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Instructions
MFP72-RGL / MFP84-RGL / MFP96-RGL / MFP108-RGL / MFP120-RGL
Do not install this fireplace directly on combustible material. For combustible floor installation,
use only approved non-combustible support structure.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assis-
tance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
THIS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE COMPLIES WITH STANDARDS UL127 AS A FACTORY-
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appli-
ance, it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory
items when needed. Keep it with your other important papers.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log
approved to ANSI Z21.60 standards. It has not been tested or approved for unvented gas logs.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Summary of Contents for mFi MASON-LITE MFP72-RGL
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Page 1: Cover Page
Installation and Operation Instructions Masonry Firebox Models MFP72-RGL / MFP84-RGL / MFP96-RGL / MFP108-RGL / MFP120-RGL WARNING Do not install this fireplace directly on combustible material. For combustible floor installation, use only approved non-combustible support structure. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page ......................1 Hearth Ember Shields ................27 Table of contents ....................2 Venting ......................28 Example Rating Label ..................3 Class A Chimney Pipe ................28 Safety Information ..................4 - 5 Mason-Lite Fireplace & Chimney System ...............28 Installation ......................4 Seismic / Non-Seismic Code ................28 Guidelines for Use ....................4 Tools and Materials Required for Installation ..........28 - 29 Warnings ......................4... -
Page 3: Example Rating Label
6.75” DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL Tested & Listed By Masonry Fireplace See MFI’s installation and operating instructions fo this model.Contact local Industries, Inc. building officials about restrictions and installation specifications in your area. 6391 Jurupa Ave. ® Riverside, CA 92504... -
Page 4: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION The Mason-Lite Regal Masonry Fireplace is a modular refrac- WARNING tory masonry unit designed for field assembly. The firebox is constructed using pre-cast, interlocking refractory blocks. This fireplace is not intended to be used as The blocks are secured together using Mortar. The system a substitute for a furnace to heat an entire includes all parts necessary for the assembly of a complete home. -
Page 5: Intended Use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Continued OPERATIONAL INFORMATION: WARNING For solid fuel, use only properly dried cord wood or processed Firebox must be lined with firebrick (ASTM- solid wood fuel fire logs. When using processed solid fuel fire logs, do not poke or stir the logs during burning. Use C1261). -
Page 6: Parts List
PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) MFP72-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: Note: If your installation is on combustible floor, the total fireplace height will increase due to the addition of the required CMU blocks, cement board & insulation blanket. NOTE: See page 43, for CMU Block layout Only approved non-combustible support structure must be used when installing on combustible floor systems. - Page 7 PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP72-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: ITEM Description MFP39-1 Hearth, Left or Right MFP39-1A Hearth, Middle Left MFP72-1 Hearth, Middle Right MFP49-3A Side Wall W/Ø4 MFP49-3 Side Wall MFP72-2 Rear Wall MFP39-2 Rear Wall MFP72-4L Smoke Shelf Left (Draft Diverter) Smoke Shelf Right(Draft Diverter) MFP72-4R...
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Page 8: Mfp84-Rgl Firebox Parts List
PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP84-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: Note: If your installation is on combustible floor, the total fireplace height will increase due to the addition of the required CMU blocks, cement board & insulation blanket. NOTE: See page 43, for CMU Block layout Only approved non-combustible support structure must be used when installing on combustible floor systems. - Page 9 PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP84-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: ITEM Description MFP39-1 Hearth, Left or Right MFP39-1A Hearth, Middle Left/Right MFP84-1 Hearth Filler MFP49-3A Side Wall W/Ø4 MFP49-3 Side Wall MFP39-2 Rear Wall MFP84-2 Rear Wall MFP84-4L Downdraft Diverter LH Downdraft Diverter RH MFP84-4R MFP84-4M...
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Page 10: Mfp96-Rgl Firebox Parts List
PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP96-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: Note: If your installation is on combustible floor, the total fireplace height will increase due to the addition of the required CMU blocks, cement board & insulation blanket. NOTE: See page 43, for CMU Block layout Only approved non-combustible support structure must be used when installing on combustible floor systems. - Page 11 PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP96-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: ITEM Description MFP39-1 Hearth, Left or Right MFP39-1A Hearth, Middle Left/Right MFP96-1 Hearth Filler MFP49-3A Side Wall W/Ø4 MFP49-3 Side Wall MFP39-2 Rear Wall MFP96-2S Rear Wall MFP96-4L Downdraft Diverter LH MFP96-4R Downdraft Diverter RH MFP96-4M...
