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B. Install Screens
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Lay one screen panel flat and slide the round end of
the rod through the rings starting at the handle side of
the screen. Leave the last ring off the rod.
•
Insert the rod through the hole in the bracket. Slip the
last ring over the rod on the other side of the bracket.
•
Fasten the flat end of the screen rod back in place us-
ing the screw removed earlier.
•
Repeat for the other screen panel
Round end of Rod through rings,
then into Screen Rod Clip
Figure 7.5 Installing Screens
VERY IMPORTANT: Allow the mortar 72 hours to cure before operating the fireplace.
If Mortor is applied, it should be
applied after finishing material is
installed. Mortar will be applied
between finishing materials and
molded brick edges, bottom and
sides.
The seam between finishing materials
and firebox top must be sealed with
non-combustible sealant.
Figure 7.6
Facing Materials and Mortar
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • ODCASTLEWD-42-B • 4070-160 Rev A • 10/22
Top of Fireplace
Rod Screen
Clip
Inside
Firebox
The surface of the finished hearth extension and
the surface of the hearth panel should be level.
C.
Mortar (Optional)
The brick panels have been designed for installation
without the use of mortar being necessary. If the look of
mortar is preferred, it is available and can be installed.
Follow the directions on the container for mixing.
The mortar can be applied with a mortar bag or troweled
on. Applying with mortar bag may be easiest and less
messy. Clean sparingly as paint will rub off and may
need to be touched up. Touch up paint is available as
an accessory.
D. Grate
•
Install the grate If a gas log set is not going to be in-
stalled.
•
Position the rear grate bar in the Grate Retainer
•
Position the top of the grate retainer over the rear grate
bar and fasten in place with screw provided.
E. Glass Doors (optional)
•
If installing the glass door kit, make sure the finished
opening should be 38 x 42 inches (965 x 167 mm) to allow
for door installation.
The non-combustible finishing
material across the top of
fireplace opening will be even
with lower edge of metal face.
Non-combustible finishing
materials MUST overlap
side faces by 1 1/4 in. (32 mm)
to cover the edges of the
panels. Finished opening
should be 38 x 42 in. (965 x
1067 mm) to allow for door
installation.
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