.
• Do not locate close to where gasoline or
other ammable liquids may be stored.
Appliance must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials.