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The FireRock Outdoor fireplace is a modular system designed to be assembled in field using FireRock Adhesive Mortar. Each 

component is designed for a specific part of the firebox, smoke chamber, and flue design, and therefore only one means of 

assembly is possible. A minimum 1 ¼” thick firebrick lining is required (compliant with ASTM 1261).

The Outdoor Fireplace is designed to be a standalone unit, meaning it does not sit directly against a house or other combustible 

framing, or penetrate a roofline.

Any application other than the “intended use” stated herein is in violation of the manufacturer’s instructions and is hereby 

prohibited. Such violation may cause immediate hazard, property damage, or loss of life, and will void all liabilities to the 

manufacturer and will void all warranties, explicit or implied.  

Read the installation and operating instructions carefully and in full to be sure you understand them prior to installation. If the 

information in this manual (including installation instructions) is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing 

property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

1.  Check local building codes pertaining to fireplaces and fireplace installation. All installations must comply with local, 

regional, state and national building codes and regulations.

2.  Maintain the stated minimum clearance to combustibles (see page 12) and do not violate any specific installation 

requirement.

3.  Do not pack air spaces with insulation or other materials.
4.  Foundations and footings must meet local building code and be approved by the local building authority. For any 

foundation design and load requirements, check with a structural engineer.

5.  This fireplace is not designed to sit directly on or abut a combustible surface or floor system.
6.  This fireplace is not designed to be built into a wood framed structure or penetrate a roofline of any type.
7.  Do not use a fireplace insert or other product not specified for use with a fireplace with the reflective properties of this 

product.

8.  This fireplace has not been tested for use with doors. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, do not install doors.
9.  Do not burn construction debris of any kind in this fireplace.
10.  Do not burn small branches or twigs that exceed the volume of a normal fire (see page 24-25). Overfiring can permanently 

damage the system.

11.  Only vented gas logs that are listed by ANSI Z21.60 and are approved for outdoor use can be used in this fireplace.
12.  This fireplace has not been tested with an unvented gas log set. Do not install an unvented gas log set in this fireplace.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

NOTE: 

This is important safety information for the installation of this fireplace. 

For safety information regarding the operation of this fireplace, see pages 23-25.

Summary of Contents for ARCHED FRONT

Page 1: ...e consult with local building and zoning authorities regarding the need for proper permitting If the information in this manual including installation instructions is not followed exactly a fire or ex...

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Page 3: ...earance to Combustibles Fireplace Installation Foundation Mixing and Applying Mortar Firebox Assembly Arched Lintel Installation Throat and Damper Assembly Smoke Chamber Assembly Chimney Assembly Fire...

Page 4: ...regulations 2 Maintain the stated minimum clearance to combustibles see page 12 and do not violate any specific installation requirement 3 Do not pack air spaces with insulation or other materials 4 F...

Page 5: ...e that building this fireplace is at minimum a two man job REQUIRED MATERIALS EQUIPMENT Concrete for pad foundation Clean water Trowel 5 gallon bucket Level Plastic shims FireRock Adhesive Mortar Fire...

Page 6: ...of the fireplace and chimney This pad or slab should provide for the noncombustible hearth extension substrate needed to support the code required noncombustible hearth extension finish materials Thi...

Page 7: ...to the firebox are allowed with prior written approval and instruction from FireRock The installer indemnifies will defend and hold harmless the manufacturer from all claims and losses and under no c...

Page 8: ...NENTS Components that become broken due to poor handling or shipping should be mortared back together providing the breaks or cracks are clean and original alignment and dimension can be maintained Co...

Page 9: ...level to ensure all components are level by course and plumb as you erect your fireplace and chimney 3 Ensure your base plate is level and at a proper elevation so the finished hearth height including...

Page 10: ...RY INTERTEK COM FOR DETAILED INFORMATION THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH GLASS DOORS TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY DO NOT INSTALL WITH GLASS DOORS USE SOLID WOOD PROCESSED SOLID FUEL FIRE L...

Page 11: ...22 5 22 5 K WIDTH AT REAR 22 28 34 L OVERALL MINIMUM HEIGHT 75 75 84 375 105 5 OVERALL MAXIMUM HEIGHT 16 0 1 4 16 8 7 8 17 9 before firebrick lining assumes unit is straight front A K F G H C D J L E...

Page 12: ...cle board mill board plywood sub flooring plywood paneling wood flooring and drywall The fireplace must sit on a concrete pad or slab that is designed to bear the total weight of the fireplace and chi...

