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THIS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE COMPLIES WITH UL127 STANDARD AS A FACTORY-BUILT APPLIANCE.
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WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE IS APPROVED FOR USE AS A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE.
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IT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED OR APPROVED FOR UNVENTED GAS LOGS.
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WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
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CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT BURN WITHOUT FIREBRICK LINING. FIREBRICK NEEDS TO BE RATED ASTM-C1261.
PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR HEAT EXPANSION WITHIN HEARTH AREA.
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 flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
REV OCT 2016
Masonry Firebox
Models MFP-33/39/44/49/63
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- Page 1 Instructions Masonry Firebox Models MFP-33/39/44/49/63 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Overview ..............................Pg. 14 Clearances to Combustibles ..........................Pg. 15 Combustible Floor Clearances ..........................Pg. 15 Mason-Lite Fireplace & Chimney System ......................Pg. 15 Chimney System Heights ............................. P.g 15 Supporting Floor Systems ............................ Pg. 16, 17 Combustible Floor Installations ..........................Pg. 18 What You Will Need ............................. -
Page 4: Mfp-33 Fireplace Parts Diagrams
MFP-33 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 1 Figure 2 DETAIL A See Page 16 thru 18 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations. SCALE 1 : 8... - Page 5 1” FIBERGLASS INSULATION BLANKET NOT SUPPLIED ¹ ITEMS NOTED ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. ² ITEMS INDICATED AS “NOT SUPPLIED” CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE. Only Mason-Lite MFP33-GD Optional Outside Ø4” Glass Doors have been tested Combustion Air Kit and approved for use with this Model No.: MFP4-AK...
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Page 6: Mfp-39/44/49 Fireplace Parts Diagrams
MFP-39/44/49 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 4 Figure 3 DETAIL A See Page 16 thru 18 SCALE 1 : 8 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations. - Page 7 ¹ ITEMS NOTED ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. ² MFP39 requires 6, MFP44/49 requires 8 ³ ITEMS INDICATED AS “NOT SUPPLIED” CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE. Only Mason-Lite MFP39-GD, Optional Outside Ø4” MFP44-GD and MFP49- GD Glass Doors have been...
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Page 8: Mfp-63 Fireplace Parts Diagrams
MFP-63 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 6 Figure 6 DETAIL A See Page 16 thru 18 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations. - Page 9 MFP-63 Fireplace Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION MFP63-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) MFP63-1A HEARTH CENTER MFP63-2 3 sets REAR WALL (2 PIECES) MFP63-3 SIDE WALL MFP63-3A SIDE WALL (with Ø4” Outside Combustion Air Hole) MFP63-4 DOWN-DRAFT DIVERTER (2 PC) 1 set MFP63-5 DOME REAR - LOWER MFP63-6...
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Page 10: Fireplace Overall Dimensions: Mfp-33 And Mfp-63
Fireplace Overall Dimensions: MFP-33 and MFP-63 Mason-Lite MFP33 Fireplace Overall Dimensions 37" 32" Figure 7 11" 21" 22 1/2" 28" 23" 33" 12 1/4" 18 1/2" SECTION A-A Ø4" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS 22" CAN ALSO BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT. -
Page 11: Fireplace Overall Dimensions: Mfp-39/44/49
Fireplace Overall Dimensions: MFP-39/44/49 Mason-Lite MFP-39/44/49 Fireplace Overall Dimensions Figure 9 4" 11" 10" 21" 28" 23" 4 1/4" SECTION J-J (REFRACTORY LINING NOT SHOWN) Ø4” Outside Combustion Air Access may be installed on the right or left side. 4 1/2"... -
Page 12: Fireplace Framing Dimensions
Fireplace Framing Dimensions WARNING ▲ Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Cross-sectional Top View: Combustible Floor Systems Figure 10 2”... - Page 13 Fireplace Framing Dimensions Figure 12 Model Cross-sectional Top View MFP-33 70-1/2” (Corner Install): MFP-39 82-1/2” Combustible Floor Systems MFP-44 84-1/4” MFP-49 86” MFP-63 91” “A” 2” MIN 2” MIN NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH EXTENSION * 8” 8” * Not provided as part of fireplace 1’-0”...
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Page 14: Fireplace Framing Dimensions
Fireplace Framing Dimensions Figure 14 Non-Combustible Floor Systems MAINTAIN 2" CLEARANCE TO WOOD FRAMING 2" MIN CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 2" AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO 2" MIN "C" COMBUSTIBLES ON REAR AND SIDES OF UNIT LINTEL 2" MIN 28" 2" NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR SECTION A-A Figure 15 Combustible... -
Page 15: Safety Information
In addition to the basic enclosure, All current and future users of Mason-Lite Fireplaces are a standard 1-1/8” thick, high temperature refractory brick is charged with the responsibility for full knowledge of the... -
Page 16: Product Overview
• UL103 class A listed chimney system required. Important: Follow the chimney pipe manufacturer’s Testing and listing for these Mason-Lite Fireplaces has been instructions on the installation of their specific flue system. undertaken by PFS, Inc. Attention: You may need a residential building permit to install Careful step-by-step instructions for each phase of a Mason-Lite Fireplace. -
Page 17: Clearances To Combustibles
Particle board Mason-Lite Fireplace & Chimney System Mill board Plywood paneling 1) The Mason-Lite is designed to be installed with a listed Maintain the following clearances: UL103 - Class A, Metal Chimney System. • Unit sides, rear, Dome sides, rear & top: 2”... -
Page 18: Supporting Floor Systems
1/2”-13 UNC Nuts. WARNING to the licensed design professional and/or building contractor: It is your responsibility to be certain that the Mason-Lite can be properly supported by the combustible Figure 18 floor system on which the fireplace will rest. Metal Base... - Page 19 L + 0.5D is permitted to be substituted for the deflection resulting from L + D. Note that MASON-LITE cannot accept responsibility for structural floor support details. All drawings are presented as mere illustrations to indicate the presence of the underlying floor system. It is the responsibility of the general contractor/installer to consult with a local licensed design professional for guidance in building a proper floor support system.
