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VENT FREE/SEE-THROUGH VENT FREE FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION, SPECIFICATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read the entire manual before beginning construction.
For use only with a listed gas-fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40,000 BTU/H. Do not build a wood fire.
IMPORTANT: This manual contains product usage guidelines, in-field application rules, installation steps, and operating and
maintenance instructions for the FireRock Vent Free/See-Through Vent Free pre-engineered masonry fireplace kit. This manual
should become the property of and be reviewed by all current and future users of this product. It is the responsibility of the general
contractor and the installer to ensure that the instructions set forth in this manual are followed exactly. It is also the responsibility
of the general contractor to provide adequate clearance to combustibles (see page 10) from all fireplace surfaces as specified herein.
Before installing this product, please consult with local building and zoning authorities regarding the need for proper permitting.
If the information in this manual (including installation instructions) is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result,
causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
MANUFACTURING:
3620 Avenue C
Birmingham, AL 35064
PHONE: (205) 639-5000
LISTED MASONRY FIREPLACE SYSTEM
MODEL FIREROCK VENT FREE/SEE-THROUGH VENT FREE
30", 36", 42", 48" MODULAR FIREPLACE
ANSI Z21.91 COMPLIANT
Contents of this manual may change without prior notification
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Keep these instructions for future use.
TOLL-FREE: (888) 876-1025
ADMINISTRATIVE:
1500 1st Ave N #75
Birmingham, AL 35203
FAX: (888) 886-3473
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT: This manual contains product usage guidelines, in-field application rules, installation steps, and operating and maintenance instructions for the FireRock Vent Free/See-Through Vent Free pre-engineered masonry fireplace kit. This manual should become the property of and be reviewed by all current and future users of this product. It is the responsibility of the general contractor and the installer to ensure that the instructions set forth in this manual are followed exactly.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ..................................Materials and Equipment List ..................................Intended Use Statement ....................................Installation Considerations .................................... Warnock Hersey Listing Labels ..................................Fireplace Dimensions ....................................... Clearance to Combustibles .................................... Rough Framing Dimensions ................................... Fireplace Installation ......................................12-19 Foundation ......................................Mixing and Applying Mortar ................................. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
For safety information regarding the operation of this fireplace, see pages 21-22. The FireRock Vent Free/See-Through Vent Free fireplace is a modular system designed to be assembled in field using FireRock Adhesive Mortar. Each component is designed for a specific part of the firebox, smoke chamber and flue design, and therefore only one means of assembly is possible. -
Page 5: Materials And Equipment List
• Level 44” Base plate • Plastic shims 50” Base plate 56” Base plate • FireRock Adhesive Mortar Firebox side • Firebrick Back wall 30” (Courses 1 & 2) • ANSI Z21.11.2 listed gas log set Back wall 30” (Course 3) (max. -
Page 6: Intended Use Statement
Do not use a fireplace insert or other product not specified for use with a fireplace with the reflective properties of this product. Any fireplace insert must be approved, in writing, by FireRock Products, LLC. Failure to heed this warning could result in failure of this product and/or the insert product. -
Page 7: Installation Considerations
