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IMPORTANT:

This manual contains product usage guidelines, in-field application rules, installation steps, and operating and

maintenance instructions for the FireRock Conventional/California Conventional pre-engineered masonry fireplace kit and

LiteRock installation method. This manual should become the property of and be reviewed by all current and future users of this

product. It is the responsibility of the general contractor and the installer to ensure that the instructions set forth in this manual

are followed exactly. It is also the responsibility of the general contractor to provide adequate clearance to combustibles (see page

12) from all fireplace surfaces as specified herein.

Before installing this product, please 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 explosion may result, causing

property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

IMPORTANT: Read the entire manual before beginning construction.

Contents of this manual may change without prior notification

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer: Keep these instructions for future use.

MANUFACTURING:

3620 Avenue C
Birmingham, AL 35064

ADMINISTRATIVE:

1500 1st Ave N #75

Birmingham, AL 35203

PHONE: (205) 639-5000

FAX: (888) 886-3473

TOLL-FREE: (888) 876-1025

LISTED MASONRY FIREPLACE SYSTEM

MODEL FIREROCK CONVENTIONAL/CALIFORNIA CONVENTIONAL

30”, 36”, 42”, 48” MODULAR FIREPLACE

UL 127 COMPLIANT

CONVENTIONAL/CALIFORNIA CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION, SPECIFICATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...ng this product please 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 explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life IMPORTANT Read the entire manual before beginning construction Contents of this manual may change withou...

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Page 3: ...on Foundation Mixing and Applying Mortar Firebox Assembly Throat and Damper Assembly Smoke Chamber Assembly Chimney Assembly Firebrick Installation Brick Flange Outside Air Kit Typical Gypsum Board Application Multi Floor Stacking Diagram Metal Chimney Installation LiteRock Installation Method Operating Instructions Parts Dimensions Terms and Conditions 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 22 14 15 16 17 18...

Page 4: ...ement 3 Do not pack required 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 except when using the LiteRock Installati...

Page 5: ...2 2 32 Smoke Chamber Front Back 2 2 38 Smoke Chamber Front Back 2 2 2 44 Smoke Chamber Front Back 2 2 50 Smoke Chamber Front Back 2 Smoke Chamber Side 2 4 4 6 Chimney Base Large 1 1 Chimney Base Small 1 1 Angle Steel 1 1 1 1 TOTAL 23 27 27 31 REQUIRED MATERIALS EQUIPMENT Concrete for pad foundation Clean water Trowel 5 gallon bucket Level Plastic shims FireRock Adhesive Mortar Damper for interior ...

Page 6: ...irectly on or abut a combustible surface except when using the approved LiteRock installation method see pages 28 30 Installing this fireplace directly on a combustible surface may result in a fire or explosion causing property damage personal injury or loss of life This product is designed to work with the FireRock Solid Block masonry flue system or any appropriately sized UL 103 compliant metal ...

Page 7: ... manufacturer be liable for damages of any kind or nature whether foreseeable or not arising out of or relating to any modifications of the fireplace by the installer This fireplace has not been tested for use with doors To reduce the risk of fire or injury do not install doors Using this fireplace with doors installed may result in a fire or explosion causing property damage personal injury or lo...

Page 8: ...void placing a fireplace in an area near tall trees or buildings that can reduce air flow pressure and or produce down drafts FireRock Products LLC does not warrant drafting and is not responsible for it Refer to page 24 for more information on using an outside air kit with a FireRock pre engineered masonry fireplace kit B TERMINATIONS The termination of the chimney above the roof must extend at l...

Page 9: ...irst FireRock installation it would only take a few extra minutes to dry stack erect without mortar your firebox to gain a better understanding of how the components go together Then disassemble and erect using FireRock Adhesive Mortar 2 Use a 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 eleva...

Page 10: ...S NATURAL GAS PROPANE OR COAL FUEL ONLY DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH GLASS DOORS TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY DO NOT INSTALL GLASS DOORS WHEN BURNING GAS IN THE FIREPLACE ADJUST DAMPER TO FULLY OPEN POSITION ONLY VENTED GAS LOG SETS WHICH ARE LISTED ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS FIREPLACE DO NOT OP...

Page 11: ...5 33 75 33 75 G WIDTH AT CHIMNEY BASE 26 26 32 32 H FIREBOX DEPTH 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 J WIDTH AT REAR 22 28 34 40 before firebrick lining A J E F G C D H FIGURE 1 1 3 8 3 2 1 2 2 4 2 10 1 2 2 3 1 2 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 9 0 3 TYP 1 10 2 2 FIGURE 1 2 36 CONVENTIONAL 4 2 3 8 1 2 2 10 0 3 2 10 1 2 2 3 1 2 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 9 0 3 TYP 1 10 2 8 FIGURE 1 3 42 CONVENTIONAL 4 8 4 2 1 2 3 4 0 3 2 10 1 2 3 0 3 4 0 4...

