Hearth and Home Technologies BIR42-B - Manual (Page 40)

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Center of Fireplace Opening
Round end of Rod through rings,
then into Screen Rod Clip
G. Install Mortar (Optional)
Figure 11.4 Facing Materials and Mortar
F. Install Screens
• Lay one screen panel flat and slide the
round end of the rod through the rings
starting at the handle side of screen.
Leave the last ring off the rod.
• Insert the rod through the hole in the
bracket. Slip the last ring over the rod
on the other side of the bracket.
• Fasten the flat end of the screen rod
back in place using the screw removed
earlier.
• Repeat for the other screen panel.
Figure 11.3 Install Screens
Rod Screen
Clip
Inside
Firebox
Top of Fireplace
The brick panels have been designed for
installation without the use of mortar being
necessary. If the look of mortar is preferred,
it is vaailable and can be installed. Follow the
directions on the container for mixing.
The mortar can be applied with a mortar bag or
trowled on. Applying with mortar bag may be
easiest and less messy. Clean sparingly as paint
will rub off and may need to be touched up. Touch
up paint is abailable as an accessory.
H. Grate
• Install the grate if a gas log set is not going to be installed.
• Position the rear grate bar in the Grate Retainer.
• Position the top of the grate retainer over the rear grate
bar and fasten in place with screw provided.
VERY IMPORTANT: Allow the mortar 72 hours to cure before operating the fireplace.
The noncombustible finishing
material across the top of
fireplace opening will be even
with lower edge of metal face.
Noncombustible finishing
materials MUST overlap
side faces by 1 1/4 in. (32 mm)
to cover the edges of the
panels. Finished opening
should be 42 x 38 in. (1067mm
x 965 mm) to allow for door
installation.
If Mortar is applied, it should be applied after
finishing material is installed. Mortar will be
applied between finishing materials and
molded brick edges, bottom and sides.
The seam between finishing materials and
firebox top must be sealed with non-
combustible sealant.
The surface of the finished hearth extension and
the surface of the hearth panel should be level.
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