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Information Guide

www.GrandRiverSupply.com

1421 Camino Del Pueblo

Bernalillo, NM 87004

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Page 2: ...PONENTS 4 1 Firebox Assembly Components 4 2 Chimney System Components 5 3 Air Intake System Components 5 4 Gas System Components optional 6 5 Face Frame Components 6 6 Finish Components 6 7 Optional Accessories 7 Installation Considerations 8 1 Location 8 2 Chimney Chase 9 3 Air Intake System 10 Installation 11 1 Air Intake System 11 2 Floor Preparation 11 3 Firebox Installation 12 4 Gas Line opti...

Page 3: ...velop an overall understanding of what the Kiva Fireplace Kit is and what is required to install it Please keep in mind that this fireplace should be installed ONLY by a construction industry licensed contractor or a certified installer Local codes should be checked and any permits or inspections should be obtained before installation Important Note To be used as a supplement to original manufactu...

Page 4: ...to form a traditional looking masonry firebox The entire Firebox Assembly weighs less than 600 pounds and two people can lift each section Special structural support is not required because of its minimal weight 2 Chimney System The function of the Chimney System is to evacuate smoke from the Firebox Assembly to the outside The Chimney System consists of two main elements the Chimney Chase and the...

Page 5: ... Air Intake System delivers cool outside air to the outer chamber of the Double Wall Chimney Pipe to cool the outer wall and reduce fire hazard The Air Intake System provides cool air to circulate and cool the space around the Firebox Assembly behind the Face Frame The Wall Vent also supplies outside air to the Combustion Air Tube which is built into the Firebox Base The outside air enters the fir...

Page 6: ...y to have a gas line brought into the firebox This gas line can easily be installed after the Firebox Assembly is in place but before the Face Frame is fixed into place 5 Face Frame The 10 tall Face Frame is pre fabricated of tubular steel with Metal Diamond Mesh attached You can customize your installation with optional Nichos and Bancos available from Grand River Supply During installation the F...

Page 7: ...onents Damper Firebox Top Firebox Middle Firebox Base Concrete Blocks Flue Goo Damper The Damper is made of steel and mounts to the top of the assembled Firebox Sections To open or close the Damper one simply reaches up into the firebox and pulls a lever When using a Gas Log Set the fireplace Damper must be permanently removed or locked in the open position For the installation of the Gas Log Set ...

Page 8: ... the top of the Firebox Assembly Each manufacturer of Double Wall Chimney Pipe has their own design and parts from one manufacturer will not work with parts from another There are three Chimney Starter Collars to fit Double Wall Chimney Pipe from three different manufacturers The manufacturers are FMI Superior and Heatilator Series 300 A Chimney Starter Collar to match the manufacturer of Double W...

Page 9: ...ould incorporate an automatic shutoff device and comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces ANSI Z21 60 and must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code The Gas Log Kit sold by Grand River Supply is pre approved The fireplace has not been tested with an un vented gas log set To reduce risk of fire or injury do not install an un v...

Page 10: ...Copyright 2006 Grand River Supply 1421 Camino Del Pueblo Bernalillo NM 87004 Phone 505 867 4110 GrandRiverSupply com 7 Optional Accessories Glass Door NOT FOR USE WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE Screen Grate ...

Page 11: ... Requirements and figure 1 Wall Clearance The location of your Kiva Fireplace should not interfere with air conditioning ducts windows or doors or be affected by drafts If possible choose a location where the cutting of joists or roof rafters can be avoided Consider a location where the Air Intake System Wall Vent can be easily installed 2 Installation Considerations Chart A Wall Clearance Require...

Page 12: ...ney Chase measure a minimum of 17 x 24 The longer dimension provides space for the Air Intake System as shown in figure 3 Chimney Chase Venting Fire blocking is required between joists in which the Double Wall Chimney Pipe will be installed as shown in figure 4 Roof Joist Fire Blocking Be sure to adhere to your local building codes A hole with a 17 minimum diameter should be cut into plywood or ot...

