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Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners
Custom Firebrick Lining
Custom
Firebrick lining is not supplied by Masonry Fireplace
Industries (MFI). There is, however, the option of
modular
pre-fabricated panels that can be obtained from MFI. See
illustrations below.
If custom firebrick lining is desired, 1-1/8” inch thick liners will
be required. The pattern for the firebrick lining is exclusively
your choice. Before you install the lining, remember to consider
any holes your contractor may need to drill for gas, electrical
or combustion air kit access holes. Also, the Grate/Burner
assembly needs to be securely positioned with the grate
brackets as shown in Figures 23 and 24.
Figure 23
Hearth
Refractory
Liner
Grate
Bracket
Figure 24
Please use a certified mason to lay-in the brick. He will follow
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 firebrick or
the firebrick mortar performs. It is not unusual in 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 gaslines, 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.
The following Firebrick Liners are available from MFI:
Figure 25
Herringbone Brick Pattern
MFPST43SHBL- Herringbone
Running Bond Brick Pattern
Figure 26
MFPST43FRBL- Running Bond