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Page 20: Combustible Floor Installations
Combustible Floor Installations 8” Metal Base (MFP-63) 6” Metal Base (MFP-33/39/44/49) The Mason-Lite Metal Base ensures the minimum six inch The MFP-63 Mason-Lite Metal Base (MFPB63) ensures the clearance above combustible flooring is maintained. minimum eight inch clearance above combustible flooring is maintained. -
Page 21: What You Will Need
You will need a thin-set type mortar for bonding. Six (6) ea. All-thread x 12” long (with nuts and washers) The parts of the fireplace are made of Mason-Lite’s incredibly Metal base - 6 inch. strong blend of specialty cement and a light weight aggregate. -
Page 22: Assembly Instructions
Hearth shown prepared Figure 28 for Left Side position 1. Place the Mason-Lite Fireplace hearth base on top of your non-combustible floor or metal base. For concrete slabs, supporting floor needs to be rated at ASTM 90. 2. a) Combustible Floor Installations: Mix up a batch of mortar and adhere hearth slabs to the cement board (see Figure 25). - Page 23 Mix approx. 2 cu. ft. of Ready-Mix Concrete. Insert 28” for using MASON-LITE mortar. Stop to look at the smoke rebar vertically through the cells, into the holes in the dome side, front and rear walls to see that they are aligning hearth, adjacent to the rebar and/or all-thread sticking up correctly and that the surfaces are smooth and uniform.
- Page 24 20. Finally, set the Dome Top into position. Be sure that it is Note: Although you are cautioned to use MASON-LITE flush in every direction as you place it on the crest of the mortar sparingly because it does have such holding power, smoke dome wall assembly.
- Page 25 MFP-63 Assembly Instructions: MFP63-1 Hearth Figure 42 (shown prepared for 21. Place the Mason-Lite Fireplace hearth base on top of your Left Side position) non-combustible floor or metal base. For concrete slabs, supporting floor needs to be rated at ASTM 90.
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Page 26: Fireplace Assemblies
MFP-63 Fireplace Assembly 29. Rear walls are staggered on every row as shown in 31. After the last side walls are installed, place #3 rebar (10 Figures 45 and 46. each, 36 inch long) vertically through the cells, into the holes in the hearth, adjacent to the rebar and/or all-thread Rear Wall Figure 45... - Page 27 If things are proceeding as they should be, the WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. finished top surface should be flat and level. 40. For use of Masonry Chimney sections on the Mason-lite MFP63-9 Figure 51 fireplaces, please see Masonry Chimney instructions Dome Top located online at www.mason-lite.com...
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Page 28: Installing Damper And Chimney System
45. If installing a Damper Plate only as shown in Figure 56 Installing Damper and Chimney System (not supplied), refer to accompanying instructions and use an Optional Damper Support Kit obtainable from MFI. An All chimney systems must be installed with an integrated Anchor Plate will still be required for metal flue Damper System / Anchor Plate installed on or in the fireplace. -
Page 29: Firestop Radiation Shield
WITHOUT FIREBRICK LINING. Doing so will void all Modular Firebrick Lining warranties and may cause a hazardous condition. If using our Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners, use the extra mortar • Custom Firebrick Lining is not supplied by Masonry Fireplace we supply. Install Hearth Liner first. -
Page 30: Fireplace Finishes And Combustible Trim Clearances
Fireplace Finishes & Combustible Trim Clearances Hearth Material & Dimensions – Strict codes control the types of materials that you can select for your Mason-Lite Fireplace’s hearth as well as the hearth’s length and width. All hearth extensions must be made of code-rated, noncombustible Be sure that you carefully check the source of the outside air materials such as tile, brick, concrete or stone. -
Page 31: Chimney Pipe
The installation of an outside air kit should be performed during PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN the rough framing of the fireplace due to the nature of it’s Mason-Lite Fireplace 66-1/2” location. Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented 12-12DM crawl space (MFP4-AKF) or through a sidewall (MFP4-AK). -
Page 32: Adding A Gas Pipe
1st and 2nd lighting, you will be able to installed for safety. add a full fuel load to the MASON-LITE which is about 10 to 15 pounds of firewood at any given time. Consider that this typical When ordering, please refer to the parts lists in the beginning fuel load is three to four dry hardwood logs that are about 6”... -
Page 33: Starting A Fire And Basic Operation
SURFACE CRACKS Starting a Fire and Basic Operation Mason-Lite fireplaces are manufactured using high quality IMPORTANT: DO NOT BURN A FIRE WITHOUT FIREBRICK LINER. materials. During the drying process though, surface cracking (see Page 27 for details) may occur. These small cracks (under 1/16” will not affect the fireplace safety or performance). -
Page 36: Limited Warranty
MASON-LITE FIREPLACE Masonry Fireplaces Industries, LLC (MFI) warrants all Mason-Lite Fireplaces to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect fireplace performance for the lifetime of the product from the date of purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty. - Page 37 Masonry Fireplace Industries, LLC 6391 Jurupa Ave., Riverside, CA 92504...