Chesney's Limestone, Руководство по установке

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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES
must be used in this instance.
Ensure suitable PPE is worn such
as gloves, goggles, dust mask etc.
Bag rubble and remove to skip and
clean work area.
fixinGs
The fixings used should be
stainless steel or galvanized steel/
iron to prevent deterioration from
rust as there is water present
during fireplace manufacture.
The fixings must be secured into
the stone with two part adhesives
and a down turn penetration into
the top of each piece of stone
excluding the shelf which must
have substantial dowels in the rear
chemically fixed to the wall and
stone work. The fixings should be
secured to the solid wall with
stainless steel or galvanized screws
with plugs that can withstand being
installer tip
place the frieze in
position ‘dry’ while
fixing the Jambs
add a few spots of
rapid set plaster when
laying the hearth.
this will allow yoU to
continUe installation
immediately
pulled out by a person.
WarninG : The fixings included
with the product are only suitable
for installing on to a solid brick/
blockwork masonry wall. If you
are not installing onto a surface like
this then you will need to consult
an architect or a structural engineer
as mentioned on the first page of
this document.
LayinG The hearTh
Lay the hearth ensuring it is level
both along its length and width
running parallel to the face of the
chimney breast. Limestone hearths
should be set on quick setting
cement based tiling adhesive.
For gas fires ‘only’, where the
hearth is to be bedded onto wood,
fix EML first then apply the
adhesive bed. Ensure any wooden