Page 12: ...rty damage personal injury or loss of life NOTE Combustibles are defined as normal construction materials and are considered to be wood framing materials particle 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 chimney This pad or slab should provide for ...

Page 13: ...alled Rough framing dimension A includes the 3 3 4 thick base plate Dimension A should be reduced by 3 3 4 if the base plate is eliminated to create a flush hearth A raised hearth requires additional rough opening height for dimension A equal to the height of the raised hearth detail FIREBOX SIZE 30 36 42 48 A 47 5 47 5 47 5 47 5 B 30 30 30 30 C 41 47 53 59 FIGURE 3 Failure to maintain stated mini...

Page 14: ...ad FireRock fireplaces can be installed directly on a combustible floor or a limited load bearing floor using our LiteRock system See pages 28 30 for installation method UL 103 listed metal pipe is required for this installation Use of the FireRock base plate is required for this installation FIREPLACE INSTALLATION STEP 1 FOUNDATION DEPTH WIDTH 30 50 46 36 50 52 42 50 58 48 50 64 CONCRETE PAD WITH...

Page 15: ...y 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 period APPLYING THE MORTAR It is appropriate to use a trowel or grout bag to apply the mortar to firebox and smoke chamber joints These joints should be COMPLETELY COVERED BY 1 2 1 OF MORTAR Figure 5 ...

Page 16: ...late 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 would be to ensure proper placement of your firebox With a flush hearth the firebrick floor of the firebox will be applied directly to the concrete slab or pad This makes the finished firebrick floor approximatel...

Page 17: ...l model has an angled back wall The first 2 courses of the firebox use identical straight back blocks followed by angled back wall pieces for course 3 Figure 6 6 and course 4 Figure 6 7 The back wall pieces can only be positioned one way The California Conventional model has a straight back wall made of identical back wall pieces for all 4 courses Butter all joints inside and out see page 15 LEVEL...

Page 18: ...alled beneath the radius throat front across the top of the firebox opening angle up for maximum firebox opening or angle down for additional smoke lip Figure 7 2 SETTING THE DAMPER Upon setting the 4 throat components a recess Figure 7 2 is formed for the purpose of locating the damper Place the damper in the recess and over the smoke chamber opening The damper s operating plate should face towar...

Page 19: ...pace for a framing header to maintain the required 1 clearance 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 of the smoke chamber is the chimney base Completely cover the tops of all 4 smoke chamber components with 1 2 1 of mortar before placing this final component a...

Page 20: ...SPECIFICATIONS Overall width 22 x 22 Overall height 6 Weight 75 lbs UL 127 compliant 0 clearance unless offset then 1 clearance above offset To increase the solid block chimney s strength even more insert rebar and mortar into the hurricane holes see Figure 9 1 NOTE Solid Block Chimney is required if your plans call for a Brick Flange see page 23 Refer to local building codes for minimum and maxim...

Page 21: ...bustibles must be adhered to for all offset blocks and all blocks above the offset A firestop is required wherever a chimney passes between one zone of a building to another e g when passing through a ceiling into an attic area or between two floors In each instance there must be a sealed area around the chimney formed from a noncombustible material to avoid creating a chaseway allowing a fire to ...

Page 22: ...e floor and work your way back leaving approx gap off the back and side walls Figure 10 1 this space allows for heat expansion and is to be left empty of mortar For the floor only FireRock recommends a brick to brick joint NOTICE Failure to leave an expansion gap can result in firebrick cracking 5 Apply firebrick to the back wall Cover the expansion gap on the floor with the overlap of brick leavi...

Page 23: ...e material Our brick flange is designed to carry the weight of a brick or stone veneer only where you see it If applying a brick or stone veneer to the chimney block above the roofline a brick flange must be used This brick flange is installed in the chimney stack approximately 12 below the low side of the roof penetration Figure 11 1 The brick flange is cast with a male and female nesting mechani...

Page 24: ...tside air kit within the FireRock fireplace Install in the side wall of the fireplace as far forward as possible in the third course of firebrick Cuts can be made prior to installation of side blocks FireRock recommends a licensed HVAC installer run the intake pipe The outside air kit must terminate near a fresh air source Do not terminate in a closed space e g an attic crawl space or basement or ...

Page 25: ...t front This ledge allows space for a framing header to maintain the required 1 clearance and at the same time align flush with the room face of the firebox Failure to maintain stated minimum clearance to combustibles on page 12 may result in a fire or explosion causing property damage personal injury or loss of life FIGURE 13 ...

