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Instructions Masonry Firebox Model MFPST-43 THIS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE COMPLIES WITH UL127 STANDARD AS A FACTORY-BUILT APPLIANCE. WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE IS APPROVED FOR USE AS A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE. IT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED OR APPROVED FOR UNVENTED GAS LOGS. WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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MFPST-43 Fireplace Parts Diagrams MFPST-43 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 2 Figure 1...
MFPST-43 Fireplace Parts List MFPST-43 Fireplace Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION Optional Outside Ø4” MFPST-43-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) Combustion Air Kit MFPST-43-3 SIDE WALL Model No.: MFP4-AK MFPST-43-3A SIDE WALL W/4” KNOCKOUT MFPST-43-6 LINTEL MFPST-43-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER MFPST-43-8 DOME SIDE - UPPER (Ø4”...
Fireplace Framing Dimensions (Combustible Floor Systems) Fireplace Framing Dimensions (Combustible Floor Systems) Figure 5 - Combustible Floor 2" MIN** CLASS “A” CHIMNEY 8 1/2" 57" I.D. FRAMING SEE FIG. 27 AND 28 2" MIN* SEE FIG. 26 * 2 INCH CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES BOTH SIDES OF FIREPLACE ** If using a raised hearth or metal base plate, note that a 2”...
Safety Information The Mason-Lite is Designed for Use Only with: WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO - Solid Wood Logs REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIRE- PLACE.
Familiarity of installation for all components. • The strength of the fl oor on which it rests. Testing and listing for the Mason-Lite Fireplace has been un- • Chimney system measurements. dertaken by PFS Inc. (Report No. 08-154) to UL 127.
fi replace installation. the most common combustible materials to name a few: Drywall Wood fl ooring Plywood The Mason-Lite is designed to be installed with a listed Sub-fl ooring Wood Framing Particle board UL-103-16” I.D. Class A, Metal Chimney System.
WARNING to the licensed design professional and/or building contractor: It is your responsibility to be certain that the Figure 10 Mason-Lite can be properly supported by the combustible Metal Base fl oor system on which the fi replace will rest. Assembly...
L + 0.5D is permitted to be substituted for the de fl ection resulting from L + D. Note that MASON-LITE cannot accept responsibility for structural fl oor support details. All drawings are presented as mere illustrations to indicate the presence of the underlying fl...
You will need a thin-set type mortar for The Mason-Lite Metal Base ensures the minimum 8” (eight bonding. The parts of the fi replace are made of Mason-Lite’s inch) clearance above combustible fl ooring is maintained. incredibly strong blend of specialty cement and a light weight A layer of 1/2”...
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Keep the assembly of the next sections of the fi rebox side walls moving up, keeping components moist, mixing 1) Place the Mason-Lite Fireplace hearth base on top of your mortar as you need it and threading the mortar non-combustible fl oor or metal base. For concrete slabs, appropriately as you stack each section, one onto the supporting fl...
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MASON-LITE mortar. Stop to look at power, you should look over the fi rebox assembly at the the smoke dome side, front and rear walls to see that end and fi...
#8 x 3/4 smooth transition into the fl ue components. Setting the Screws smoke dome completes the MASON-LITE Firebox and Smoke Dome assembly. You are now ready to begin the installation of the necessary fi rebrick lining and the fl ue Firestop Radiation Shields also provide complete separation components.
Modular Firebrick Lining If using our Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners, simply use an extra bucket of the mortar we supply. Install Hearth Liner fi rst, then continue with sides. Consider if brackets for grates will be required also if pre-drilling is required for gaslines, electrical or if the outside combustion air kit is to be installed.
Mantle and Mantle Shelf Clearances Adding a Gas Pipe As with any radiant heat fi replace, all MASON-LITE Fireplaces must comply with building code safety clearances, for units You may elect to add a vented decorative gas appliance (gas that have openings of 6 sq.
MASON-LITE Chimney Systems: Figure 33 The Mason-Lite Fireplace requires the following chimney Return Return systems: Elbow Elbow All chimney systems must be installed with an integrated Elbow damper/base plate installed on top of unit. Installers are Elbow 6' Max. 6' Max.
After First and Second Lightings – When the fi replace has been properly cured with 1st and 2nd lightings, you will be able to add a full fuel load to the MASON-LITE which is about 10 to 15 pounds of fi rewood at any given time.
During the drying process, surface monthly tune-ups”. Like any piece of well-built equipment, cracking may occur. These small cracks (under 1/16” will not the Mason-Lite Fireplace and chimney needs routine effect the fi replace safety or performance). During the assembly maintenance.
Mason-Lite™ Fireplace Masonry Fireplaces Industries, LLC (MFI) warrants all MASON-LITE Fireplaces to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect fi replace performance for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty.