Mason-Lite MFPST-43 Instructions Manual

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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. REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also contains
information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep with your other
important papers.
Do not store gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
REV 13 DEC 2009
Masonry Firebox
Model MFPST-43
SAVE THIS BOOK
Instructions
Report No.
08-154
ICC Evaluation Services
Report No. 2401

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  • Page 1 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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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mason-Lite™ Component for combustible floors: 8” Metal Base ....... . .
  • Page 4: Fireplace Parts Diagram For Combustible Floors

    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...
  • Page 5: Fireplace Parts Diagram For Non-Combustible Floors

    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”...
  • Page 6: Fireplace Overall & Framing Dimensions

    MFPST-43 Fireplace Overall Dimensions Figure 3 Overall Dimensions 28" Ø 16" CHIMNEY 23 3/4" RATING PLATE 63" 29" 38 3/4" 28" 24 1/2" 3" SECTION A-A 43 1/4" 53" Fireplace Framing Dimensions Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 4 MAINTAIN THE 2” CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ABOVE THE DOME.
  • Page 7: Fireplace Framing Dimensions (Combustible Floor Systems)

    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”...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    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.
  • Page 10: Clearance To Combustibles

    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.
  • Page 11: Supporting Floor Systems

    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...
  • Page 12: Mason-Lite Weight Determination

    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...
  • Page 13: Mason-Lite™ Component For Combustible Floors: 8" Metal Base

    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”...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: Fireplace Assembly Procedures

    #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.
  • Page 17: Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners

    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.
  • Page 18: Fireplace Finishes And Combustible Trim Clearances

    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.
  • Page 19: Mason-Lite Chimney Systems

    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.
  • Page 20: Mason-Lite Owner's Operation & Precautions

    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.
  • Page 21: Annual Fireplace Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 24: Industries, Llc

    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.

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