Page 13: ...firebox and flue system NOTE Use of the FireRock base plate is optional for either of the above foundation types concrete slab or concrete pad FIREPLACE INSTALLATION STEP 1 FOUNDATION DEPTH WIDTH 30 5...

Page 14: ...to ensure maximum strength Use only clean water when mixing FireRock Adhesive Mortar Do not use spirits or anti freeze agents Do not apply if temperatures are below 40 F or will be within a 24 hour p...

Page 15: ...e base plate from the assembly instructions and build the side walls directly on the concrete pad or slab In the event you opt not to use the base plate carefully chalk lines where the base plate woul...

Page 16: ...on is correct Figure 5 6 If building a Straight Front unit build all courses 3 for 30 and 4 for 36 and 42 in this manner making sure each course is level and flush with adjoining components Butter all...

Page 17: ...lock in place just as you have the other components ensuring a level application with an air tight seal Next apply mortar to the front edge of the side blocks and place the Arched Lintel piece in the...

Page 18: ...the square throat front and square throat back These pieces are identical and can be used interchangeably Remember to completely cover each component with mortar 1 2 1 thick where it will lie or butt...

Page 19: ...square throat front Be sure to check for and maintain plumb and level installation of these components Butter all joints to give a smooth appearance and ensure a leak free joint The final component o...

Page 20: ...ar resulting in a 1 16 1 8 joint Butter all joints to give a smooth appearance and ensure a leak free joint The inside face of the chimney should also be buttered to ensure a no leak seal as well as t...

Page 21: ...the floor and work your way back leaving approx gap off the back and side walls Figure 9 1 this space allows for heat expansion and is to be left empty of mortar For the floor only FireRock recommends...

Page 22: ...be utilized as required by the manufacturer Refer to the metal flue manufacturer for assembly instructions FireRock does not manufacture these components and therefore defers to the manufacturer s in...

Page 23: ...e is in use components can become extremely hot and may cause burns or other personal injuries if touched 5 Keep clothing furniture fabrics gasoline liquids with flammable vapors and all other combust...

Page 24: ...below the lintel The maximum recommended fire load is 12 16 pounds of dry firewood at one time about 3 5 cured hardwood logs of approximately 3 6 in diameter Refuel as fire burns down by adding only 1...

Page 25: ...e ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container u...

Page 26: ...LACE PARTS SIDE ELEVATION PLAN ISOMETRIC FRONT ELEVATION BASE PLATE FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A DIM B DIM C 30 38 32 21 1 2 36 44 38 27 1 2 42 50 44 33 1 2 ISOMETRIC PLAN SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION FIREB...

Page 27: ...PLAN SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION FIREBOX BACK WALL FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 29 7 8 36 35 7 8 42 41 7 8 FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN ISOMETRIC ARCHED LINTEL ARCHED FRONT ONLY FIREPLACE SIZE D...

Page 28: ...28 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED ISOMETRIC FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN SQUARE THROAT FRONT BACK FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 38 36 44 42 50 FRONT ELEVATION ISOMETRIC PLAN SIDE ELEVATION THROAT SIDE...

Page 29: ...TION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN UNIVERSAL SMOKE CHAMBER SIDE FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED PLAN FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION ISOMETRIC SMOKE CHAMBER FRONT BACK FIREPLACE SIZE ROWS OF BLOCKS NEEDED DIM A 30 1 3...

Page 30: ...30 ISOMETRIC PLAN SIDE ELEVATION CHIMNEY BASE FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 26 36 26 42 32 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED CHIMNEY BLOCK SIDE ELEVATION PLAN ISOMETRIC...

Page 31: ...nsit provided that such claim is received by FireRock within two 2 days of delivery of the Goods to Buyer Any such claims must be accompanied by a delivery receipt signed by carrier s agent at time of...

Page 32: ...y in delivery or prevention of performance caused by fires floods storms acts of God strikes labor disputes labor shortages lack of or inability to obtain materials fuels supplies or equipment civil u...

Page 33: ...SO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF ITS SUPPLIERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS MEMBERS OFFICERS DIRECTORS EMPLOYEES AGENTS AND ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ANY LIABILITY WHETHER BASED IN CO...

Page 34: ...the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such Dispute 17 WAIVER No waiver of any provision right or remedy contained in this Agreement is binding on or effective against FireRock unless expre...

Page 35: ...any replaced Fireplace or part for a period of ninety 90 days from shipment or through the end of the original warranty whichever is longer All Fireplaces or parts that are replaced become the proper...

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