FMI MM33 manual

F or more infor mation, visit www .fmiproducts.com Masonry Firebox Do not store gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Instructions Repor tN o. 08-154 MODELS MM33, MM39, MM44, MM49 AND MM63 IF FIREPLACE IS TO BE INST ALLED DIRECTL Y ON ANY COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIAL, A MET AL BASE IS REQUIRED. SA [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 2 IMPORT ANT : Check local codes before install- ing this replace. Bef ore beg inni ng the inst alla tio n of the re plac e, read these instructions through completely . • This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC fireplace and its components are safe when installed according to this installation manual. Unless you use FM I PRO[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 3 SAFETY Continued W ARNING : THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJUR Y , DO NOT INST ALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE. W ARNING : THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS FROM CROWN-BRECKINRIDGE OR MCKENZIE-PENDEL[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 4 45 ⅝" 32 ⅞" A A 2X Ø 12" 22 ¼" 11" SECTION A-A 62 ⅞" 23 ⅛" 28" 53 ¼" 66 ⅞" 21" 72 ⅞ " 7 ⅜" 4 ½" 40 ¾" 4 ⅛" OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR ACCESS HOLE 23 ½" Figure 2: MM63 Fireplace Overall Dimensions 33" 22"[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 5 Fireplace Overall Dimensions Model A B C D E F MM39 43″ 39″ 29¼″ 27¾″ 38¾″ Ø12″ MM44 48″ 44″ 34¼″ 32¾″ 43¾″ Ø12″ MM49 53″ 49″ 39¼” 37¾″ 48¾″ Ø12″ 40 ⅝" 4 ⅜" 7 ⅜" A/ 2 11 " 28 " H H 21 " 23 " C E B 10 " 4 ¼" A SECTION[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 6 PR ODUCT O VERVIEW Figure 4: T ypical Installations INTRODUCTION 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. Y ou may have thought long and hard before you chose the replace which would grace your home. Rest assur[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 7 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION W ARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for Residential Installation Minimum height of chimney , measured from base of replace to ue gas outlet of termination, is 14 feet for straight ue or 17 feet for a ?[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 8 W ARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury . 18" MIN* ½" MIN** 2" MIN. CLEARANCE T O COMBUSTIBLES AROUND SIDES, REAR AND TOP OF FIREPLACE DOME W *IF[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 9 1’-8” MIN 2” MIN 2” MIN 8” MIN 1’-0” MIN 8” MIN 1’-0” MIN NON-COMBUSTIBLE F ACING MA TERIAL HEARTH EXTENSION * * Not provided as part of fireplace NON-COMBUSTIBLE * Not provided as part of replace or sold by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. A Model A MM33 70 ½" MM39 82 ½" MM44 84 ¼" MM49 [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 10 A TTENTION: Y ou will note that there will be a gap between the replace front and the extension of the non-combustible hearth material. Be certain that you seal this with non-combustible material. These Grand Meridian Fireplaces have been designed with clearance to combustible oors as indicated in Page 8. Co[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 11 2” A IRSP ACE CLEARANCE T O COMBUSTIBLES ON REAR AND SIDES OF UNI T. PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued Figure 1 1: Non Combustible Floor Figure 12: Combustible Floor[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 12 CAUTION: Combustion air inlet ducts shall not terminate in attic space. The maximum height for the air vent can not exceed 3 feet below the ue gas outlet of the termination. F ACTOR Y BUIL T CHIMNEY SYSTEMS The Grand Meridian is designed to be installed with 1) FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Metal Chimney System. This Grand[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 13 been built at the correct heights; system drafts caused by faulty mechanical systems; adverse weather conditions or any other environmental situations over which the manufacturer has no control. Inspect all replace & chimney components for 5) evidence of damage prior to starting installation. Consult your l[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 14 Figure 16 - Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-12DM ASSEMBL Y AND INST ALLA TION OF DOUBLE W ALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM Each double wall chimney section consists of a gal- vanized outer pipe, a stainless steel inner ue pipe and a wire spacer . The pipe sections must be as- sembled independently as the chimney is installed. When [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 15 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 17 - T ypical Offset T erminations Return Elbow Elbow Return Elbow Elbow 6' Max. 6' Max. A 6' Max. 6' Max. Return Elbow Elbow Elbow Return Elbow B 6' Max. 6' Max. C Elbow Return Elbow Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-12DM Figure 18 - Firestop Spacer wit[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 16 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Nail Only Outer Perimeter of Flashing Storm Collar Flashing Cone Underlap Shingles at Bottom Overlap Shingles T op and Sides Only Figure 21 - Flashing Installation F