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Page 12: Mfp108-Rgl Firebox Parts List
PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP108-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: Note: If your installation is on combustible floor, the total fireplace height will increase due to the addition of the required CMU blocks, cement board & insulation blanket. NOTE: See page 44, for CMU Block layout Only approved non-combustible support structure must be used when installing on combustible floor systems. - Page 13 PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP108-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: ITEM Description MFP39-1 Hearth, Left or Right MFP39-1A Hearth, Middle Left/Right MFP108-1 Hearth Filler MFP49-3A Side Wall W/Ø4 MFP49-3 Side Wall MFP44-2 Rear Wall MFP108-2-R/L Rear Wall MFP108-4L Downdraft Diverter LH MFP108-4R Downdraft Diverter RH MFP108-4M...
- Page 14 PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP120-RGL FIREBOX PARTS LIST: Note: If your installation is on combustible floor, the total fireplace height will increase due to the addition of the required CMU blocks, cement board & insulation blanket. NOTE: See page 44, for CMU Block layout Only approved non-combustible support structure must be used when installing on combustible floor systems.
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Page 15: Mfp120-Rgl Firebox Parts List
PARTS LIST (Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor) Continued MFP120-RGL ITEM Description FIREBOX PARTS LIST: MFP39-1 Hearth, Left or Right MFP120-1 Hearth, Middle MFP49-3A Side Wall W/Ø4 MFP49-3 Side Wall MFP44-2 Rear Wall MFP49-2 Rear Wall MFP120-4L Downdraft Diverter LH MFP120-4R Downdraft Diverter RH MFP108-4ML Downdraft Diverter Middle Left MFP108-4MR... -
Page 16: Firebox Dimensions
FIREBOX DIMENSIONS - All dimensions are in Figure 1 inches. 30” 14-1/4” MFP72-RGL - All vertical dimensions are dry stack minimum. Mortar 11” thickness may add up to 1 inch to the overall height. - Firebrick lining not shown. 1/2” 60-1/2”... -
Page 17: Mfp96-Rgl And Mfp108-Rgl
FIREBOX DIMENSIONS Continued - All dimensions are in Figure 3 inches. 36” 16-1/4” MFP96-RGL - All vertical dimensions are dry stack minimum. Mortar 11” thickness may add up to 1 inch to the overall height. - Firebrick lining not shown. 84-1/2”... -
Page 18: Mfp120-Rgl
FIREBOX DIMENSIONS Continued - All dimensions are in inches. - All vertical dimensions are dry stack minimum. Mortar thickness may add up to 1 inch to the overall height. - Firebrick lining not shown. Figure 5 14-1/4” MFP120-RGL 3” 11-1/4” 4-1/4”... -
Page 19: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION Figure 6 - Typical Installations Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your business! Internal Please read and understand these instructions before Wall Corner installing or operating. Installation Installation PRODUCT OVERVIEW Mason-Lite Fireplaces are designed as factory-built blocks to be assembled on-site and install on suitable combustible or non-combustible floors. -
Page 20: Pre-Installation
Clearances To Combustibles PRE-INSTALLATION Clearances To Combustibles SELECTING LOCATION The distance to be maintained from the surfaces of the To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace to combustibles must be observed. Below is a list fireplace, consider the following: of the most common combustible materials to name a few: 1. - Page 21 PRE-INSTALLATION Continued Fireplace Framing Dimensions: Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 8 USE METAL FRAMING, MAINTAIN 2 INCH MIN. AIR SPACE FROM TOP OF LINTEL. NONCOMBUSTIBLE FASHIA MAINTAIN THE 2" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ABOVE THE DOME. DO NOT ATTACH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ON TOP OF THE DOME.