Page 13: ... an exterior wall is not available as shown in figure 7 Chimney Chase Venting In this configuration the Wall Vent is installed into the Chimney Chase and a 6 Flex Aluminum Duct will run down the inside of the Chimney Chase to the firebox area Draw a 6 diameter circle on the chase cut out the circle and insert the Wall Vent Secure the outside of the vent to the wall using 4 8 x 1 1 2 hex head self ...

Page 14: ...ine which layout dimensions to use refer to Chart B Kiva Fireplace Layout Dimensions on next page and use the column based on the model of fireplace being installed and row Banco Radius With the pivot point in the corner draw the Banco Line on the Masonry Board as shown in figure 10 Masonry Board Layout After cutting the Masonry Board to size fasten it in place as shown in figure 10 Masonry Board ...

Page 15: ...locate the front of the Firebox Base Mark a point on the Base Center Line out from the corner The distance out from the corner depends on the model of fireplace being installed In order to determine which layout dimensions to use refer to Chart B Kiva Fireplace Layout Dimensions and use the Column based on the model of fireplace being installed and Base Front Then with a framing square draw a perp...

Page 16: ... center as shown in figure 16 Firebox Base Spread a thin coat of Flue Goo on top of the Base Columns Set the Firebox Base section on the Base Columns and align and center the front edge of the Firebox Base with the front edge and center of the Base Columns Check to see that the clearance between the sides and back edge of the Firebox Base and the walls are a minimum of 2 and that the Firebox Base ...

Page 17: ...Damper Center the Damper over the opening on the Firebox Top with the damper handle extending down through the opening and the loop in the Damper handle facing forward Use a masonry bit to drill four holes into the concrete of the Firebox Top using the four holes in the Damper plate as a guide see figure 20 Damper Installation After drilling the holes remove the Damper and clear away any dust and ...

Page 18: ...lled The Grand River Supply Gas Log Kit runs in the 50K BTU range Generally the gas line that is actually stubbed into the firebox will be but it is quite possible that a or more line will be necessary leading up to the stub in The gas line may be run many different ways horizontally as well as vertically A Gas Wall Valve may be required and is normally installed on the wall 24 above the floor as ...

Page 19: ...space to another When the Double Wall Chimney Pipe passes through a framed opening into an attic space the Firestop Spacer must be placed into the attic floor as shown in figure 23 Attic Firestop Spacer When the pipe passes through a framed opening into a living space above the Firestop Spacer must be placed onto the ceiling from below as shown in figure 24 Ceiling Firestop Spacer Double Wall Chim...

Page 20: ...on and the Galvanized Outer Pipe section Secure the Starter Collar to the Damper plate with the provided self tapping screws It will be easier if the Damper plate is pre drilled A typical Offset Pipe Run will require the use of a 30 Degree Offset one 18 Double Wall Chimney Pipe section and a 30 Degree Return as shown in figure 26 30 Degree Elbow When completed the vertical end of the 30 Degree Ret...

Page 21: ...sh Cut Place the Face Frame in front of and recessed into the firebox opening by approximately as shown in figure 30 Face Frame in Place Pull the cut sections of the Metal Diamond Mesh out through the firebox opening and wrap around the front of the Face Frame Secure to the Face Frame with the provided 6 x self drilling screws Attach another piece of Metal Diamond Mesh 28 x 24 folded in half along...

Page 22: ...me screws After the bottom of the Door Frame is in the proper position Vertically align the Door Frame and push the provided butterfly bolt through the Face Frame mesh and tighten 7 Finish A standard 3 coat plaster process should be used to finish your Kiva Fireplace Scratch Coat Brown coat Finish coat First plaster the interior of the kiva opening arch with a mortar mix of 1 part Portland cement ...

Page 23: ...ick Before the mix sets too hard scratch the surface with a small hand rake leaving grooves about 1 8 deep as shown in figure 35 Scratch Coat giving the Brown Coat a good surface to adhere to Brown Coat The Brown Coat is the second layer or stucco This is the layer where you want to shape and prepare your Kiva Fireplace for the very thin final Finish Coat as shown in figure 36 Brown Coat Trowel a ...

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