RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL PFS ® US Models (V)Qm36(Sr,SI,HR,HI), VCM-36Q, (V)Qm42(Sr,SI,HR,HI), VCM-42Q, (V)Qm50(Sr,SI,HR,HI), VCM-50Q WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement.
Safety Continued WARNING: Any change to this firebox or its controls can be dangerous. WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting. WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this firebox.
Local Codes Install and use firebox with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition). *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Product Specifications 36" Models (V)QM36 Series and VCM-36Q 29" 22" 18 3/8" 19 13/16" (Ref.) 30 1/2" 4 7/8" 34 3/4" 3 /4" 3 1 5/16" 36" HEARTH 11 1/8" 54 1/2" 50" 30" 365/16" 7 7/8" 7" 97/16" 35/16" 36" 45 1/8" 7 3/8" 111/8" Figure 1 - 36" Models (V)QM36 Series and VCM-36Q 122275-01G www.fmiproducts.
Product Specifications Continued 42" Models (V)QM42 Series and VCM-42Q 30 5/16" 25" 22 1/2" 23 13/16" (Ref.) 32 3/8" 4 7/8" 40 3/4" 3 3/4" 42" HEARTH 1 5/16" 11 1 /8" 54 1/2" 50" 30" 36 5/16" 7 7/8" 9 7/16" 3 5/16" 7" 42" 51 1/8" 8 3/4" 13" Figure 2 - 42" Models (V)QM42 Series and VCM-42Q 6 www.fmiproducts.
Product Specifications Continued 50" Models (V)QM50 Series and VCM-50Q 38 5/16" 33" 22 1/2" 23 13/16" (Ref.) 32 3/8" 4 7/8" 40 3/4" 3 3/4" 50" HEARTH 1 5/16" 11 1/8" 54 1/2" 50" 30" 36 /16" 5 97/16" 35/16" 7 7/8" 7" 50" 59 1/8" 8 3/4" 13" Figure 3 - 50" Models (V)QM50 Series and VCM-50Q 122275-01G www.fmiproducts.
Air For Combustion and Ventilation WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever.
air for combustion and ventilation Continued 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft. (volume of space) Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3,168 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space. 2.
air for combustion and ventilation Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
Installation Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 6) A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6. Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc.
Installation Continued NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following: • raise the mantel to an acceptable height • remove the mantel Built-In Firebox Installation Built-in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of firebox flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 7, page 11.
Installation Continued WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material. Installing Firebox USING OPTIONAL MANTELS available from retailer or custom built WARNING: A qualified service person must install firebox. Follow all local codes. This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel against a wall in your home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor.
Installation Continued Installing gas line WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply in your log set owner’s manual for details on gas hookup. You may run the gas line from either side of the firebox (see Figure 13). Decide which side you want to run the gas line from. Note: This is one option for installing shutoff valve. Check local codes for equipment shutoff valve location requirements. 2.
Installation Continued HEARTH BRICK MATRIX FULL F124 FULL FULL F126 FULL FULL FULL F128 F126 FULL 120848 FULL F125 F124 FULL Ash Brick F012 F012 F125 F128 36" Hearth F133 F123 F011 FULL FULL F132 FULL FULL FULL FULL 120848 FULL F126 F059 F123 FULL FULL F124 F133 FULL FULL Ash Brick F059 F124 F059 F126 F132 F059 42" Hearth F135 FULL F024 F126 F021 F134 FULL FULL FULL FULL 120848 Ash Brick F012 F012 50" Hearth 122275-01G F135 FULL FULL FULL FULL F059 F011
