FMI MM39 Manuale Utente

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We  extend  a  warm  welcome  from  all  of  us  at  FMI 

PRODUCTS, LLC, proud manufacturers of the Grand 

Meridian Fireplaces. Thank you for choosing FMI.
You  may  have  thought  long  and  hard  before  you 

chose the fireplace which would grace your home. 

Rest assured that every component of the Fireplace 

has been tested to ensure long-term durability.

The  Grand  Meridian  Fireplaces  are  designed  as 

factory-built blocks to be assembled on-site. These 

fireplaces may be installed on either combustible or 

non-combustible floors. In order for the fireplace to 

be installed on a combustible floor though, it is nec-

essary that the fireplace be supported on a platform 

or sub-floor that is non-combustible.

Combustible or Non-Combustible Floor

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Non-Combustible Raised Platform

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Firebox and Smoke Dome

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FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system 

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required. 

 

IMPoRTanT: Follow the chimney pipe 

manufacturer’s instructions on the installation of 

their specific flue system. 

 

Careful step-by-step instructions for each phase 

of the installation procedure will be given for 

the Grand Meridian conventional radiant heat 

fireplaces. Those instructions generally fall into 

the following categories:

 

Spacing and clearance as it relates to combustible 

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materials.
Familiarity of installation for all components.

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The strength of the floor on which it rests.

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Chimney system measurements.

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Choice of materials and craftsmanship in fireplace 

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and hearth finishing.

Internal

Wall

Installation

Corner 

Installation

Flush

Installation

Full 

Projection 

Installation

Note that each of these topics will be covered in de-

tail and that the installer is expected to understand 

each  phase  completely  before  going  on  to  subse-

quent instructions.
aTTenTIon: Be advised that all the illustrations in 

this  manual  are  for  general  reference  only.  Do  not 

scale  drawings.  Actual  design  elements  will  vary 

from case to case. Pay attention to specified mini-

mum clearances to combustibles.
Testing and listing for these Grand Meridian Fireplac-

es has been undertaken by the PFS Corporation.

aTTenTIon:  You  may  need  a  residential  building 

permit to install a Grand Meridian Fireplace. Consult 

local jurisdictions before you get started!
If  asked,  advise  the  local  authorities  that  the 

FMI  Fireplace  is  designed  for  installation  per  the 

National  Fire  Protection  Association  Standard 

for  Chimneys,  Fireplaces,  Vents  and  Solid                                                                                           

Fuel-Burning Appliances (NFPA211).
When choosing the location of your FMI Fireplace, 

keep in mind you must maintain 2" minimum clearance 

from left, right and rear of Fireplace to surrounding 

structure.  Also, when choosing a location, consider 

outside air requirements to determine if it will be on 

the left or right side of the Fireplace. In the case of 

an island installation, outside air accessibility may be 

obtained through sub flooring, see 

Air Kit on page 12

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