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INSTALLATION AND SPECIFICATION MANUAL LISTED MASONRY FIREPLACE SYSTEM MODEL FIRE ROCK 30, 36, 42, 48 INCH MODULAR FIREPLACES LISTED VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURE MODEL FireRock 30 VF, 36 VF, 42 VF, 48 VF U.L. 127 Compliant Before installing this product please consult with local building and zoning authorities regarding the need for proper permitting.
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INTENDED PRODUCT USAGE The Fire Rock fireplace is designed to burn wood, gas, or coal. This fireplace is not designed, in its wood or coal burning version, to sit directly on or abutting a combustible surface. The fireplace must be installed within the clearances found in this manual on page 5. This product is designed to work with the Fire Rock Solid Block masonry flue system or any, appropriately sized, UL –...
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IMPROPER INSTALLATION Improper installation or misuse of this product can cause: 1. Failure of fireplace due to overheating 2. Combustion of materials adjacent to the fireplace 3. The emission of smoke, sparks, or hazardous gases into the house 4. Leakage of rainwater into the house 5.
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IN – FIELD APPLICATION A. MIXING MORTAR FOR FIRE ROCK INSTALLATION The mortar used when installing the Fire Rock fireplace and chimney system is available from your Fire Rock dealer or distributor, the same dealer that sold you the Fire Rock system.
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IN – FIELD APPLICATION (cont.) BROKEN COMPONENTS Components that become broken due to poor handling or shipping should be mortared back together providing the breaks or cracks are clean and original alignment and dimension can be maintained. Components broken into multiple pieces or fragments must be discarded and replaced.
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IN – FIELD APPLICATION (cont.) CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE LOCATED ON PRODUCTS LABEL ON EACH FIREBOX If processed solid fuel logs are used: DO NOT USE DIRECTLY ON FIREPLACE HEARTH, ALWAYS USE GRATE OR ANDIRONS DO NOT POKE OR STIR THE LOGS WHILE THEY ARE BURNING, USE ONLY FIRELOG PRODUCTS WITH WARNINGS AND CAUTION MARKINGS ON PACKAGING PRIOR TO USE *** CAUTION *** WHEN USING A DECORATIVE APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE DAMPER...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This Section of the manual is to help you get maximum efficiency and maximum smoke (particulate) reduction from your Fire Rock fireplace. If you should experience any difficulty or have any questions concerning your fireplace contact your dealer/distributor or the Technical Desk at Fire Rock Products, LLC.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
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STEP ONE - FOUNDATION ***NOTE*** When used as an unvented gas appliance enclosure (page 21-22) no special foundation requirements apply. The Fire Rock fireplace must be erected on a non-combustible base with a non- combustible 24” hearth extension in front of the firebox opening and at least 8”...
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VENT‐FREE VERSION The Fire Rock fireplace look can also be achieved with a vent‐free model. The vent‐free firebox assembles the same way as the traditional model. The vent‐free enclosure is available in 30", 36", 42” and 48” firebox openings. *** *** CAUTION THIS PRODUCT MUST BE COMBINED WITH AN A.N.S.I. APPROVED VENT‐FREE GAS LOG APPLIANCE. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR GAS LOG DEALER TO BE SURE YOUR GAS LOG APPLIANCE IS DESIGNATED FOR "VENTFREE" OPERATION. ...
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Vent‐ Vent‐ Vent‐ Vent‐ less less less less Conv' l Conv'l Conv'l Conv'l 30 36 42 48 30 36 42 48 38" Baseplate 44" Baseplate 1 50" Baseplate 56" Baseplate 1 38" Top plate 44" Top plate 50" Top plate 56" Top plate 1 ...
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Baseplate / Top Plate Firebox Side Firebox Backwall – 1 ‐ 2 Firebox Backwall ‐ 3 ...
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Firebox Backwall – 4 Radius Throat Front Throat Back Throat Side ...
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Smoke Chamber Face Smoke Chamber Side Chimney Base Chimney ...
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