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TM
ComfortFlame
ComfortFlame
by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
Wood burning Fireplace
oWner’S opera Tion and inST alla Tion Manual
PFS
®
C US
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
Model b42li-M
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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 fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning
fireplace or
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Table oF conTenTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Operation and Maintenance .............................. 14 Specifications ...................................................... 3 Technical Service............................................... 15 Fireplace Installation............................................ 4 Parts .................................................................. 16 Venting Installation ........................................
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SpeciFica TionS 1" AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL GAS LINE RIGHT SIDE 0" TO KNOCK OUTS TOP SPACERS NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE 8.25" 7" COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 3/4" AIR SPACE GAS LINE BACK AIR KIT KNOCK OUTS AND KNOCK OUT SIDES LEFT SIDE NOT LESS THAN 14" TO PERPENDICULAR OUTSIDE AIR SIDEWALL (LEFT SIDE ONLY) 10.375" HEARTH 8.25" EXTENSION 0" TO 66" X 20" BOTTOM 12" EACH SIDE 7" 13" 25.375" 28.5" 14.438" 21.125" 14" 38.85" 1.375" 0.625" 44" ROUND TOP TERMINATION 1" 32" 37.5" SQUARE CHASE
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Fireplace inST alla Tion 3. Set fireplace directly in front of this open- SELECTING LOCATION ing and slide unit back until nailing flanges To determine safest and most efficient location touch side framing. for fireplace, you must take into consideration 4. Check level of fireplace and shim with the following guidelines: sheet metal if necessary. 1. Location must allow for proper clearances 5. Before securing fireplace to prepared (see Figures 1 and 2). framing, ember protector must be pla
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Fireplace inST alla Tion Continued HEARTH ExTENSION Seal Gap Fireplace Front A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond each side of fireplace opening is required to Ember Protector protect combustible floor construction in front of fireplace. Fabricate a hearth extension using a material which meets the following NO specifications: a layer of noncombustible, inorganic material having a thermal conductiv- Do Not Block Louver Hearth ity of K=0.8
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Fireplace inST alla Tion Continued MANTELS FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY A mantel may be installed if desired (see Fan or blower kit is optional with this fireplace Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims, (for circulating models only). Use of blowers mantels or any other combustible material or fans other than those manufactured by projecting from front face must not be placed FMI PRODUCTS, LLC voids warranty. Fan within 12" of fireplace opening (and within 9" is operated by pressing rocker switch
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VenTing inST alla Tion OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT WARNING: The opening in (MODEL AK4/AK4F) collar around chimney at top of Installation of outside air kit should be per- formed during rough framing of fireplace due fireplace must not be obstructed. to the nature of it's location. Outside combus- Never use blown insulation to fill tion air is accessed through a vented crawl chimney enclosure. space (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4). See Figure 24 on page 15 for instruction of 3 12 /8" o
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VenTing inST alla Tion Continued installing double wall snap-lock chimney to- ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF gether, it is important to assure joint between DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM chimney sections is locked. Check by pulling Each double wall chimney section consists chimney upward after locking. Chimney will of a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel not come apart if properly locked. It is not inner flue pipe and a wire spacer. Pipe sec- necessary to add screws to keep chimney to- t
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VenTing inST alla Tion Continued See Detail A Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-8DM 2" Min. See Detail B Straps Straps Straps Straps Detail A Detail B Return Elbow Angle Firestop Figure 10 - Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-8DM OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH A B 48" 36" 24" 18" 12" 3 3 4 /8" 16 /8" ELBOW SET ONLY 3 1 9 /4" 25 /2" 1 3 3 12 / " 30 / " 1 4 4 3 15" 34 / " 1 4 18" 40" 1 1 1 1 21 / " 46 / " 1 4 4 3 1 23 / " 49 / " 1 1 4 4 3 3 27 /4" 56 /4" 1 3 30" 60 /4" 1 1 Screws 33" 66" 1 1 B 36" 71" 1 1 1 38 / " 75
