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  CAUTION:  All  gas  piping 

and connections must be tested 

for  leaks  after  the  installation 

is completed. After ensuring 

that the gas valve is on, apply 

soap and water solution to all 

connections and joints. Bubbles 

forming  show  a  leak.  Correct 

all leaks at once. DO NOT USE 

AN  OPEN  FLAME  FOR  LEAK 

TESTING AND DO NOT OPER-

ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK 

IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING 

SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI

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FIED SERVICE PERSON.

 WARNING: Do not operate an 

unvented gas log set in this fire

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place with the chimney removed.

A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed 

for the purpose of installing a vented or vent-

free decorative gas appliance incorporating an 

automatic shutoff device and complying with 

the S

tandard for Decorative Gas Appliances for 

Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60

 

or 

American Gas Association draft requirements 

for Gas Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning 

Fireplaces, Draft NO. 4

 dated August, 1993.

OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION 

Continued

If  you  install  a  decorative  gas  appliance 

(vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance 

must comply with the 

Standard for Decorative 

Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel 

Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 

and shall also be installed in accordance with 

the 

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI  7223NFPA 

54 latest edition

.

If you wish to install an unvented (vent-free) 

gas log set, only unvented gas log sets which 

have been found to comply with the standard 

for unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are 

to be installed in this fireplace.

  WARNING:  If  the  fireplace 

has been used for wood burning, 

the firebox and chimney must be 

cleaned  of  soot,  creosote  and 

ashes  be  a  qualified  chimney 

cleaner. Creosote will ignite if 

heavily heated.

 WARNING: When using a 

decorative  vented  gas  log,  the 

damper  must  be  removed  or 

permanently locked in the fully 

open position and the glass doors 

must be in the fully open position.

PUREFIRE HOOD INSTALLATION

1.  The PureFire hood supplied with this fire

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place is packaged in a separate box and 

placed in the firebox during shipping.

2.  Remove hood from box. Locate brackets  

(quantity 2) and screws (quantity 4) for 

hood installation in the hardware bag.

3.  Using screws provided, secure the bracket 

to the inner dome of the fireplace as shown 

in Figure 25. The left and right bracket are 

different. The edge that is straight will be 

closer to the fireplace opening. 

4.  Lift hood up into the fireplace and place it 

on the retaining brackets (Figure 25). The 

rear of the hood will touching the rear of 

the fireplace. 

Figure 25 - Installing PureFire Hood

Summary of Contents for GCAT42/50A

Page 1: ...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 firepla...

Page 2: ...llation of the fireplace read these instructions through completely ThisFMIPRODUCTS LLCfireplaceandits componentsaresafewheninstalledaccord ing to this installation manual Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS...

Page 3: ...COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE MINIMUM 18 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL HEARTH EXTENSION 66 X 20 2 CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 42 23 1 2 25 1 8 22 3 4 30 1 2 29 4 3 8 15 3 4 5 8 17 5...

Page 4: ...O COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE 0 TO BOTTOM OUTSIDE AIR 11 2 AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS 12 EACH SIDE MINIMUM 18 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL...

Page 5: ...Consider a location where fireplace will not be affected by drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier 4 An...

Page 6: ...arth extension from shifting and seal gap between fireplace frame and hearth extension with a noncombustible material see Figure 5 WARNING Hearthextension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 4...

Page 7: ...ons Figure 7 Outside Air Kit Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws or Straps Min of 1 4 x 20 in size Air Inlet Location Must Allow For Bushes or Snow Vent Hood Required for Wall Installation Air In...

Page 8: ...pipe sections are locked to gether When installing double wall snap lock chimney together it is important to assure the joint between the chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward af...

Page 9: ...igure 13 Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling Existing Ceiling Frame Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 2 cl...

Page 10: ...12F 10DM Determine the flashing to be used with the roof opening chart Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing ba...

Page 11: ...2 Min 10 3 Min 2 Min 3 Min Level of Flue Gas Outlet Figure 19 18 Foot Rule Terminations Spark Arrestor The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations In any ca...

Page 12: ...ey should be positioned a distance apart as shown in Figure 20 4 Install rear refractory panel This panel has a top and bottom To determine which is which match up the pattern on the rear panel with t...

Page 13: ...la tion from gas line conduit sleeve Save insulation for reuse Replace screws 3 Run a 1 2 black iron gas line into fireplace through the rear at gas line conduit sleeve if usingaraisedplatform addheig...

Page 14: ...g Fireplaces ANS Z21 60 or Z21 84 and shall also be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition If you wish to install an unvented vent free gas log set onl...

Page 15: ...si tion making sure top pins slide into door track Door is installed when top door pin snaps into spring clip 2 Repeat step 1 for remaining door If you find doors do not close properly or do not appea...

Page 16: ...built or if combustion air gate is not completely open The following tips should be followed to assure that both the fireplace and glass door retain their beauty and function properly Both the flue d...

Page 17: ...d with petroleum products leaves paper products cardboard or salt driftwood Refer to your FMI PRODUCTS LLC Home owner s Guide included with your fireplace for proper fire building technique and ash re...

Page 18: ...els that have not met this emissions level Exposure to smoke has been associated with respiratory illness and other health problems Models that have lower smoke emissions may reduce your risk PHASE 2...

Page 19: ...LACEMENT PARTS If this product is missing a part or has a broken component please do not return it to the store Call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 to answer questions and replace parts under warr...

Page 20: ...www fmiproducts com 125655 01B 20 PARTS MODELS V GCAT42 50 H A SERIES AND V JCAT42 50 H S SERIES 1 21 20 5 6 7 10 9 11 12 13 16 17 15 14 8 24 23 3 25 18 2 22 19 4 26 27 28 29 30...

Page 21: ...sh Box Assembly 1 20 Inner Dome Assembly 1 21 Smoke Shield 1 22 Damper Control Bracket 1 23 109457 02 Screen 42 2 109457 01 Screen 50 2 117556 02 Screen 42 Stainless 2 117556 01 Screen 50 Stainless 2...

Page 22: ...www fmiproducts com 125655 01B 22 PARTS MODELS V GCAT50 H A SERIES AND V JCAT50 H S A SERIES Picture may vary from actual 1 2 5 3 4 6 6...

Page 23: ...1 Left Stacked 42 Natural White 1 125836 02 Left Herringbone 42 Red 1 125836 01 Left Herringbone 42 Natural White 1 125839 02 Left Stacked 50 Red 1 125839 01 Left Stacked 50 Natural White 1 125842 02...

Page 24: ...BDG42B 42 Brushed Brass BD50 50 Black BD50P 50 Platinum BD50B 50 Brushed Brass DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12 12DM 18 12DM 24 12DM 36 12DM 48 12DM 12 12HT 18 12HT 24 12HT 36 12HT and 48 12HT 30 OFFSET AND RETUR...

Page 25: ...6 12 Pitch V12F 10DM 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch ACCESSORIES Continued SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION STL 12D AND STL 12DMP BLACK ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT 12D AND RLT 12HT STORM COLLAR SC2 1 FIRESTOP SPACER...

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