Mason-Lite MGFPST-43 Instructions Manual Download

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Quality Check

Orifice  #  (Main):__________
Orifice  #  (Other):__________
Leak Test:

___________

Burn Test:

___________

Gas Type: NAT. / PROPANE

Date:___________

Model #:

___________

Serial #:

___________

Air Shutter: ___________
Inspector: ___________

REV 1 - 0907231405

L-A2-27509

Summary of Contents for MGFPST-43

Page 1: ...is fireplace must be connected to a working flue meeting the requirements of the ANSI Z21 50 standard Solid fuels shall not be burned in this fireplace This appliance must be vented vertically through the roof This appliance is not for installation in manufactured or mobile homes The installation including provisions for combustion ventilation air and required minimum permanent vent opening must c...

Page 2: ... 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 Tested Listed By MFI 315 WEST 3RD ST SANTA ANA CA 92701 Industries LLC DATE OF MFG SERIAL No Report No TBD MODEL No MGFPST 43 GAS TYPE NG LP WARNING THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE ONLY WITH APPROVED GLASS DOORS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY CONSULT OWNER S MANUAL THIS FIREPLACE IS DES...

Page 3: ...ting plate MFPST43 MFP16 11 4 3 Rebar Ø 3 8 x 36 MFP49 11 10 2 Dome front rear upper MFSTP 43 10 12 9 1 Dome top for 16 class A chimney MFPST 43 9 8 8 2 Dome side upper MFPST 43 8 7 2 Dome side lower MFP 43 7 6 6 2 Lintel MFP 43 6 15 3A 1 Side wall w 4 knockout MFP 43 3A 3 7 Side wall MFP 43 3 3 11 1 3A Refractory Firebox Liners Herringbone Pattern shown Also available in Running Bond MFP43STSHBL ...

Page 4: ...required up to header or top plate 1 2 MIN 0 MIN 57 I D FRAMING Fig 4 2 Framing dimensions 2 MIN 0 MIN 28 O D ZERO CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES BOTH SIDES AND BACK OF FIREPLACE WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury REV 1 0907231405 4 L A2 27509 ...

Page 5: ...it 4 1 Damper clamp 5 1 Lava Rock qty of 4 6 1 Front bottom log 30 7 1 Front bottom log 30 8 1 Top log 18 9 1 Top log 18 10 1 Top log 20 11 1 Top log 17 6 7 1 8 11 2 4 5 Photos not to scale Contact Mason lite for replacement parts and accessories as listed in these parts lists 9 10 3 REV 1 0907231405 5 L A2 27509 ...

Page 6: ...g code approvals and may cause property damage personal injury or loss of life The burner included with this gas fireplace is non convertible and only meant to be used with the gas listed on the rating plate Burner p n BTU x 1000 size top front Included in Nat LP MGFPST 43 P 90 23 45 44 55 MGFPST 43 Nominal BTU based on gas inlet pressure Nominal gas inlet pressure for natural gas is 5 W C Require...

Page 7: ...ding sizing and suitability for the installation into this Enclosure prior to installation Statement of Intended Use The Mason Lite Masonry Fireplace is a modular refractory masonry unit designed for field assembly The firebox is constructed using pre cast interlocking refractory blocks The blocks are then secured to each other using Mortar The system includes all parts necessary for the assembly ...

Page 8: ...allations Internal Wall Installation Island Installation Clearance to Combustibles The distance to be maintained from the surfaces of the fireplace to combustibles must be observed Below is a list of the most common combustible materials to name a few Drywall Wood flooring Plywood sub flooring Wood Framing Particle board Mill board Plywood paneling Maintain the following clearances Unit front side...

Page 9: ...n of the fireplace You must follow your chimney manufacturer s instructions Fireplace Heights When installed the maximum overall height of the Chimney System is 40 feet The minimum installed height of the completed Chimney System is 14 feet with a straight flue stack 17 feet if the chimney includes one or two offset sections Supporting Floor Systems It is the ultimate responsibility of the install...

Page 10: ...y the floor framing Additional floor joists or I joists may be required as determined by the licensed design professional The weights are noted in Table I for each MASON LITE unit model It is the task and responsibility of the general contractor installer to see that the proper reinforcement for weight loads are made by a licensed design professional prior to the fireplace installation As stated a...

