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CONCRETE PAD INSTALL

FIGURE A  -  

Before installing fireplace, please review local building code requirements in your area. 

Fireplaces typically have a minimum setback from all buildings. It may also necessary to construct 
a concrete pad to set the unit on. Before construction of the concrete pad it is necessary to establish 
Finish Grade height first to ensure the first course of the unit is buried 4". Once finished height has 
been determined construction of the concrete pad can be completed. 

FIGURE B -

  Sample framework for concrete pad.

FIGURE C  -  

Sample side view of completed concrete pad.

FIGURE B & C  -

  A properly constructed level footing is required to place your bottom unit on. If you 

are unfamiliar with soil conditions and the process of pouring a concrete footing, please consult 
a professional masonry contractor. Be sure to follow all local building codes before beginning 
construction.

4" CONCRETE 

PAD

6" GRAVEL 

BASE

8" CONCRETE 

PYLON

NATIVE SOIL

FROST LINE

WOOD FRAME

8" CONCRETE 

PYLON

6" GRAVEL 

BASE

WIRE MESH

CARDBOARD

FORM

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Страница 1: ...ELEMENTS OUTDOOR LIVING BRIGHTON FIREPLACE INSTALLATION MANUAL BELGARD COM ...

Страница 2: ...al building code requirements in your area Fireplaces typically have a minimum setback from all buildings It is also necessary to construct a properly compacted gravel base to set the fireplace on Before construction of the gravel pad it is necessary to establish Finish Grade height first to ensure the first course of the firepalce unit is buried 4 Once finished height has been determined construc...

Страница 3: ...and spark arestor Figure 1 A set aside for later install Figure 2 shows the base unit of the fireplace Figure 2 also shows the filler blocks or plugs that are used to fill the fork slots on the base unit Eight plugs are shipped with each fireplace Plugs may need to be shaved down to get a proper fit 3 FIGURE 1 TOP FIGURE 2 BASE B B B A A A A B FIGURE 1 A TERM TOP ...

Страница 4: ...until transported to final install location then remove from pallet and place on foundation 5 DO NOT place the entire fireplace on an uneven footing 6 DO check with local building codes Not following these guidelines can result or lead to equipment damage and or serious injury IMPORTANT When unloading moving or setting a modular unit be sure that the unit is securely strapped using a 5 000 lb stra...

Страница 5: ...table enough for support of the Elements structure The graded aggregate base material should not be placed directly on topsoil or other organic soils If the exposed soils are too soft to work with the excavation depth may need to be extended or an alternative foundation support system may be necessary Level and compact the exposed excavation base until it is firm and unyielding Once the excavation...

Страница 6: ...shed is to place the base unit Remember the first 4 are always buried After the base unit has been placed you can now put the top unit into place 6 TOP UNIT SPARK ARRESTOR PIPE NOTE Set top unit then install pipe until it snaps into place Then mount the spark arrestor BASE UNIT ...

Страница 7: ...h could be installed at this point The wood box set will tuck behind the two front side keystones while the hearth will sit flush and centered to the front of the fireplace Each wood box set will have 8 plugs and each hearth will have two plugs to be installed ...

Страница 8: ... base and top you will find a set of plugs that are used to fill the fork slots on the units Push the plugs in slowly until they are flush with the blocks next to them It is not necessary to glue them in place A PLUG A PLUG B PLUGS B PLUGS A PLUG A PLUG 8 ...

Страница 9: ... height has been determined construction of the concrete pad can be completed FIGURE B Sample framework for concrete pad FIGURE C Sample side view of completed concrete pad FIGURE B C A properly constructed level footing is required to place your bottom unit on If you are unfamiliar with soil conditions and the process of pouring a concrete footing please consult a professional masonry contractor ...

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Страница 11: ... 9 NOTES Copyright 2018 Oldcastle Expocrete All Rights Reserved BEL18 001 BELGARD ELEMENTS BRIGHTON FIREPLACE BELGARD com EXPOCRETE com ...

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