5.
Assess the chimney breast onto which the fire is to be installed and ensure that
it is of sound construction and suitable for supporting the weight of the
surround. Fixings used to secure the leg brackets to the masonry of the
chimney breast shall be of expansive stainless steel or galvanised steel type
masonry fixings for dense concrete blockwork or brickwork. Where fixings are
located into light weight blockwork or friable aggregate blocks, the fixings shall
be of the resin anchor type.
6.
Fix the shelf top infill section and shelf infill into place again utilising the same procedure
as for the legs, i.e. mark positions, drill holes to suit, remove brackets and secure brackets
to wall with suitable fixings as detailed in Point 5.
7.
Fit shelf top section into place ensuring it is correctly centred, mark the position of holes for
securing brackets on wall, remove shelf and drill wall and insert fixings in accordance with
Point 5, these brackets can be recessed if required. Fit the stub hearth in position between
the legs.
8.
Ensure that the surround components as shown below are mechanically secured as
indicated, this is required in accordance with the latest revision of
BS 1251 : 2015
Open Fireplace Components.
9.
Once the fireplace is correctly installed, grout all of the joints including between the
fireplace and the wall with a water based cream mastic or tile grout. Ensure all surplus
grout is immediately removed by washing the stonework using a sponge and clean water.
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