7
Internal
Wall
Installation
Introduction
Product Overview
Figure 8 - Typical Installations
We extend a warm welcome from all of us at Masonry
Fireplace Industries, LLC. (MFI),proud manufacturers of
Mason-Lite Fireplaces. Thank you for choosing MFI.
You may have thought long and hard before you chose the
fi replace which would grace your home. Rest assured that
every component of the Fireplace has been tested to ensure
long-term durability.
Product Overview
Mason-Lite Fireplaces are designed as factory-built blocks
to be assembled on-site. These fireplaces may be installed on
either combustible or non-combustible floors. In order for the
fireplace to be installed on a combustible floor though, it is
necessary that the fireplace be supported on a platform or
sub-floor that is non-combustible.
The Four Components of the Mason-Lite Fireplace:
•
Combustible or Non-Combustible Floor
•
Non-Combustible Raised Platform
•
MASON-LITE Firebox and Smoke Dome
•
UL103-
16” class A listed chimney system required.
Important
: Follow the chimney pipe manufacturer
’s
instructions on the installation of their specific flue system.
Careful step-by-step instructions for each phase of the
installation procedure will be given for the Mason-Lite
conventional radiant heat fireplaces. Those instructions
generally fall into the following categories:
•
Spacing and clearance as it relates to combustible
materials.
•
Familiarity of installation for all components.
•
The strength of the floor on which it rests.
•
Chimney system measurements.
•
Choice of materials and craftsmanship in fireplace and
hearth finishing.
•
Island
Installation
Note that each of these topics will be covered in detail and that
the installer is expected to understand each phase completely
before going on to subsequent instructions.
Attention
: Be advised that all the illustrations in this manual
are for general reference only. Do not scale drawings. Actual
design elements will vary from case to case. Pay attention to
specified minimum clearances to combustibles.
Testing and listing for the Mason-Lite Fireplace has been un-
dertaken by PFS Inc. (Report No. 08-154) to UL 127.
Attention
: You may need a residential building permit to in-
stall a Mason-Lite Fireplace. Consult local jurisdictions before
you get started!
If asked, advise the local authorities that the Mason-Lite
Fireplace is designed for installation per the National Fire Pro-
tection Association Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents
and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances (NFPA211).
When choosing the location of your Mason-Lite Fireplace,
keep in mind you must maintain
2” (two inches) minimum
clearance from left, right and rear of Fireplace to surrounding
structure. Also, when choosing a location, consider outside air
requirements to determine if it will be on the left or right side
of the Fireplace. In the case of an island installation, outside
air accessibility may be obtained through sub-flooring. See
section on Installing Outside Air on page 17.
