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Earthcore Industries
08/2017
BVETTO B-Vent Gas Fireplace
General Assembly Instructions
When beginning the assembly process, mix the
Earthcore Adhesive with clean water to a smooth,
workable texture (without lumps or dry pockets) of a
“toothpaste” consistency. This mixture is suitable for
application onto Isokern components by using a masonry
grout bag supplied with the unit.
Attention should be paid that the Adhesive mixture is
not too thin or runny, as this will not allow the Adhesive to
reach its maximum bonding strength.
Mark out the position of the base plate on the
supporting floor system. Apply a thin layer of Earthcore
Adhesive to the area and set base plate in the Adhesive.
(Figure 6)
Earthcore Adhesive is then squeezed from a grout bag
onto the contact surfaces of the Isokern components as
they are fitted together.
NOTE:
It is important that a 1/2” bead of Adhesive is piped
onto all the components’ contact surfaces, about 1/2” in
from all edges.
(Figure 7)
When setting the next component onto the Adhered
contact surface of the base plate, some Adhesive should
squeeze out along the face of the entire joint as a sign of
complete and proper sealing of the joint.
On broader contact surfaces it is advisable to apply
several additional 1/2” beads of the Earthcore Adhesive to
the area to assure proper sealing of the joint.
Properly Adhered firebox and smoke dome assembly
requires approximately 100 pounds (dry measure) of
Earthcore Adhesive.
Leveling and Aligning Components:
Be sure to assemble all Isokern components level
and flush with adjoining components.
Earthcore Adhesive is not intended to create a
Adhesive joint of any thickness for leveling purposes.
Therefore, leveling and alignment adjustments are
made by the use of small plastic shims supplied with
the unit.
(Figure 8)
The shims can be inserted under a component to
level and align it with adjacent Isokern components. Be
sure to re-grout any and all gaps resulting from shim
insertion to maintain components to full bearing.
Broken Components:
Components can be repaired by using Earthcore
Adhesive along the break line as the component is set
into place. Components broken into multiple small pieces
should be discarded and replaced.
IMPORTANT:
1.
Do not mix Earthcore Adhesive with anti-freeze agents.
2.
The maximum recommended Adhesive joint thickness
at Isokern components is 1/4”.
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FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
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