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Appendix II

FIGURE R301.2(3) WEA

THERING PROBABILITY

 MAP

 FOR CONCRETE

a.  

Alaska and Hawaii are classified as severe and negligible, respectively

.

b. 

 Lines 

defining 

areas 

are 

approximate 

only

. Local 

conditions 

may 

be 

more 

or 

less 

severe 

than 

indicated 

by 

region 

classification. 

A 

severe 

classification 

is 

where 

weather 

conditions 

result 

in 

significant 

snowfall 

combined 

with 

extended 

periods 

during 

which 

there 

is 

little 

or 

no 

natural thawing causing deicing salts to be used extensively

.

Summary of Contents for Mason-Lite MFPST43

Page 1: ...is book is valuable In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when n...

Page 2: ...STIBLE SHEATHING ABOVE OPENING TOP 18 457 mm SHEATHING OR TRIM TO OPENING SIDES 8 203 mm MANTLE ABOVE OPENING 12 305 mm OPENING TO SIDE WALL 24 610 mm HEARTH EXTENSION BEYOND FRONT 20 508 mm HEARTH EX...

Page 3: ...rts Diagrams MFPST43 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor System Parts Combustible Floor System Parts Fireplace Parts Diagram Fireplace Parts Diagram 10 11 9 5 6 4 7 8 12 2 1 14 3 13 17 18 19 Fi...

Page 4: ...LL WITH OUTSIDE AIR KIT ACCESS 4 HOLE 1 3 SIDE WALL 7 4 LOWER SIDE DOME 2 5 LINTEL 2 6 LOWER DOME FRONT 2 7 53 X4 X 3 X 1 4 ANGLE IRON 2 8 SPILL SWITCH BAFFLE 2 9 UPPER SIDE DOME 2 10 UPPER DOME FRONT...

Page 5: ...8 57 I D FRAMING 18 MIN 2 MIN 2 MIN 2 MIN 2 MIN Non Combustible Floor Systems Figure 4 IF WOOD FRAMING IS UTILIZED IT MUST BE HELD 18 INCHES MIN FROM TOP OF LINTEL AND 2 INCHES MIN CLEARANCE MUST BE M...

Page 6: ...te note that a combustible wood header must be no closer than 2 to the top of the dome top Figure 5 Combustible Floor 28 57 I D FRAMING 2 MIN 2 MIN 20 MIN 2 MIN 12 MIN Not provided as part of fireplac...

Page 7: ...nce manufacturer s literature regarding sizing and suitability for the installation into this Enclosure prior to installation Statement of Intended Use The Mason Lite Masonry Fireplace is a modular re...

Page 8: ...ements Choice of materials and craftsmanship in fireplace and hearth finishing Note that each of these topics will be covered in detail and that the installer is expected to understand each phase comp...

Page 9: ...himney System 2 This Mason Lite fireplace is intended as a supplemental heat source only It is not intended as a primary heat source 3 It is the responsibility of the contractor installer not the manu...

Page 10: ...he floor joists Note that additional floor joists may be required to support the weight of the firebox and chimney Where the floor joists run parallel to the front of the firebox anchorage can be acco...

Page 11: ...bers having a moisture content of less than 16 per cent at time of installation and used under dry conditions the deflection resulting from L 0 5D is permitted to be substituted for the deflection res...

Page 12: ...ce are made of Mason Lite s incredibly strong blend of specialty cement and a light weight aggregate IMPORTANT When applying mortar it is imperative that the concrete blocks be maintained moist not so...

Page 13: ...y threading mortar as you stack each section one onto the next Constantly check for squareness and levelness while building each MFPST43 Fireplace Assembly MFPST43 Fireplace Assembly Field Assembly Pr...

Page 14: ...s have such holding power you should look over the firebox assembly at the end and fill in any gaps especially joint connections with the mortar Needless to say you must make adjustments to be sure th...

Page 15: ...tallations at each floor penetration above that where the Support Box is located as shown in Figure 29 Figure 29 Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling Firestop Spacer Existing C e i l i n g...

Page 16: ...shed Height to Combustible Floor Disclaimer Masonry Fireplace Industries wishes to express that as the manufacturer of Mason Lite Fireplaces they cannot take any liability or responsibility for they w...

Page 17: ...r greater For Mantel clearances see Figure 9 Walls that Adjoin your fireplace cannot be installed closer than 2 ft two feet to any adjoining walls in the room where the fireplace is Caution in Regards...

Page 18: ...consequences resulting in an accident or malfunction If instructions are not followed the warranty on the product will become null and void Note that the most important aspect of the installation is...

Page 19: ...ed all elements of the fireplace and chimney system must be completely dry This means that the unit must stand without any firing for a minimum of 28 days Only after that period of time can a first li...

Page 20: ...exible brush from the top of the section downward to the elbow Then clean from the firebox up to the offset return section Be sure that you have covered the floor of the fireplace and out to the heart...

Page 21: ...slab The concrete strength and durability shall comply with Sections 1903 1904 and 1905 of the International Building Code IBC TABLE R402 2 MINIMUM SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MINIMUM...

Page 22: ...ly b Lines defining areas are approximate only Local conditions may be more or less severe than indicated by region classification A severe classification is where weather conditions result in signifi...

Page 23: ...his warranty makes MFI or any affiliate thereof liable in any respect for any injury or damage to the building or structure in which the fireplace has been installed or to the persons or property ther...

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