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8) After fourth row of walls are in place, add 36” rebar to
all cells as shown in
Figure 22
. The rebar should enter
the holes in the Hearth and lie adjacent to the 12” rebar
secured in subfloor. Then fill cells with approx. 2 cu.ft.
Ready-Mix Concrete.
9)
Figure 22
12 inch
rebar
Add rebar after
fourth row
Temporarily place Lintel between side walls, making sure it
is flush to the front and snug at the inside. Check for
alignment. Remove Lintel and apply mortar on surfaces to
be mated. Install Lintel.
10)
Install Lower Rear Dome flush to the rear walls as shown
in
Figure 23
.
Figure 23
Lintel
Lower Rear
Dome
T-Bar
Lintel
Front
11) Place Lower Side Domes between Lintel and Lower Rear
Dome to verify fit. The face with the rating plate faces the
inside of the firebox as shown in
Figure 24
. Remove and
prepare mating surfaces with mortar. Assemble Lower
Dome Sides and check that all four top surfaces are level
with each other. Shim if necessary.
Figure 24
Rating Plate
faces inside
All four top
surfaces to
be level
Lintel front
to be flush to
front face
12) Now install the Smoke Dome Tops. Align outer edges with
Lower Dome Sides. Check for flatness and squareness.
Figure 25
