FMI VS36 Series - Selecting Location; Fireplace Installation

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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 7
1
/
2
feet
(minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections
required for outdoor installation).
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace using the
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 replace.
3. Set replace directly in front of this open-
ing and slide unit back until nailing anges
touch side framing.
21.875"
41.375"
41.250"
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
52.183"
17.253"
24.399"
73.798"
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 12).