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THIS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE COMPLIES WITH UL127 STANDARD AS A FACTORY-BUILT APPLIANCE.
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WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE IS APPROVED FOR USE AS A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE.
IT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED OR APPROVED FOR UNVENTED GAS LOGS.
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WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also contains
information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep with your other
important papers.
Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
REV 13 DEC 2009
Masonry Firebox
Model MFPST-43
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Instructions
Report No.
08-154
ICC Evaluation Services
Report No. 2401

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  • Page 1 Instructions Masonry Firebox Model MFPST-43 THIS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE COMPLIES WITH UL127 STANDARD AS A FACTORY-BUILT APPLIANCE. WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE IS APPROVED FOR USE AS A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE. IT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED OR APPROVED FOR UNVENTED GAS LOGS. WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mason-Lite™ Component for combustible floors: 8” Metal Base ....... . .

  • Page 4: Fireplace Parts Diagram For Combustible Floors

    Figure 2 Figure 1...

  • Page 5: Fireplace Parts Diagram For Non-Combustible Floors

    ITEM DESCRIPTION Optional Outside Ø4” MFPST-43-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) Combustion Air Kit MFPST-43-3 SIDE WALL Model No.: MFP4-AK SIDE WALL W/4” KNOCKOUT MFPST-43-3A MFPST-43-6 LINTEL MFPST-43-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER MFPST-43-8 DOME SIDE - UPPER (Ø4” Ducting not included) DOME TOP FOR 16”...

  • Page 6: Fireplace Overall & Framing Dimensions

    MFPST-43 Fireplace Overall Dimensions Figure 3 Overall Dimensions 28" Ø 16" CHIMNEY 23 1/2" RATING PLATE 63 1/2" 26 3/4" 38 3/4" 25 3/4“ 24" 3" SECTION A-A 43" 53" Fireplace Framing Dimensions Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 4 MAINTAIN THE 2” CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ABOVE THE DOME.

  • Page 7: Fireplace Framing Dimensions (Combustible Floor Systems)

    Figure 5 - Combustible Floor 2" MIN** CLASS “A” CHIMNEY 57" I.D. 1/2" FRAMIN SEE FIG. 27 AND 28 2" MIN* * 2 INCH CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES BOTH SEE FIG. 26 SIDES OF FIREPLACE ** If using a raised hearth or metal base plate, note that a combustible wood header must be no closer than 2”...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety Information The Mason-Lite is Designed for Use Only with: WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO - Solid Wood Logs REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIRE- PLACE.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Familiarity of installation for all components. • The strength of the floor on which it rests. Testing and listing for the Mason-Lite Fireplace has been un- • Chimney system measurements. dertaken by PFS Inc. (Report No. 08-154) to UL 127.

  • Page 10: Clearance To Combustibles

    Drywall Wood flooring Plywood 1) The Mason-Lite is designed to be installed with a listed Sub-flooring Wood Framing Particle board UL-103-16” I.D. Class A, Metal Chimney System. Mill board...

  • Page 11: Supporting Floor Systems

    WARNING to the licensed design professional and/or building contractor: It is your responsibility to be certain that the Figure 10 Mason-Lite can be properly supported by the combustible Metal Base floor system on which the fireplace will rest. Assembly...

  • Page 12: Mason-Lite Weight Determination

    L + 0.5D is permitted to be substituted for the deflection resulting from L + D. Note that MASON-LITE cannot accept responsibility for structural floor support details. All drawings are presented as mere illustrations to indicate the presence of the underlying floor system. It is the responsibility of the general contractor/installer to consult with a local licensed design professional for guidance in building a proper fl or support system.

  • Page 13: Mason-Lite™ Component For Combustible Floors: 8" Metal Base

    The Mason-Lite Metal Base ensures the minimum 8” (eight precast parts. You will need a thin-set type mortar for bonding. The parts of the fireplace are made of Mason-Lite’s inch) clearance above combustible flooring is maintained. A layer of 1/2” minimum Concrete Board is required on incredibly strong blend of specialty cement and a light weight aggregate.
  • Page 14 4) Keep the assembly of the next sections of the firebox side walls moving up, keeping components moist, 1) Place the Mason-Lite Fireplace hearth base on top of your mixing mortar as you need it and threading the mortar non-combustible floor or metal base. For concrete slabs, appropriately as you stack each section, one onto the supporting floor needs to be rated at ASTM 90.
  • Page 15 MASON-LITE mortar. Stop to look at power, you should look over the firebox assembly at the the smoke dome side, front and rear walls to see that...

  • Page 16: Fireplace Assembly Procedures

    #8 x 3/4 smooth transition into the flue components. Setting the Screws smoke dome completes the MASON-LITE Firebox and Smoke Dome assembly. You are now ready to begin the installation of the necessary fi rebrick lining and the flue Firestop Radiation Shields also provide complete separation components.

  • Page 17: Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners

    Modular Firebrick Lining If using our Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners, simply use an extra bucket of the mortar we supply. Install Hearth Liner first, then continue with sides. Consider if brackets for grates will be required also if pre-drilling is required for gaslines, electrical or if the outside combustion air kit is to be installed.

  • Page 18: Fireplace Finishes And Combustible Trim Clearances

    6 sq. ft. (six square feet) or greater. You may elect to add a vented decorative gas appliance (gas log) to your Mason-Lite Fireplace. If so, follow the installation For Mantel clearances see Figure 9. instructions from the Decorative Gas Appliance manufacturer.

  • Page 19: Mason-Lite Chimney Systems

    MASON-LITE Chimney Systems: Figure 33 The Mason-Lite Fireplace requires the following chimney Return Return systems: Elbow Elbow All chimney systems must be installed with an integrated Elbow damper/base plate installed on top of unit. Installers are Elbow cautioned to put the chimney system together exactly as Max.

  • Page 20: Mason-Lite Owner's Operation & Precautions

    3) After First and Second Lightings – When the fireplace has been properly cured with 1st and 2nd lightings, you will be able to add a full fuel load to the MASON-LITE which is about 10 to 15 pounds of firewood at any given time.

  • Page 21: Annual Fireplace Maintenance

    ANNUAL FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE SURFACE CRACKS The MASON-LITE FIREPLACES are manufactured Your fireplace and chimney require seasonal and using high quality materials. During the drying process, surface cracking may occur. These small cracks (under 1/16” will not monthly tune-ups”. Like any piece of well-built equipment, the...

  • Page 22: Appendix I

    Appendix I For installations regulated by the International Residential Code, the support foundation for the fireplace installed on concrete shall consist of a minimum of 6 inches thick reinforced concrete slab. The minimum specified compressive strength of f’ , shall be as required in Table R402.2 of the International Residential Code (IRC).

  • Page 23: Appendix Ii

    Appendix II FIGURE R301.2(3) WEATHERING PROBABILITY MAP FOR CONCRETE a. Alaska and Hawaii are classified as severe and negligible, respectively. b. Lines defining areas are approximate only. Local conditions may be more or less severe than indicated by region classification. A severe classification is where weather conditions result in significant snowfall combined with extended periods during which there is little or no natural thawing causing deicing salts to be used extensively.

  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    Mason-Lite™ Fireplace Masonry Fireplaces Industries, LLC (MFI) warrants all MASON-LITE Fireplaces to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect fireplace performance for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty.

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