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Instructions Inc. FOR BEST RESULTS, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A POWER VENT SYSTEM BE INSTALLED (NOT INCLUDED) Masonry Firebox Model MFPST43 THIS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE COMPLIES WITH STANDARDS UL127 AND ULC610 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.
Serial number and date code should be stamped on the plate where required. .12” 6.25” DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL Masonry Report See MFI’s installation and operating instructions for Fireplace No. 08-154 ® this model. Contact local building officials about Industries, LLC 6391 Jurupa Ave.
MFPST43 Fireplace Parts Diagrams MFPST43 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Fireplace Parts Diagram Fireplace Parts Diagram Figure 1 Combustible Floor System Parts Combustible Floor System Parts Figure 2...
MFPST43 Fireplace Parts List MFPST43 Fireplace Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION HEARTH (Left or Right) SIDE WALL WITH OUTSIDE AIR KIT ACCESS Ø4” HOLE SIDE WALL LOWER SIDE DOME LINTEL LOWER DOME FRONT 53 X4 X 3 X 1/4 ANGLE IRON SPILL SWITCH BAFFLE UPPER SIDE DOME UPPER DOME FRONT...
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.
Fireplace Industries,Inc.(MFI), proud manufacturers of Mason- Attention: Be advised that all the illustrations in this manual Lite Fireplaces. Thank you for choosing MFI. are for general reference only. Do not scale drawings. Actual You may have thought long and hard before you chose the design elements will vary from case to case.
Clearances to Combustibles Clearances to Combustibles The Mason-Lite Steel Platform , the 1/2” concrete board above, the 1” ceramic fiber blanket or board within the platform (Fig.15) and the 2” clearance for dome front, and unit The distance to be maintained from the surfaces of the sides provide the temperature safety margin to combustible fireplace to combustibles must be observed.
Attach the firebox side wall anchors to steel support frame Supporting Floor Systems Supporting Floor Systems by inserting all-thread rods through holes on the bottom flange on the steel support frame as shown in Figure 14. Secure with two Ø 2” o.d. x Ø 9/16” i.d. x 0.10” Washers and two 1/2-13 It is the ultimate responsibility of the installer to ensure that proper concrete slab supports are used.
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MASON-LITE Weight Determination The following are dead load weight estimates for the Mason-Lite Fireplace. Table I Model: MFPST43 Fireplace 1,606 lbs. Damper/Anchor Plate, Firebrick & 350 lbs. Mortar Steel Platform 70 lb.. 53” x 28” Floor Area (10.3 square feet) Other Weight Considerations: 1) Fireplace finished facing (surround): This information needs to be obtained from the contractor.
23” The installation of an anchor plate/damper is required but not supplied. You may purchase it from any chimney manufacturer or MFI. Also, an optional combustion air inlet MFPST43 Metal Base Assembly MFP4-AK can be obtained from MFI. Figure 17 Refractory Firebrick Liners also need to be installed.
Field Assembly Procedures Field Assembly Procedures a) Mixing the MASON-LITE mortar – The mortar comes you are working with is larger than the rest. You will want to premixed and should be dry. Be sure to use clean water and apply “stripes”...
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Note: Although you are cautioned to use MASON-LITE course of block. As you complete each section, make mortar sparingly because it does have such holding power, you should look over the firebox assembly at the certain that you adhere the mortar at each and every end and fill in any gaps, especially joint connections, with joint.
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Figure 26 Figure 29 Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling Completed Firebox E x i s t i n g C e i l i n g Frame Firestop Spacer eight #8 x 3/4 Screws 12) For Anchor/Damper Plate Installation Instructions go to page 17.
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Figure 33 Herringbone Brick Pattern the life of the firebrick, or the firebrick mortar, for heat stress cracks to appear. MFI cannot be responsible for this and other wear and tear to the firebrick and mortar. MFPST43FRBL- Running Bond Modular Firebrick Lining If using our Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners, simply use an extra bucket of the mortar we supply.
You are facing a potential fire hazard. MFI cannot be SEE FIG. stone. MASON-LITE Fireplaces usually have an opening of responsible for the make-up of material on the exterior of the approximately 8 sq.
• 3) Be sure that you carefully check the source of the outside air Meets the requirements of NFPA 211. • before you choose the site for your air intake. You don’t want Designed in accordance with ICC Codes. a place where snow will collect, where bushes or trees will be growing or a location that is too close to any other structure.
Mason-Lite Owner’s Operation & Precautions 2. Apply balance of gasket cement in a 1/4” (one-quarter inch) bead on top of smoke dome top approx. 3” (3 inches) Installers of the Mason-Lite are urged to leave the owner’s outside of outlet hole. Install damper on top of unit pressing manual with the unit after installation is complete.
Starting a Fire and Basic Operation check the outside of the chimney, the metal flashing and weather seals that surround it. If you find any cracks or openings around Before starting a fire in your fireplace, open the damper to screws or nails, seal them to avoid any roof or chimney chase its’...
HEREBY EXCLUDED. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. If a component is found to be defective under the terms of this warranty, the party this warranty is extended to shall notify MFI, , Riverside, CA 92514 6391 Jurupa Ave., PO Box 4338...
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