Summary of Contents for devinci Indoor Fireplace
- Page 1 Installation Manual 4520 South MacArthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73179 Ph. 405.680.5600 F. 405.680.9314 devincicaststone.com...
- Page 2 Anatomy Of A Fireplace...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Shipping and Receiving Information ..........4 Hearth ....................6 Filler Panels ..................10 Mantel ....................14 Grouting ....................19... -
Page 4: Shipping And Receiving Information
While DeVinci will work with the client to resolve any issues, DeVinci is not and will not accept liability except as set forth in the terms of sale. DeVinici is not liable for any damage that results from delivery, unloading or unpacking. - Page 5 • Remove all fireplace components positioning them separately on a clean and level surface. (HEAVY) • Inventory all crate contents using the packing list. • Carefully inspect all contents. • Notify De Vinci Cast Stone within twenty-four (24) hours of signing for receipt of shipment at 405-680-5600 or email mail@devincicaststone.com, should any deficiencies or damage(s) be identified. DeVinci is not liable for any damges that occur because of delivery, unloading or upacking.
- Page 6 Installation n preparation for the installation, assure that appropriate equipment and personnel are available to assist during the installation process as some fireplace components are heavy and unwieldy; always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Throughout the installation process, assure that components do not strike one another causing chipping or abrasion by using the shims and packing foam provided or other similar material.
- Page 7 Measure and mark the centerline of your firebox for reference. Measure to mark the final height of your top stone. Using a level to transfer the centerline up the wall to the intersecting point with the final height on the wall. Mark the line with a ‘C’.
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Page 8: Hearth
Hearth Find and mark centerline of hearth. sing a tape measure, determine the position of the hearth on the floor and mark its rough outline in pencil. This will assist in applying the mastic more accurately later. Shim mounting surface as necessary to gain appropriate base height and level side to side and front to back. - Page 9 Apply a generous amount of mastic to the mounting surface within the outline previously drawn. Position the hearth and compress the mastic side-to-side, front to back until you have achieved the appropriate height and the centerline of the wall is aligned with the centerline mark of the hearth.
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Page 10: Filler Panels
Filler Panels iller panels can be located at the bottom, sides and/or top of the fireplace opening. The installa- tion depicted, uses all of these panels. Some on-site preparation is necessary prior to installation. The following steps identify the preparation and installation procedures for filler panels. Locate and mark center of bottom filler panel. - Page 11 Black spacers are normally used to provide the appropriate grout spacing but minor irregularities in level are offset using the thin red spacer stock and the medium blue spacer stock. All panels should be dry set and checked for level prior to permanent installation. A grout bag can be used to apply mastic during installation of the filler panels.
- Page 12 Insert mastic and stabilizer pin in predrilled holes and place grout spacers. Dry fit right and left side filler panels confirming individual level of panels, side-to-side and front to back, as well as level across panels. Always position NOTE shims within the perimeter of the piece, making certain they will never be exposed to direct heat/flame...
- Page 13 Position grout spacers and recheck for level across side filler panels. (Add shims as necessary to assure level) Apply mastic to top of both side filler panels and position top filler panel. Check that the top filler panel matches side filler panels on both sides and check it for level, side-to-side and front to back.
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Page 14: Mantel
Mantel rill holes (one each) in bottom of each leg and matching holes in top of hearth for insertion of stabilizer pins. Insert stabilizer pins, position grout spacers and dry fit both fireplace legs checking for level front to back, side to side and between legs. - Page 15 Recheck all levels and spacing and install wall brackets on each leg. Place grout spacers and dry fit header checking for level side to side and front to back assuring that the header is even with the top of legs. Insert shims as necessary.
- Page 16 This fireplace surround incorporates an accent shelf. In some styles, the accents, if any, are cast into the mantel component(s). All vertical joints and spaces between pieces of the surround (e.g. spaces between legs and header) that will later become covered, or otherwise obstructed should be filled with mastic throughout the install. This will reduce any chances for lateral movement.
- Page 17 Mark center on the front bottom edge of the center mantel component and dry fit for level. Apply mastic and install center mantel component securing with wall brackets on both sides. Predrill holes for stabilizer pins in top of the right and left accent shelf components and matching holes in bottom of the right and left mantle...
- Page 18 Insert stabilizer pins, place grout spacers and dry fit right and left mantle components. Use shims as necessary to level across all mantle components Insert mastic and stabilizer pins in predrilled holes in right and left accent shelves and in predrilled holes of bottom of right and left mantle components.
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Page 19: Grouting
Grouting Carefully tape both sides of areas to be grouted. NOTE When taping, set tape back 1/32” to 1/16” from opening to provide a slight overlap. This aids in ease of finishing the grout lines. Added care given to the taping process will greatly enhance the finished product. - Page 20 Prepare Grout We provide a bottle of Polymer Emulsion to be added to the water at 8:1 ratio (8 parts water to 1 part polymer). The additive will help reduce shrinkage and improve bonding properties. Mix water into grout to attain the desired consistency, usually the consistency of thick pancake batter.
- Page 21 NOTE It’s always good to have a container of clean water and sponge available for cleaning up spatters throughout the grouting process. Begin grouting fireplace surround from bottom, working up. Fill grout joint liberally and work first course back into joint approximately ¼”...
- Page 22 Allow grout to set up until it provides resistance to slight finger pressure and grout does not transfer to finger when touched. Before shaving off the grout flush with the stone surface, press it into the joint with a pointing tool. The blade of the tool should be flat and wider than the joint width and free of rust.
- Page 23 Avoid cleaning the joints in a way one might do with freshly grouted tile. Too much water in CAUTION a wet sponge will expose the aggregate in the grout as well as smear the surface of the fireplace. Mistakes will happen, but if a joint looks bad and messy it is sometimes better to clean it out, wash the surface, and repoint it, rather than try to salvage the look with water.
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