LA SH IN G IN ST AL LA TI ON ( V6 F- 10 DM OR V12F-10DM) Determine the ashing to be used with the roof open- ing [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 17 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued 10 FOOT RULE All ue gas outlet chimne y terminations must extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the highest point where it passes through the roof and must be at least 2 feet above the highest point of the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10 feet (see Figure 25)[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 18 SUPPORTING FL OOR SY STEM INST ALLA TION It is the ultimate responsibility of the installer to en- sure that proper concrete slab supports are used. W ARN ING to the lice nse d desi gn prof ess iona l and /or b uild ing c ontr act or: It is your re spon sib ili ty to be cer tai n that the Gr and Merid ian can be p[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 19 WEIGHT DETERMINA TION The following are dead load weight estimates for the Grand Meridian Fireplace. T able I Fireplace Model MM33 MM39 MM44 MM49 MM63 Fireplace Weight 835 lbs. 1,194 lbs. 1,250 lbs. 1,359 lbs. 1,704 lbs. Mortar , Rebar & Ready Mix Concrete 200 lbs. 350 lbs. 357 lbs. 364 lbs. 370 lbs. Firebrick[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 20 1/2" Thick Cement Board Dimensions Model A1 A2 B1 B2 MM63 67" 28" 60" 23" SUPPORTING FL OOR SY STEMS INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 29 - Anchorage Dimensions Figure 30 - Hardware Figure 31 - T ypical Anchorage Layout COMB USTIBLE FLOOR INST ALLA TION 8 " MET AL BASE (MMB63) The Metal[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 21 6" MET AL BASE (MMB33,MMB39, MMB44, AND MMB49) The Metal Base ensures the minimum 6 " clearance above combustible ooring is maintained. 1/2" Thick Cement Board Dimensions Model A1 A2 MM33 37" 28" MM39 43" 28" MM44 48" 28" MM49 53" 28" Grand Meridian Model U[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 22 Y ou will nd that the Grand Meridian Fireplace is de- signed to be completely assembled on-site, consist- ing of interlocking precast parts. Included is a thin- set type mortar for bonding. The parts of the replace are made of FMI’s incredibly strong blend of specialty cement and a light weight aggregate. [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 23 1/2" AW A Y FROM EDGES 1/2" MORT AR BEAD TYPICAL Hearth section shown prepared for Right Side position APPL Y MOR T AR BEAD T O ALL MA TING SURF ACES Side Wall shown prepared for Right Side Air Access. For Left Side, bead opposite side. 1/2" AW A Y FROM EDGES T wo 26 ga. Ember Protectors required Le[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 24 FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued Grand Meridian Model Number of Layers MM33 2 MM39 3 MM44 3 MM49 3 MM63 3 6) Assemble the rst layer as shown in Figure 38 and 39. Continue to the next layer sides and rear pieces, keeping components moist, mixing mortar as you need it and threading the mortar appropriately as [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 25 7) Insert 28" long rebar (8 total, included with re- place) vertically through the cells, into the holes in the hearth, adjacent to the rebar and/or all-thread sticking up from the hearth (Figure 42). Mix approxi- mately 2 cu. ft. of Ready-Mix Concrete (not included) and ll all cells in walls and rear o[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 26 Upper Dome Sides Upper Dome Front/Rear FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued NOTE: Although you are cautioned to use mortar sparingly because it does have such holding power , you should look over the rebox assembly at the end and ll in any gaps, especially joint connections, with the mortar . IMPORT ANT : Adj[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 27 C enter of chimney hole is offset towards the rear . 10" 12 ½" MM39,44,49 C enter of chimney holes are offset towards the rear . 10" 12 ½" MM63 Dome T op center of chimney hole is offset towards the rear . 10" 13 ½" MM33 Figure 46 - Attaching Middle Dome FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION C[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 28 FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued INST ALLING DAMPER / ANCHOR PLA TE (MM12AP) FOR PRE-F ABRICA TED CHIMNEY SYSTEM All chimney systems must be installed with an inte- grated Damper System / Anchor Plate installed on top of the replace. Installers are cautioned to put the chimney system together exactly as inst[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 29 Refractory Firebrick lining must be installed. There are two options. Y ou can obtain pre-fabricated Modu- lar Firebrick Liner from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (see Accessories on page 33) or custom rebrick lining can be installed. MODULAR FIREBRICK LINING If usi ng FMI PRODUC TS, LL C Module Fireb rick Li n - ers, simpl[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 30 FIREPLACE GRA TES T o complete your replace installation, a replace grate will be required for safe operation. The replace grate can be obtained from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (see Accessories on page 33) or if choosing an alter- nate, it must be sized to 50% of the hearth