HINTS If this is your first FireRock installation, it would only take a few extra minutes to “dry stack” (erect without mortar) your firebox to gain a better understanding of how the components go together. Then disassemble and erect using FireRock Adhesive Mortar. -
Page 8: Warnock Hersey Listing Labels
WARNOCK HERSEY LISTING LABELS LISTED VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURE MODEL FireRock 30 VF 36 VF 42 VF 48 VF CERTIFIED TO ANSI Z21.91-2017 FOR USE WITH APPROVED ANSI Z21.11.2 DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS WHI- SEE FIRE ROCK’S INSTALLATION AND W/N 13351... -
Page 9: Fireplace Dimensions
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS VENT FREE FIREPLACE DIMENSION 30” 36” 42” 48” OVERALL WIDTH 38” 44” 50” 56” OVERALL DEPTH 28.5” 28.5” 28.5” 28.5” FIREBOX HEIGHT 40.5” 40.5” 40.5” 40.5” OPENING WIDTH* 32.5” 38.5” 44.5” 50.5” OPENING HEIGHT* 33” 33” 33” 33” FIREBOX DEPTH 22.5”... -
Page 10: Clearance To Combustibles
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MANTLE Opening to Side wall 6” 12” TILE/MARBLE Opening to Combustible 12” Mantle with 8” Depth 6” Unit to Floor 0” Unit Top Side Framing 0” Unit Top at Front to Framing 3.5” Unit Top at Rear to Framing 0”... -
Page 11: Rough Framing Dimensions
51” 57” The numbers listed are the framing dimensions recommended by FireRock, which add ½” of air space to the required clearances. Always maintain the stated minimum clearance to combustibles for this unit. Failure to maintain stated minimum clearance to combustibles on page 10 may result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. -
Page 12: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION STEP 1: FOUNDATION The FireRock Vent Free/See-Through Vent Free fireplace may be erected directly on a noncombustible base. If the design calls for the enclosure to be installed on carpeting, tile, or a combustible material other than wood... -
Page 13: Mixing And Applying Mortar
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION STEP 2: MIXING AND APPLYING MORTAR FIREROCK ADHESIVE MORTAR FireRock Adhesive Mortar must be used when building the FireRock fireplace for your FireRock warranty to be valid. Use of other mortar will void your FireRock warranty This mortar is available from your FireRock dealer or distributor. -
Page 14: Firebox Assembly
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION STEP 3: FIREBOX ASSEMBLY BASE PLATE The base plate must be placed on a level surface. It is very important that your base plate be square to the room, properly centered and level. Mark out the position of the FIGURE 6.1 base plate on the supporting floor system. - Page 15 LEVELING AND ALIGNING COMPONENTS It is important that each course of the firebox is level and flush with adjoining components. FireRock mortar is not intended to create a mortar joint of any thickness for leveling purposes. Leveling and alignment adjustments should be made by the use of small shims.
- Page 16 LEVELING AND ALIGNING COMPONENTS It is important that each course of the firebox is level and flush with adjoining components. FireRock mortar is not intended to create a mortar joint of any thickness for leveling purposes. Leveling and alignment adjustments should be made by the use of small shims.
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Page 17: Placing The Top Plate
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION STEP 4: PLACING THE TOP PLATE The final component of the fireplace is the top plate. Completely cover the tops of the firebox sides and back block with 1/2” - 1” of mortar before placing this final component and be sure it is level front-to- back and side-to-side. -
Page 18: Firebrick Installation
(Figure 8.3). FireRock makes no claims as to the performance of firebrick or firebrick mortars except those manufactured by FireRock. It is typical for heat stress cracks to appear in the firebricks after use. The National Fire Protection FULLY BRICKED FIREBOX... - Page 19 FireRock makes no claims as to the performance of firebrick or firebrick mortars except those manufactured FIGURE 8.5 by FireRock. It is typical for heat stress cracks to appear in the firebricks after use. The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says your fireplace and flue...
