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Stone Age Patio Series Outdoor Fireplace
1.0 Introduction
The following provides instructions for the installation
and operation of the Stone Age Fireplace, manufac-
tured by Stone Age Manufacturing, Collinsville, Okla-
homa.
Three generations of fireplace knowledge and experi-
ence have gone into the design and construction of the
Patio series fireplaces. Patio Series fireplaces are de-
signed for outdoor use only, and should not be in-
stalled near a structure or covered area. A minimum of
8' horizontal clearance to a structure or covered area is
recommended.
Assembly and Cutaway views of a SA-24PS fireplace
are shown in Figure 1.
SA-24PS
Front View
Figure 1. SA-24PS Fireplace Assembly
& Cutaway View
It is recommended that this fireplace be installed by a
professional installer, or by a builder in new construc-
tion. Installation by a non-qualified person may ne-
gate the warranty.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Installation and Operation Instructions
SA-24PS
Side
Cutaway
View
2.0 Description
The fireplace is delivered as a kit with all components
necessary to complete the installation. Component
arrangements are shown in Figure 2. Components are
listed in Table 1. Specifications and clearances are
shown in Table 2.
A completed installation should include the following:
A. Fireplace items shown in Figure 2 and listed in
Table 1.
B. Chimney Cap (sold separately) (Shown in Figure
15).
C. Fireplace Grate (sold separately) (Shown in Fig-
ure 16).
D. Split firebrick (firebrick is optional, and not re-
quired on Patio Series fireplaces, but may be in-
stalled if desired, sold separately).
E. Stone Age Multi-Purpose Ready-Mix Cement
(sold separately).
F. Masonry-compatible finishing materials, as re-
quired to cover the outer surfaces of the fireplace kit
(sold separately).
Ensure that appropriate building permits required by
local codes are obtained before installation in an exist-
ing home.
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3
Figure 2. SA-24PS Exploded View
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3
9A
9A
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8
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- Page 1 B. Chimney Cap (sold separately) (Shown in Figure 8’ horizontal clearance to a structure or covered area is 15). recommended. Assembly and Cutaway views of a SA-24PS fireplace C. Fireplace Grate (sold separately) (Shown in Fig- are shown in Figure 1. ure 16).
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Page 2: Specifications
Additional flue sections must be purchased separately. Note: Drawings of the fireplace components, with dimensions, are shown on page 10. 2.1 Specifications Table 2: Clearances (See Figure 3) Figure 3. SA-24PS Mantel & Hearth Item Clearance Figure 3 Reference Sidewall to Opening 18”... - Page 3 Areas with colder climates may also require It is most important that the Stone Age fireplace be deeper footings or piers that reach below the frost line installed according to the following instructions. It is to prevent frost heaving.
- Page 4 Components broken into multiple pieces must be replaced. Front If this is your first Stone Age installation, it is suggest- ed that you first assemble the components without mortar to familiarize yourself with how the compo- nents fit together. See Figure 2.
- Page 5 D. Install the upper sidewalls (3), ensuring they are level and square. See Figure 10. Hearth Base Figure 7. Block Base with Hearth B. Set the base plate (2), ensuring it is level and square. See Figure 8. Figure 10. Upper Sidewalls Base Plate E.
- Page 6 A maximum of four additional feet of chimney is recommended with the Patio Series fireplaces. Install the first Stone Age masonry chimney section (9A), with the tile extending upward. Fill the void on the bottom with mortar to create a smooth transi- tion.
- Page 7 same refractory mortar used to build the kit is used to D. Keep a screen in front of the fireplace except install these materials. when tending the fire. 3.4 Chimney Cap E. Keep combustible furniture/pillows at least four feet from the opening. At the top of the chimney, use mortar to create a cap, sloping away from the clay flue and running out to F.
- Page 8 Experienced fire builders often use small amounts of WARNING: NEVER USE GASOLINE, softwood kindling and newspaper when starting a split GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN hardwood log fire. FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR 4.4 Seasoned Wood LIQUIDS TO START OR Most freshly cut “green” wood will not burn well and “FRESHEN UP”...
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Page 9: Cleaning, Inspection And Maintenance
F. If creosote has accumulated, it should be re- and may be more likely to roll out of the moved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Clean fireplace if not placed carefully on the log the chimney as outlined below or have the chimney grate. -
Page 10: Fireplace Components
Surface Area: 4 square feet Corner Length: 2 Linear feet Ready-Mix Mortar Required 1/8 Bucket/Bag for Assembly Mortar Required for 1/8 - 1/4 Finishing Buckets/Bags Fireplace Components SA-24PS 34” 19” 33” Base Plate Throat 34” 27” 19” 33” 11” 22.5”... -
Page 12: Limited Warranty
Stone Age Manufacturing, Inc., shall be covered by their manufacturer’s warranties. This Limited Warranty covers only actual manufacturing defects in the Stone Age product and does not cover de- fects or faulty workmanship in the installation of the product or the ma- sonry or other structure in which it is installed.
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