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barkman Oasis Assembly, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 fireplace assembly, operation and maintenance guide...

  • Page 2: Installation And Use

    3. Read the installation, operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Barkman Concrete Ltd. is not liable for any property damage or bodily injury caused by failure to follow the installation instructions, improper use of the product or any negligence or carelessness of the consumer.

  • Page 3: Fire Warning

    11. Never leave the fireplace unattended when in use. 12. We strongly recommend the installation of a steel fireplace grate on the floor of the fireplace before starting to make fires. This makes it easier to ignite the fire, directing heat away from the floor which extends the life of the floor by inhibiting the formation of small cracks from excess heat.These grates are available at hardware and building supply outlets.
  • Page 4 3 tubes of landscape glue 4 tubes of high temperature silicone gloves instruction guide Note: If installing your oasis fireplace on an unstructured base, please ensure to follow these steps: • Excavate area approx. 9” below grade 8 x 12 quarry stone 12 x 4 quarry stone •...
  • Page 5 back mantle (large) front mantle (small) arch plastic and steel shims fireplace cap (2 pieces) recess panel spark arrestor roof front roof back Firebricks: 2 1/2” x 4” x 4 1/2” 2 1/2” x 6” x 4 1/2” 2 1/2” x 9” x 4 1/2” To help protect your chimney from snow and rain, an optional fireplace rain cap (not included in kit) is available for purchase at your nearest dealer.

  • Page 6: Section A - Fireplace Base & Firebox

    Section A - Fireplace Base & Firebox 1. On your prepared level base, lay out 8”x12” the first layer as in the diagram. 8 x 12 (21) 4 x 8 4”x8” IMPORTANT: Periodic checks must be made to ensure that the layers remain level.
  • Page 7 4. Lay out the accent band as indicated in the image. Glue the accent band in place where it contacts the quarry stone behind and below using the included landscape glue. 8 x 12 accent stone (13) 5. Lay out the fourth layer of the wall surround as indicated in the diagram.

  • Page 8: Section B - Opening Surround & Mantle

    8”x12” Section B - Opening Surround & Mantle 8”x8” 1. Lay out the first layer of the wall 4”x4” surround as indicated in the diagram. Glue this layer down using the included landscape glue. 8 x 12 8”x4” 8 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 4 2.
  • Page 9 2 ½”x9”x4 ½” 4. Place the second row of firebrick as indicated. Using a rubber mallet, tap quarry stone to tightly fit against firebrick. 2 ½”x9”x4 ½” firebrick 2 ½”x3 ½”x4 ½” 2 ½”x3 ½”x4 ½” firebrick 5. Repeat patterns from steps 1-4 of section B to a height of 5 layers.
  • Page 10 7. Place the arch into the seventh layer as indicated in the diagram. Glue the arch down where it contacts the quarry stone below using the included landscape glue. IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the arch in place until the next layer of quarry stone is set atop of it.
  • Page 11 8”x 12” 10. Lay out the eighth layer of the wall surround as indicated in the diagram. Glue this layer down using the included landscape glue. 8 x 12 12”x 4” 4 x 8 4”x8” 4”x4” 4 x 4 12 x 4 11.

  • Page 12: Section C - Chimney Surround & Roof

    Match distance from back edge with quarry stone beneath 8”x8” the mantle. 8”x12” Section C – Chimney Surround & Roof 1. Centre the recess panel on the mantle and lay out the first layer of the wall surround. Quarry stone sits in recess panel notch in all 5 layers.
  • Page 13 4. Place the spark arrestor at the top of the fireplace setup as shown. 5. Carefully place both front and back pieces of the roof on the wall surround, ensuring that the opening for the chimney is facing the front and aligned with the opening below it.

  • Page 14: After Installation

    8. Repeat the previous two steps to a height of 5 layers above the roof, checking that the layers remain level. Glue the 5th layer down with landscape glue. 9. Install the two-piece fireplace cap as indicated in the diagram. Adjust the cap as needed to ensure that it is centred with a 1 3/8”...

  • Page 15: Maintenance Instructions

    Due to thermal expansion and contraction, surface cracks may appear inside the fireplace. This is normal, and will not affect the quality of your fireplace. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Your fireplace is designed to be used with natural, dry wood products only. DO NOT USE CHARCOAL, PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER, CHIPPED WOOD PRODUCTS, SAPPY WOOD (SUCH AS PINE), LAMINATED WOOD, OR ANY MATERIAL OTHER THAN DRY MEDIUM OR HARD NATURAL FIREWOOD.
  • Page 16 BARKMAN CONCRETE LIMITED Steinbach Office Calgary Office 152 Brandt Street, 813 McCool Street, Box 1136, Steinbach, MB R5G 0R2 Crossfield, AB T0M 0S0 T 204 326 3445 or 1 800 461 2278 T 403 946 4630 F 204 326 5915 F 403 946 4631 steinbach@barkmanconcrete.com...

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