- Page 22 PRE-INSTALLATION Continued Figure 10 Non-Combustible MAINTAIN 2" CLEARANCE TO METAL FRAMING Floor Systems 2" MIN CLEARANCE (DOME AREA) TO COMBUSTIBLES 2" AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO 2" MIN "C" COMBUSTIBLES ON REAR AND SIDES OF UNIT LINTEL 2" MIN 28" 2" NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR SECTION A-A Figure 11 MAINTAIN 2"...
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Page 23: Combustible Floor Clearances
Where the flooring material in front of the opening of the rior of the fireplace you have chosen, nor can MFI be held fireplace is combustible, it is required that the hearth responsible for the materials in a room that may be respond- extension be covered with 1"... -
Page 24: Suporting Floor Systems
PRE-INSTALLATION Continued For conventional framing, where the floor joists are paral- SUPPORTING FLOOR SYSTEMS lel with the sides of the firebox, the addition of floor joists Combustible & Non-Combustible Floor to align with the anchor brackets allows the brackets to be directly connected to the floor joists. -
Page 25: Mason-Lite Weight Determination
PRE-INSTALLATION Continued Attach the firebox side wall anchors to wood floor anchor brackets by inserting all-thread rods through holes on the bottom floor on the as shown in Figures 20A, pages 27. Secure with two Ø 2” o.d. x Ø 9/16” i.d. x 0.10” Washers and two 1/2”-13 UNC Nuts. -
Page 26: Combustible Floor Installations
PRE-INSTALLATION Continued COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR INSTALLATIONS Figure 18 4" 8" Model MFP72 76.25" MFP84 88.25" 10" MFP96 100.25" MFP108 112.25" MFP120 124.25" 8 Inch CMU blocks Figure 18A The 8" tall CMU blocks ensures the minimum eight inch clearance above combustible flooring is maintained. Two layer of 1/2”... -
Page 27: Hearth Ember Shields
PRE-INSTALLATION Continued WARNING 1/2" Thick Cement Board and 1" Insula- Figure 21 tion Blanket Remember to tighten up nuts below the floor after fireplace installation in order to take up any slack in the threads. Insulation Blanket Hearth Ember Shields: Metal safety stripping is required between the front of the Fireplace Hearth and Hearth Extension (not supplied). -
Page 28: Venting
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 MFP4-AK-M can be obtained from MFI. mason-lite.com... -
Page 29: Tools Needed For Installation
PRE-INSTALLATION Continued Tools needed for installations: Field Assembly Procedures a) Mixing the MASON-LITE mortar – The mortar comes • One 4’ level premixed and should be dry. Be sure to use clean • Roto-hammer with ½” drill bit (needed for concrete slab water and work it up into a mixture that is pasty but not install only) lumpy. -
Page 30: Firebox Installation
FIREBOX INSTALLATION HIGH TEMPERATURE DRY MORTAR MIX Left Side Hearth 3rd Figure 22 Mixing Instructions: Center Hearth 2nd Mix completely with clean water using a drill motor and Right Side mortar mixing tool. Mixing time should be at least five (5) Hearth 1st Apply mortar minutes until smooth and the proper consistency for a grout... - Page 31 FIREBOX INSTALLATION Continued 6. Before installing side walls, confirm placement of outside Rear Wall Figure 27 combustion air access (if required), this can be installed (short) either side depending on which side is accessible to out- side combustion air, install on second row of side wall Rear Wall (long) (all diagrams in this manual show the combustion air inlet hole on the right side).
- Page 32 FIREBOX INSTALLATION Continued 12. Set the Lower Rear Dome sections in place (these parts the option of using shims but they must be removed and are slightly taller than the Lower Front Dome parts). Set any holes filled. Make any adjustments to the fireplace the Angle Iron with the longest side (5”) laying flat above alignment before continuing to the next step.
- Page 33 FIREBOX INSTALLATION Continued 17. Finally, set the dome top pieces into position (2, 3, or 5 18. Now that you have completed the smoke dome assem- piece) when there are more than two pieces, set mid- bly, all the components should stack up for a smooth dle portion first then the side pieces.