maximum. Additionally . A replace scr[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 31 Second Lighting – Start the re slowly and gradually as you did with the rst lighting, but this time you can burn up to ten pounds of rewood, probably four to ve logs that are 3" in diameter . With the second light- ing you can let the re burn two hours – no more. After First and Second Ligh[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 32 OPERA TION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDLINES Continued ashing and weather seals that surround it. If you nd any cracks or openings around screws or nails, seal them to avoid any roof or chimney chase leaks. SURF ACE CRACKS The Grand Meridian replaces are manufactured us- ing high quality materials. During the dry[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 33 A CCESSORIES BRICK P ANELS MM33SHBL - HERRINGBONE MM33FRBL - RUNNING BOND MM39SHBL - HERRINGBONE MM39FRBL - RUNNING BOND MM44SHBL - HERRINGBONE MM44FRBL - RUNNING BOND MM49SHBL - HERRINGBONE MM49FRBL - RUNNING BOND MM63SHBL - HERRINGBONE MM63FRBL - RUNNING BOND SEISMIC STRAP KIT MM1 15 MASONR Y ARCH MMARC MET AL B[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 34 A CCESSORIES Continued DOUBLE W ALL PIPE 12-12DM, 18-12DM, 24-12DM, 36-12DM AND 48-12DM 30° OFFSET AND RETURN 30E-12DM STORM COLLAR SC2-1 FIRESTOP SP ACER FS-10 ROOF FLASHING V6F-10DM - 0 T O 6/12 PITCH V12F-10DM - 6/12 T O 12/12 PITCH SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINA TION STL-12D STL-12DMP - Black ROUND TOP TERMINA TION[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 35 A CCESSORIES Continued MASONR Y (PRECAST) CHIMNEY 14 " DIAMETER MCLS814K - 12 Sections, 8" each (8 ft total) MCLS814P - 6 Sections, 8” each (4 ft total) MCL814 - Inner Liner MCS814 - Outer Liner MCL414 - Inner Liner , 4" High (Starter) MCSBL814 - Brick Ledge MCSOS814 - Offset Elbow Section MC14AP [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 36 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 20 See Page 16 thru 18 for combustible oor and framing anchoring illustrations . 13 12 16 21 17 19 6 3 3A 11 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 20 22 13 12 6 3 3A 11 Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems 10 18 21 P ARTS MODELS MM39, MM44 AND MM49[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 37 ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION QTY 1 MFP39-1 MFP44-1 MFP49-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) 2 2 MFP39-2 MFP44-2 MFP49-2 REAR W ALL 2 3 MFP39-3 MFP44-3 MFP49-3 SIDE W ALL 5 3A MFP39-3A MFP44-3A MFP49-3A SIDE W ALL (with Ø4" Outside Combus- tion Air Hole) 1 4 MFP39-4 MFP44-4 MFP49-4 SMOKE SHELF (Downdraft Di- verter) 1 5 MFP39-[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 38 1 3A 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 14 13 12 See Page 16 thru 18 for combustible oor and framing anchoring illustrations . Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems 1 3A 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 14 13 17 16 12 P ARTS MODELS MM33[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 39 † ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE MM12AP * ITEMS NOTED ARE SOLD SEP ARA TEL Y § ITEMS INCLUDED IN MET AL BASE KIT (ITEM 16)* ITEMS INDICA TED AS “NOT SUPPLIED” CAN BE OBT AINED FROM YOUR LOCAL HARDW ARE STORE. ITEM P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 MFP33-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) 2 2 MFP33-2 REAR W ALL 2 3 MFP33-3 SIDE W[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 40 See Page 16 thru 18 for combustible oor and framing anchoring illustrations . 16 1A 1 3 6 12 7 11 17 2 3A 15 5 4 10 8 3 10 8 5 4 2 3A 15 1 1A 6 12 7 11 Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems 13 14 9 13 14 9 P ARTS MODELS MM63[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 41 ITEM P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 MFP63-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) 2 1A MFP63-1A HEAR TH CENTER 1 2 MFP63-2 REAR WALL (2 PIECES) 3 sets 3 MFP63-3 SIDE WALL 7 3A MFP63-3A SIDE W ALL (with Ø4″ Outside Combustion Air Hole) 1 4 MFP63-4 DOWNDRAFT DIVERTER (2 PIECES) 1 set 5 MFP63-5 DOME REAR - LOWER 1 6 MFP63-6 LINT[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 42 Appendi xI For installations regulated by the International Residential Code, the support foundation for the fireplace installed on concrete shal l consist of am inimum o f6i nche st hick reinforced concrete slab. The minimum specified compressive strength of f’ c ,s hall be as required in Table R402.2 of the In[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 43 Appendi x I I FIGURE R301.2(3) WEATHERING PROBABILITY MA P F OR CONCRETE a. Alask a a nd Hawaii are classified as severe and negligible, respectively. b. Lines defining areas are approximate only. Local conditions may be more or less severe than indicated by region classification. A severe classificatio n i s w he[...]

WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY FMI PRODUCTS, LL C LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants all Grand Meridian Fireplaces to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect replace performance for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty . FMI PRODUCT[...]