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3.3 Exterior finishing
The exterior of the fireplace may be finished in any
masonry-compatible material. Exterior veneers may
be fabricated stone, thin veneer or full bed depth natu-
ral stone, tile, brick or stucco.
If the exterior finish will be stucco, stain, tile or manu-
factured thin stone, wrap the outside of the firebox
with metal lathe. Attach metal lathe to the firebox us-
ing concrete nails, tapcons, masonry or concrete an-
chors. Natural stone veneers (whether full bed depth
or thin veneer), full size brick, concrete pavers, CMU
block, etc., do not require metal lathe.
Ensure the same refractory mortar used to build the kit
is used to install these materials.
4.0 Operating Instructions
4.1 Safety Precautions
A fireplace and pizza oven can bring many hours of
enjoyment, warmth, and great cooking, if operated and
maintained properly. Certain safety precautions must
be observed to eliminate the dangers associated with
fire and provide a satisfactory fire with minimal
smoke. A pizza oven can easily generate temperatures
of 800°F or more, and can be dangerous if proper
clothing and tools are not used. Using the fireplace
and oven simultaneously will also require taking extra
precautions to protect against the potential for burns.
Combustible materials in the vicinity of the oven and
fireplace openings may be at risk.
WARNING: WHEN OPERATING THE
MEZZO™ VENT FREE COMBO,
WEAR PROPER CLOTHING
AND USE PROPER OVEN AND
FIREPLACE TOOLS WITH
EACH APPLIANCE. ENSURE
THAT COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS NOT REQUIRED
FOR THEIR OPERATION, ARE
KEPT AWAY FROM THE UNIT.
A. When burning wood use solid, seasoned wood
only. Do not use scrap wood or artificial wax based
logs, treated coal or woods dipped in pine tar or
pitch.
B. Never use gasoline, charcoal lighting fluid, or
other combustible liquids when starting a fire.
C. Keep combustible furniture/pillows at least four
feet from the opening.
D. Never leave the fire unattended.
E. Be extremely careful when adding wood and
handling fireplace tools. Never throw, kick or by
any other means force wood into the firebox as this
could damage the firebrick and oven walls that could
result in permanent damage and void the warranty.
Stress cracks from thermal cycling are normal.
F. Do not alter the fireplace or pizza oven to the
extent that it would jeopardize the structural integrity
of the unit. Drilling or cutting a hole for a gas line is
acceptable. Use only Stone Age authorized equip-
ment with this fireplace.
G. It is advisable that long-sleeved shirts be worn
when inserting and removing wood or food into/from
the oven.
H. Use a non-combustible oven mitt when stoking
and adding wood to the fire, and when inserting and
removing or turning food.
Figure 29. Assembly Complete