Page 11: ...Four or more fasteners to attach metal base to floor joists 4 Mason Lite Mortar at least one 50 lb bucket two for MFP63 Tools needed for both above installations 1 One 4 level 2 Roto hammer with drill bit needed for concrete slab install only 3 Drill motor with mixer blade to mix Mason Lite Mortar 4 Two empty 5 gallon buckets to mix Mason Lite Mortar 5 One wheelbarrow and shovel to mix concrete 6 ...

Page 12: ...rebox side walls moving up keeping components moist mixing mortar as you need it and threading the mortar appropriately as you stack each section one onto the next Constantly check for squareness and levelness while building each course of block As you complete each section make certain that you adhere the mortar at each and every joint Fig 12 2 Setting Firebox sides Fig 12 3 Keep damp at all time...

Page 13: ...ssembly 17 As you are connecting each MASON LITE component be certain you are following the instructions given previously for using MASON LITE mortar Stop to look at the smoke dome side front and rear walls to see that they are aligning correctly and that the surfaces be smooth and uniform Make sure connections are covered with an adequate amount of mortar Remember that you have the option of usin...

Page 14: ...n Lite Firebrick Liners screws Existing Ceiling Frame framework to house the chimney system 22 Now that you have completed the smoke dome assembly all the components should stack up for a smooth transition into the flue components Setting the smoke dome completes the MASON LITE Firebox and Smoke Dome assembly You are now ready to begin the installation of the necessary firebrick lining and the flu...

Page 15: ...ern 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...

Page 16: ...for outside combustible air It can go straight out through an outside wall or into a ventilated crawl space If crawl space is used check codes for proper termination 3 Be sure that you carefully check the source of the outside air before you choose the site for your air intake You don t want a place where snow will collect where bushes or trees will be growing or a location that is too close to an...

Page 17: ...ling holes into damper plate 5 Attach damper chain stop on center rear of lintel 3 three inch vertical from opening using 3 8 cement fasteners Fig 17 1 Return Return Elbow Elbow Elbow Elbow when building the framework for the chimney system Fireplace Door Accessory IMPORTANT Only Crown Breckinridge or McKenzie Pendelton Doors are approved for use with this fireplace For installation Instructions s...

Page 18: ...concrete slab The concrete strength and durability shall comply with Sections TABLE R402 2 MINIMUM SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MINIMUM SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH a f c TYPE OR LOCATION OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Weathering Potential b Negligible Moderate Severe Basement walls foundations and other concrete not exposed to the weather 2 500 2 500 2 500C Basement slabs and interior s...

Page 19: ...d female for the spill switch wires connection The short spill switch wire is to be routed across and into the top hole on the opposite side of the fireplace Connect the wire to the opposite baffle assembly Fig 19 1 Owner s Operation Precautions Installers of the Mason Lite are urged to call the attention of fireplace owners to the following precautions The installer should hand deliver this owner...

Page 20: ...Pilot if neccessary 1 Follow the lighting instructions to light the pilot The pilot flame should encircle the generator tip which is preset at the factory Fig 20 2 Ordinarily the pilot will not require field adjustment 2 If adjustment is necessary remove the cap screw Fig 20 1 and turn the smaller gas adjustment screw inside counterclockwise to increase the pilot flame and clockwise to decrease th...

Page 21: ...th the burner pipe Repeat for the second front log on the opposite side of the see thru burner 2 Place the top logs across the two bottom logs in the order and positions shown below Fig 21 1 Fig 21 2 8 9 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury 11 1...

Page 22: ...ay lit see the Troubleshooting section Lighting and Extinguishing the Burner System To turn on your gas log set with the pilot lit turn the safety valve knob to the ON position Switch the toggle switch control to the on UP position and the gas log set will light To turn off your gas log set switch the toggle switch control to the off DOWN position The pilot will remain lit See the instructions tha...

Page 23: ...No Gas to Burner 3 Fireplace Not burning properly 4 Fireplace will not shut OFF 5 Frequent pilot outage 6 Fireplace shuts down during operation 7 Excessive soot on logs CAUSE a Pilot generator may not be producing sufficient millivoltage b Pilot flame making a blowing sound c Generator wire leads attached to the wrong terminals on the valve d Defective thermomagnetic safety in valve a Safety valve...

Page 24: ..._________ Orifice Other __________ Leak Test ___________ Burn Test ___________ Gas Type NAT PROPANE Date ___________ Model ___________ Serial ___________ Air Shutter ___________ Inspector ___________ REV 1 0907231405 24 L A2 27509 ...

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