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Page 20: Typical Gypsum Board Application
TYPICAL GYPSUM BOARD APPLICATION Failure to maintain stated minimum clearance to combustibles on page 10 may result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. VENT FREE FIREPLACE FIGURE 9.1 SEE-THROUGH VENT FREE FIREPLACE FIGURE 9.2... -
Page 21: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This section of the manual is to help you get maximum efficiency and maximum smoke (particulate) reduction from your FireRock fireplace. If you experience any difficulty or have any questions concerning your fireplace, contact your dealer/distributor or FireRock’s Technical Support Desk (888.876.1025). -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
These fireplaces are not intended to heat an entire home or to be used as a primary heat source. They are designed to ensure homeowner comfort by providing supplemental heat to the room. Overfiring, abusive burning or mistreatment of the fireplace unit can cause permanent damage to the unit and will invalidate your FireRock warranty. INSPECTION AND CLEANING... -
Page 23: Vent Free Parts Dimensions
FIREPLACE PARTS CONVENTIONAL VENT FREE BASE PLATE ISOMETRIC SIDE ELEVATION PLAN FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A DIM B DIM C 30” 38” 32” 21 1/2” FRONT ELEVATION 36” 44” 38” 27 1/2” 42” 50” 44” 33 1/2” 48” 56” 50” 39 1/2” FIREBOX SIDE PLAN SIDE ELEVATION... - Page 24 FIREPLACE PARTS CONVENTIONAL VENT FREE FIREBOX BACK WALL (COURSES 1 & 2) PLAN SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION ISOMETRIC FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30” 29 7/8” 36” 35 7/8” 42” 41 7/8” 48” 47 7/8” FIREBOX BACK WALL (COURSE 3) PLAN SIDE ELEVATION ISOMETRIC FIREPLACE SIZE...
- Page 25 FIREPLACE PARTS CONVENTIONAL VENT FREE FIREBOX BACK WALL (COURSE 4) PLAN SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION ISOMETRIC FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A 30” 29 7/8” 36” 35 7/8” 42” 41 7/8” 48” 47 7/8” TOP PLATE SIDE ELEVATION PLAN ISOMETRIC FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A DIM B DIM C...
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Page 26: See-Through Vent Free Parts Dimensions
FIREPLACE PARTS SEE-THROUGH VENT FREE BASE PLATE SIDE ELEVATION PLAN ISOMETRIC FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A DIM B DIM C 30” 38” 32” 21 1/2” FRONT ELEVATION 36” 44” 38” 27 1/2” 42” 50” 44” 33 1/2” 48” 56” 50” 39 1/2” FIREBOX SIDE PLAN SIDE ELEVATION... - Page 27 FIREPLACE PARTS SEE-THROUGH VENT FREE TOP PLATE PLAN SIDE ELEVATION ISOMETRIC FIREPLACE SIZE DIM A DIM B DIM C 30” 38” 32” 21 1/2” FRONT ELEVATION 36” 44” 38” 27 1/2” 42” 50” 44” 33 1/2” 48” 56” 50” 39 1/2”...
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Page 29: Terms And Conditions
Buyer, FireRock, at its sole discretion and Buyer’s expense, may agree as a service to Buyer to process Buyer’s claim against the carrier for any loss or damage in transit, provided that such claim is received by FireRock within two (2) days of delivery of the Goods to Buyer. - Page 30 5. SECURITY INTEREST: As collateral security for the payment of the purchase price of the Goods, Buyer hereby grants to FireRock a lien on and security interest in and to all of the right, title and interest, to and under the Goods, wherever located, and whether now existing or hereafter arising or acquired from time to time, and in all accessions thereto and replacements or modifications thereof, as well as all proceeds (including insurance proceeds of the foregoing).
- Page 31 HEIRS AND ASSIGNS. 14. TERMINATION: In addition to any remedies that may be provided under this Agreement, FireRock may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon written notice to Buyer, if Buyer: (a) fails to pay any amount when due under this Agreement;...
- Page 32 Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA. The AAA shall designate a panel of ten (10) potential arbitrators knowledgeable in the subject matter of the Dispute. Each of FireRock and Buyer shall designate, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the list of potential arbitrators, one of the potential arbitrators to serve, and the two arbitrators so designated shall select a third arbitrator from the eight remaining candidates.
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Page 33: Terms And Conditions
MASONRY FIREPLACES – EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY FireRock warrants to the original Buyer (including, if the original Buyer is a contractor, the original purchaser of a new, or the current owner of an existing, home or other building into which the Goods are installed) that the fireplace purchased from FireRock (the “Fireplace”) will be free from material defects in materials, under normal use, for twenty (20 years). - Page 34 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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