Installing the Gas Fireplace
firebrick or the firebrick mortar performs. It is not unusual in
Insert leg here
Firebrick
One-way
screw
Fig. 15-1
Bracket
Grate
leg
Width of side
grate legs
(center)
the course of the life of the firebrick, or the firebrick mortar, for
heat stress cracks to appear. MFI cannot be responsible for
this and other wear and tear to the firebrick and mortar.
Modular Firebrick Lining
If using our Mason-Lite
™ Firebrick Liners, simply use an
extra bucket of the mortar we supply. Install Hearth Liner
first, then continue with sides. Consider if brackets for grates
will be required also if pre-drilling is required for gas lines,
electrical or if the outside combustion air kit is to be installed. If
the optional Arch is used, the top corners of the firebrick side
liners will need to be notched (see Fig. 18-1).
The following Firebrick Liners are available from MFI:
Fig. 15-3 Herringbone brick pattern
the proper instructions from the fireplace liner manufacturer
and also understand the type of adhesive or cement he is to
use.
Make sure the fireplace is installed with the finished firebrick
floor of the fireplace so that it is at least 11
” (eleven inches)
above the combustible floor system.
Disclaimer: Masonry Fireplace Industries wishes to express
that as the manufacturer of Mason-Lite Fireplaces, they
cannot take any liability or responsibility for they way the
Fig. 15-2 Sectioned side view
If Optional arches
are used, corner
notching will be
required on all
four places.
MFPST43SHBL- Herringbone
Fig. 15-4 Running bond brick pattern
MFPST43FRBL- Running Bond
Fireplace Finishes & Combustible Trim Clearances
Hearth Material & Dimensions - Codes are strict regarding
the use of proper materials for hearth extensions and the
proper dimensional characteristics.
All hearth extensions must be made of code-rated,
noncombustible materials such as tile, brick, concrete or
stone. MASON-LITE Fireplaces usually have an opening of
approximately 8 sq. ft. (eight square feet) that translates to a
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