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VenTing inST alla Tion Continued 4. Remove shingles around opening mea- FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-8DM) sured. Cut out this section. Firestop spacers are required at each point 5. Add next sections of pipe until end where chimney penetrates a floor space. Their purpose is to establish and maintain penetrates roof line. Check to see that proper clearances are maintained. Extend required clearance between chimney and chimney by adding sections of double wall combustible materials. When pipe passe
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18" MIN. TYP. 24" MIN. 24" MIN. VenTing inST alla Tion Continued Overlap Terminations with 16" slip pipe sections are Storm Collar Shingles Top available. RTT-8DM and RTTL-8DM are Flashing and Sides Only approved for flashing installations. When Cone needed, these adjustable terminations may Nail Only be used in combination with pipe assembly Outer to achieve correct chimney height. Perimeter Note: In the rare instance there is a problem of Flashing with side driven rain or wind or ch
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VenTing inST alla Tion Continued 10 FOOT RULE FINISHING FIREPLACE All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must Combustible materials, such as wallboard, extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, highest point where it passes through roof and etc., may make direct contact with sides and must be at least 2 feet above highest point of top around fireplace face. It is important that the roof that is within a horizontal distance of combustible materia
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opTional a g S ine l inST alla Tion Gas line hook up should be done by your Note: A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be supplier or a qualified service person. installed when using an unvented gas log set (see Accessories on page 18). Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off. WARNING: Do not operate an Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropri- ate fittings. unvented gas log set in this fire- 1. Remove knockout indentation on refracto- place with chimney removed. ry o
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opTional gaS ine l inST alla Tion Continued WARNING: If the fireplace WARNING: When using has been used for wood burn- a decorative vented gas log, ing, firebox and chimney must damper must be removed or be cleaned of soot, creosote and permanently locked in fully open ashes be a qualified chimney position and glass doors must cleaner. Creosote will ignite if be in fully open position. heavily heated. opera Tion and MainTenance GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with this fireplace. Wh
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opera Tion and MainTenance Continued DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION Damper Damper handle, which opens and closes Handle damper blade, is located inside firebox at center towards back wall (see Figure 24). Pushing handle back into keyway slot will free damper blade to automatically open. To close, push handle back into keyhole slot then pull down and forward to lock it in place (see Figure 25). WARNING: Risk of fire! Re- place grate with FMI PRODUCTS, Figure 24 - Damper Handle Location LLC mod
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par TS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODEL B42LI-M 20 21 5 1 2 18 3 19 4 17 25 28 12 29 11 6 10 14 7 26 13 24 15 22 16 8 9 30 23 27 16 www.fmiproducts.com 115386-01D
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par TS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODEL B42LI-M This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, see Replace- ment Parts on page 18 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Insulation Pan 1 2 ** Air Separator 1 3 ** Firebox Top 1 4 108302-01 Air Deflector 1 5 ** Wrapper Top 1 6 ** Firebox Wrapper 1 7 108304-01 Outer Wrapper/Insulation Assembly 1 8 ** Firebox Floor 1 9 ** Wrapper Bottom 1 10 108298-02 Front Face Weldment 1 11 see page 18 Left Side Brick
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replaceMenT p ar TS EMBER PROTECTOR 20093 STANDARD BRICK LINER Left - 106971-01 Right - 106970-01 Rear - 108310-01 Bottom Rear 108312-01 Bottom Front 108311-01 acceSSorieS DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12-8DM 12-8HT 18-8DM 18-8-HT 24-8DM 24-8HT 36-8DM 36-8HT ADjUSTABLE HOOD 48-8DM 48-8HT Antique Brass Finish - GA6053 Black Painted Finish - GA6050 Required when installing a vent-free gas log in this fireplace. ROOF FLASHING 0 TO 6/12 PITCH - V6F-8DM 6/12 TO 12/12 PITCH - V12F-8DM BI-FOLD GLASS DOOR ANTI-DRAF
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acceSSorieS Continued FIRESTOP SPACER FS-8DM OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDE WALL INSTALLATION - AK4 FAN KIT - BK3 OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION AK4F BLOWER KIT - BK SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION ET-8DM, ETO-8DM ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RT-8DM, RTL-8DM ECONO-TOP TERMINATION WITH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH SLIP SECTION SLIP SECTION ETL-8DM, ETLO-8DM RTT-8DM, RTTL-8DM 115386-01D www.fmiproducts.com 19
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