Installation Continued 36" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIX F147 FULL FULL F159 FULL FULL FULL FULL F143 F143 FULL F143 F158 F143 F158 FULL F144 F185 or F191 F143 F036 FULL FULL F158 F144 F158 16 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 8 (112140-01) (112140-05) F148R F150R F152R F153R F159R F160R F148W F150W F152W F153W F159W F160W 1 2 1 2 6 4 F153 F148 FULL F158 F158 F185 or F191 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 F147 F148 FULL F144 F160 F152 F148 FULL F144 F160 FULL F160 F159 FULL F1
Installation Continued 42" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIX FULL FULL F032 F033 FULL F032 FULL F033 F154 F156 186 F143 F143 F143 F143 FULL F151 FULL FULL F151 122275-01G F033 F032 FULL F033 F032 FULL F190 or F186 FULL F017R F143 F032R FULL FULL F033R F143R FULL F158 F151R F155R FULL FULL F156R F190F158R or F186 F151 F186R F190R F032 F017W F032W F033 F033W F143W F032 F151W F155W F033 F156W F158W F032 F186W F190W 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 7 (112140-01
Installation Continued 50" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIX F147 FULL FULL F159 F159 FULL F145 or F191 F144 F158 18 F148 F148 FULL FULL F145 or F191 F143 F033 F032 FULL FULL F158 F149 F032 FULL 3 1 1 F143 F191 F033 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 13 (112140-01) (112140-05) F148R F150R F152R F153R F159R F160R F148W F150W F152W F153W F159W F160W 2 2 2 2 6 4 F153 FULL FULL F158R F192 F158W F191R F191W F192R F191W F144 F160 FULL F152 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 F143 F143 FULL F152
Installation Continued 36" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX F074 F074 15 F1 F0 72 F0 FU 72 68 F0 LEFT REFRACTORY RED IVORY FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) F068R F068W F071R F071W F072R F072W F074R F074W F113R F113W F115R F115W F165R F165W F181R F181W F189R F189W S011R S011W QTY 6 FU 13 F1 LL LL F0 FU 72 FU 13 F1 LL LL LL F0 FU 13 F1 FU 72 LL F0 F1 72 89 F1 65 1 1 5 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 F181 or F071 S011 F074 F074 F117 F1 LL FU 84 F0 08 68 F0 72 F0 F074 F074 07 LL F1
Installation Continued 42" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX F074 72 LL FU 68 F0 64 F0 68 F0 72 F0 F0 F120 LEFT REFRACTORY F074 LL 68 FU F0 64 F0 LL FU F120 68 LL F0 FU 64 F0 LL FU F120 63 69 F1 F1 F176 64 F0 LL FU F120 F175 or F182 F177 RED FULL (112140-01) IVORY FULL (112140-05) QTY 6 F064R F068R F072R F074R F120R F163R F169R F175R F176R F177R F182R F064W F068W F072W F074W F120W F163W F169W F175W F176W F177W F182W 4 4 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 F074 F074 72 F0 68 F0
Installation Continued 50" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX F074 72 F0 FU 68 F0 64 F0 68 F0 72 F0 F120 LEFT REFRACTORY RED IVORY FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) F074 LL LL FU 68 F0 64 F0 LL FU F120 LL 68 F0 FU 64 F0 LL FU F120 63 F1 69 F1 F176 64 F0 LL FU F120 F175 or F182 F177 F074 F074 82 68 F0 72 F0 F0 68 F0 72 F0 89 F0 F0 LL 65 FU LL FU FU LL LL FU 63 F0 F0 LL 65 FU LL FU FU LL LL FU 63 F0 F0 LL LL 65 FU FU FU LL LL FU 63 F
Installation Continued 36" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX FULL S047 S046 FULL FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL FULL FULL S047 FULL S044 or S095 S043 S045 FULL S049 FULL FULL FULL S049 FULL S049 FULL S049 FULL S049 FULL S051 S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S047 S047 S047 FULL FULL S046 S047 FULL FULL S050 S048 FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL S054 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 17 (112140-02) (112140-06) S048R S048W 12 S049R
Installation Continued 42" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S077 S046 FULL FULL S077 S077 S046 FULL S046 FULL S077 S046 FULL S077 S076 S046 FULL S076 FULL FULL S077 S076 S077 FULL FULL S077 S076 S076 S076 FULL S076 FULL S050 FULL FULL FULL S050 FULL FULL FULL S050 FULL FULL FULL S050 S082 122275-01G S045 or S081 S077 S077 S076 FULL FULL S046 S077 S076 FULL S046 S050 S077 S076 FULL FULL S046 S078 S076 FULL S046 S050 S077 S051 FULL S046 REAR REFRACTORY RED
