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FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Installation of brick should be done after
the fireplace is placed in a permanent location.
1. The fireplace is shipped with the hearth preinstalled. It is held in
place for shipping with 3 shipping brackets (Figure 13). Remove
these brackets before installing any of the other firebrick walls.
2. Install the left and right firebrick walls. There is a bracket with 2
tabs on the bottom of each firebrick wall. Angle the wall into the
fireplace opening and into the slots on the side of the hearth (Figure
14), then tilt the top of the panel toward the firebox surround.
3. Secure the firebrick wall using 2 of the retainers provided. The
bracket will slip underneath the metal lip on the top of the wall
and screw into the inner dome of the fireplace (Figure 15).
4. Install the rear firebrick wall last. Place the wall face side down
on the hearth with the bottom of the wall toward the rear of the
firebox and the top toward the front of the fireplace. Tilt the wall
up toward the back of the firebox. Secure with remaining retaining
brackets provided (Figure 15).
5. It is recommended that the joints between all firebrick walls be
grouted for a more finished look, see grouting instructions.
For more information and to watch a how to video go to IHP.US.com
and select Technical Support.
Shipping
Brackets
Figure 13 - Removing Shipping Brackets
Slot
Hearth
Figure 14 - Slots for Firebrick Walls
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INSTALLATION Continued
GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS
Material provided:
Bag of cement
Bag of sand
Material required:
Piping bag
Joints striker
Heavy duty mixing bucket
Sponge or Wet Cloth
1. Moisten brick surface with damp sponge or spray bottle just prior
2. In a heavy duty mixing bucket, add equal parts cement and sand.
3. The overall length of piping bag should be about 16". If the bag is
4. Put grout mixture into piping bag making sure the smaller opening
5. Grout all joints where two firebrick walls come together.
Right Face
6. Using a trowel, remove excess grout mixture by moving trowel in
7. Using a joint striker, smooth out grout line.
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Figure 15 - Installing Side Walls
to application. When bricks are wet, any excess grout mixture on
bricks will easily wipe off.
Add enough water and mix together well using a power drill with
mixing wand attachment to a yogurt like consistency. Not adding
enough water can lead to grout falling out after burning.
longer than 16", cut it down to size by removing end with larger
opening. This will make the bag easier to handle.
is downward and over a moist towel to avoid spilling. Place a wet
towel over the bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of
grout mixture. This will keep the mixture moist and it will not dry
out before use.
the direction of the joint. Grout mixture in the joint should now be
flush with brick surface. If not enough grout is applied into each
space, grout may fall out after burning.
Allow 72 hours before operating fireplace.
Retaining
Bracket
127026-01B
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