Page 26: ...t chimney stack the chimney should be stacked in a level position using the chim ney nesting features the inside face of the chimney should be buttered to ensure a no leak seal note plans shown are to be used for general construction guidelines number of oﬀset blocks 18 used chimney blocks 22 used and placement of units are subject to change based on distance between the two units 11 0 this drawin...

Page 27: ... attic or in between floors Failing to include firestops between floors may result in a fire or explosion causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Refer to the metal flue manufacturer for framing dimensions and assembly instructions FireRock does not manufacture these components and therefore defers to the manufacturer s instructions All local building codes must be adhered to Refer...

Page 28: ...imney and a 3 riser kit purchased from your FireRock dealer This specialty material has been tested to minimize heat output through the base plate and cannot be substituted with other material Substituting the riser kit with another material may result in a fire or explosion causing property damage personal injury or loss of life The LiteRock installation method is approved for FireRock Convention...

Page 29: ...e the board so that the safety strip protrudes a minimum of 3 from the front of the riser kit STEP 4 FIGURE 16 4 Place the second board on top of the first board Do not mortar the boards together STEP 5 FIGURE 16 5 Place the base plate on top of the two boards 3 riser Once the riser has been assembled and installed installation of the firebox and smoke chamber follow the same instructions as shown...

Page 30: ... finished sides of the opening IMPORTANT When installing the LiteRock Riser as a flush hearth application the noncombustible hearth extension must be supported by noncombustible materials Figure 16 6 All materials that abut the fireplace or riser material must be noncombustible The FireRock base plate is mandatory for the LiteRock Installation Method Failure to use a base plate with this installat...

Page 31: ...n cause smoke and hazardous gases to fill the house 5 Young children should be carefully supervised when there is a fire burning in the fireplace When the fireplace is in use components can become extremely hot and may cause burns or other personal injuries if touched 6 Keep clothing furniture fabrics gasoline liquids with flammable vapors and all other combustible materials at a safe distance fro...

Page 32: ... 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 2 logs at a time If processed solid fuel logs are used do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning Use only fire logs that have been evaluated for application in a fireplace and refer to fir...

Page 33: ...he 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 until all cinders have thoroughly cooled INSPECTION AND CLEANING Thoroughly inspect the fireplace and chimney system prior to use each season Check for any obstructions such as debris nests leaves etc...

Page 34: ...RTS 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 48 56 50 39 1 2 ISOMETRIC PLAN SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION FIREBOX SIDE ...

Page 35: ...FIREBOX BACK WALL COURSE 3 FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 29 7 8 36 35 7 8 42 41 7 8 48 47 7 8 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED ISOMETRIC PLAN SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION FIREBOX BACK WALL COURSES 1 2 FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 29 7 8 36 35 7 8 42 41 7 8 48 47 7 8 ...

Page 36: ...ON SIDE ELEVATION PLAN FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 29 7 8 36 35 7 8 42 41 7 8 48 47 7 8 ISOMETRIC FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN RADIUS THROAT FRONT FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A DIM B 30 38 23 3 4 36 44 29 3 4 42 50 35 3 4 48 56 41 3 4 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED ...

Page 37: ...37 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED ISOMETRIC FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN SQUARE THROAT BACK FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 38 36 44 42 50 48 56 ISOMETRIC BACK ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN THROAT SIDE LEFT ...

Page 38: ...SOMETRIC BACK ELEVATION THROAT SIDE RIGHT PLAN FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION ISOMETRIC SMOKE CHAMBER FRONT BACK FIREPLACE SIZE ROWS OF BLOCKS NEEDED DIM A 30 1 32 36 2 38 32 42 2 44 38 48 3 50 44 38 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED ...

Page 39: ...39 ISOMETRIC FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN UNIVERSAL SMOKE CHAMBER SIDE ISOMETRIC PLAN SIDE ELEVATION CHIMNEY BASE FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30 26 36 26 42 32 48 32 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED ...

Page 40: ...40 FIREPLACE PARTS CONTINUED CHIMNEY BLOCK SIDE ELEVATION PLAN ISOMETRIC ...

Page 41: ...ansit 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 delivery on which receipt the loss or damage has been noted In the absence of directions the Goods will be shipped by the method and via the carrier selected by FireRock Delivery by truck will be ma...

Page 42: ...ay 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 unrest domestic or international acts of terrorism riots accidents transportation delays acts or failures to act of any government or of Buyer or any other cause whatsoever provided that such cause is...

Page 43: ...LSO 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 CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR THE LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUS...

Page 44: ...o 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 expressly set forth in writing and signed by an authorized representative of FireRock Waiver by FireRock of any breach shall be limited to the specific breach so waived and shall not be construed as a wai...

Page 45: ...s 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 property of FireRock This express limited warranty does not cover hardware footing vents ducting or accessories TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU O...

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