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Page 34: Venting And Accessory Installation
VENTING AND ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Attention: Clearance to combustible construction cannot INSTALLING DAMPER AND CHIMNEY be reduced during course of construction. For the safe SYSTEM operation of the finished fireplace, these clearances must be followed when building the framework for the chimney All chimney systems must be installed with an integrated system. -
Page 35: Installing Firestop Radiation Shield
VENTING AND ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Continued Install Combustion Air Kit MFP4-AK-M into the MASON- INSTALLING FIRESTOP RADIATION SHIELD LITE Firebox through the side wall opening. A 4” dia. hole will also be required through the firebrick side lining. The A Firestop Radiation Shield is required in multi-story installa- tubing that goes out of the firebox wall must feed into a tions at each floor penetration above that where the Support flexible metal conduit as the source for outside combustible... -
Page 36: Chimney Pipe
To complete your fireplace installation, a fireplace grate will be required for safe operation. The fireplace grate can be obtained from MFI or if choosing an alternate, it must be sized to 50% of the hearth maximum. Additionally. a fireplace screen must be ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE installed for safety. -
Page 37: Firebrick Lining
You are facing a potential fire hazard. MFI cannot be responsible for the make-up of material on the exterior of the fireplace you have chosen, nor can MFI be held re- sponsible for the materials in a room that may be respond- ing negatively to heat. -
Page 38: Operation & Precautions
OPERATION AND PRECAUTIONS Under no circumstances should you be burning household MASON-LITE OWNER’S OPERATION & trash, including chemicals and combustibles, cardboard PRECAUTIONS boxes, your office papers, scrap lumber or stray branches from your yard, particularly pine. Installers of the Mason-Lite are urged to leave the owner’s manual with the unit after installation is complete. -
Page 39: Annual Fireplace Maintenance
OPERATION AND PRECAUTIONS Continued ANNUAL FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE & PARTS Your fireplace and chimney require seasonal and monthly REPLACEMENT maintenance. It is recommended that inspection of the Parts and accessories may be purchased from your local fireplace and chimney take place on a monthly basis during dealer. -
Page 40: Available Accessories
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer. Normally, all parts should be ordered through your MFI distributor or dealer. DuraChimney II pipe is available in 12“, 18”, 36”, and 48“ lengths. To calculate the installed length of DuraChimney II pipe, subtract 1”... - Page 41 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Continued Stabilizer - Use to hold DuraChimney II in place. Use inside chase enclosures to stabilize the chimney. Refer to the fireplace manufacturer for additional requirements on the use of Stabilizer.. Model ØA 14DCA-ST 17-3/8" 4” 2” 16DCA-ST 19-3/8"...
- Page 42 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Continued Storm Collar - Use to help prevent rain from entering the chase. Use with a flashing and a Chimney Cap. Model 14DCA-SC 17" 15" ØA 16DCA-SC 19" 15" Chase Top Flashing - Encloses the top of a chase while providing a ventilation air passage to the chase. Includes spacer clips.
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Page 43: Cmu Block Layout
CMU BLOCK LAYOUT MFP72-RGL CMU BLOCK LAYOUT 8.62” 8.62” 4.31” 4.31” 4.31” 4.31” 28” 5.75 ” 5.75 ” 5.75 ” 81.25 ” MFP84-RGL CMU BLOCK LAYOUT 4.40 ” 4.40 ” 4.40 ” 7.31 ” 7.31 ” 7.31 ” 7.31 ” 28”... - Page 44 CMU BLOCK LAYOUT Continued MFP108-RGL CMU BLOCK LAYOU (Showing half layout for clarity) 5.31 ” 5.31 ” 5.31 ” 13.31 ” 13.31 ” 13.31 ” 28 ” 4.25 ” 4.25 ” 4.25 ” 117.25 ” MFP120-RGL CMU BLOCK LAYOU (Showing half layout for clarity) 3.45 ”...
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Page 48: Notes
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Page 51: Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Nothing in this warranty makes MFI, or any affiliate thereof, liable in any respect for any injury or damage to the building or structure in which the fireplace has been installed or to the persons or property therein arising out of the use, misuse, or installation of properly manufactured MFI products. -
Page 52: Installer/Customer/Unit Information
Installer, please fill out the following information: Customer Address Date of Installation Location of Appliance Installer Dealer/Distributor contact number Fireplace Model Fireplace Serial # Printed in U.S.A. Masonry Fireplace Industries, Inc. Masonry Fireplace Industries, Inc. 6391 Jurupa Ave., Riverside, California 92504 Rev.
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