Installation Continued 50" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S076 FULL S076 S077 FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL S052 S050 S050 FULL S050 S054 24 S076 FULL S076 S077 FULL S076 FULL FULL S077 FULL FULL S095 S077 FULL FULL S046 S077 FULL FULL S046 S077 S076 FULL S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S052 S076 FULL S046 S048 FULL S051 FULL REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 28 (112140-02) (112140-06) S048R S048W 12 S049R S049W 10 S051R S051W 2 S052R S052W 2 S049 FULL S
Installation Continued 36" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S0 02 FU LL FU LL FU LL FU LL FU LL S0 72 69 S0 S0 74 69 S0 LL 2 FU 03 03 S1 r S o FU LL 69 S0 LL FU S073 S003 90 02 S0 14 14 S0 14 14 S0 FU FU LL S0 LL S0 FU FU LL 14 LL S0 FU FU LL 04 91 S0 S0 01 S0 01 S0 S0 F1 94 S0 58 S0 58 S0 58 S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 75 71 S0 01 S0 04 S0 F120 S003 LL 14 S0 S0 14 S0 FU LL S0 FU FU LL 14 S0
Installation Continued 42" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S0 02 LL S085 FU LL LL S085 FU FU FU FU LL FU 74 S085 S0 31 75 F1 71 S0 F0 03 FU S1 02 LL LL S0 S085 FU FU 02 LL S0 LL FU FU 02 LL LL S0 FU FU 02 LL LL S0 FU FU 02 LL S0 S085 LL FU FU 02 LL S0 S085 LL FU FU 02 LL S0 S085 LL S0 02 01 S0 04 S0 01 S0 S087 LL S003 LEFT REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 19 (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W 2 S002R S002W 9 S003R S003W 2 S004R S004W
Installation Continued 50" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S0 98 S0 02 S0 07 7 7 7 7 7 7 FU 7 7 7 S0 9 7 7 02 S0 LL 02 S0 LL LL FU FU LL LL FU FU LL LL FU FU LL LL FU FU 06 LL LL FU S0 S0 62 08 S0 59 59 S0 S0 60 LL LL 60 06 FU FU S0 S0 FU LL S0 S0 LL FU FU S003 02 S0 LL FU LL S007 FU 2 S0 0 LL FU S007 LL LL FU FU LL S007 S007 FU S007 5 07 S1 S088 or F054 S0 6 LL 1 0 S1 LL FU S007 7 FU LL LL FU LL FU LL S007 FU 1 0 S1 LL FU
Installation Continued Grouting instructions Material provided: 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of cement (depending on model) 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of sand (depending on model) Material required: 1 - Piping bag 1 - Joints striker 1 - Heavy duty mixing bucket 1 - Trowel 1. Moisten brick surface with damp sponge or spray bottle just prior to application. When bricks are wet, any excess grout mixture on bricks will easily wipe off. 2. In a heavy duty mixing bucket, pour seven (4-1/2) cups of water. Add 5 lbs.
Installation Continued 5. Mount flat end of screen rod with #10 x 5/8" to center of smoke shelf (see Figure 18). 6. Install other screen rod in same manner. Screen Rod Bracket Fireplace Front Smoke Shelf Screen Rod Screws Figure 17 - Screw and Hood Placement Push On Nut Ring Screen Figure 18 - Installing Fireplace Screen Technical Service You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537.
Parts Models (V)Qm36(Sr,SI,HR,HI), VCM-36Q, (V)Qm42(Sr,SI,HR,HI), VCM-42Q, (V)Qm50(Sr,SI,HR,HI), VCM-50Q 11 10 13 12 9 14 8 17/18 16 7 15 6 13 5 24 1 19 19 22 21 4 13 3 23 14 26 15 16 2 17/18 26 16 25 20 30 www.fmiproducts.
Parts 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ** ** ** 120826-01 120826-02 120826-03 ** ** ** ** ** 110454-03 110454-02 110454-01 23490SA ** 109720-02 117891-01 20042 21171 109752-01 109752-02 20106 ** 123298-01 ** ** 109511-04 109511-05 109511-06 117566-03 117566-01 117566-02 117568-03 117568-01 117568-02 Face Assembly Firebox Bottom Assembly Firebox Bottom Hearth Brick Panel, 36" Hearth Brick Panel, 42" Hearth Brick Panel, 50" Firebox Surround Firebox Top Insulation Pan Support Ins
Parts Models (V)Qm36(Sr,SI,HR,HI), (V)Qm42(Sr,SI,HR,HI), (V)Qm50(Sr,SI,HR,HI), MK-36(SS,SH)-(R)(I), MK-42(SH,SS)-(R)(I), MK-50(SH,SS)-(R)(I) 122317-02 122319-02 122321-02 122323-02 122327-02 122327-02 122317-01 122319-01 122321-01 122323-01 122325-01 122327-01 122354-01 122354-02 122354-03 122356-01 122356-02 122356-03 PART NO.
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