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Figure 30 - Bi-Fold Glass Doors

Doors Fully Closed

Fireplace Front

Doors

Fully Opened

Fireplace Front

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

Figure 31 - Operating Damper Handle

Damper 

Weight

To Close 

Damper

To Open 

Damper

Damper 

Weight

OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER 

HANDLE OPERATION

The damper handle, which opens and closes 

the damper blade, is located in the upper front 

face of the fireplace. Pushing the handle for

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ward and up through the keyway slot will free 

damper blade to automatically open. Pushing 

the handle forward and down will lock damper 

blade closed (see Figure 31).

GLASS DOORS

Glass  doors  are  optional  with  the  fireplace. 

When fireplace is in operation, doors must be 

fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire 

hazard may be created (see Figure 30).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates 

much differently than a fireplace with an open 

front. A fireplace with glass doors has a limited 

amount of air for combustion.

Excessive heat within the fireplace can result if 

too large a fire is 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 damper and glass doors 

must be fully opened before starting fire. This will 

provide sufficient combustion air and maintain 

safe temperatures in firebox.

IMPORTANT:

 The glass must be allowed to 

warm slowly and evenly. The tempered glass will 

withstand a gradual temperature rise to 550° F, 

which is more than a normal fire will generate. 

Such materials as pitch/wax laden logs, very dry 

mill end lumber and large amounts of paper or 

cardboard boxes can create an excessively hot 

fire and should not be burned in this fireplace. 

Always keep the fire well back from the doors 

and never allow flames to contact the glass.

 WARNING: Fireplaces 

equipped with glass doors 

should  be  operated  only  with 

doors fully opened or doors fully 

closed. Doors, if left partly open, 

may draw gas and flame out of 

the  fireplace  opening  creating 

risks of both fire and smoke.

Cleaning Glass

Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner 

or soap and water. Do not use any abrasive 

material to clean glass. Do not clean glass with 

any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire 

and smoke.

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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