Desa (V)JM42 Installing Z-SHAPED Grate Retainer Bracket, Grouting Instructions, To handle

BRICK INSTALLATION

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INSTALLING Z-SHAPED GRATE RETAINER BRACKET

Before grouting the bricks, locate the z-shaped grate retainer brackets on top of the hearth bricks as shown in Figure. Position the retainer brackets at 8 3/4" apart from center to center of notch.

Model	Distance Apart
JM50	8	3	/4" Centers
JM42	4	1	/4" Centers	See Chart
JM36	3	1	/4" Centers
				for Grate
				Retainer
				Brackets
				Location

Figure 22 - Installing Grate Retainer

Bracket

GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS

Material provided:

2 - 9 lb. bags of cement

2 - 9 lb. gas of sand Material required:

1 - Piping bag

1 - Joints striker

1 - Heavy duty mixing bucket

1 - Trowel

1.Moisten brick surface with a damp sponge or a spray bottle just prior to application. When the bricks are wet, any excess grout mixture that might have gotten onto the brick will easily wipe off.

2.In a heavy duty mixing bucket, pour seven (7) cups of water in first, then add in 4.5 lbs. (half of a bag) of sand and 4.5 lbs (half of a bag) of cement. Mix together well using a power drill with a mixing wand attachment.

3.The overall length of the piping bag should be about 16". If the bag is longer than 16", cut it down to size by removing the end with the larger opening. This will make the bag easier

to handle.

4.Put 2 to 3 cups of the grout mixture into the piping bag making sure the smaller opening 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 the grout mixture. This will keep the mixture moist and not dry out before use.

5.Begin grouting by first doing a “Filler Pass”. This is done by filling the joint about 3/4 full with the grout mixture. It is important to work with 6 bricks at a time so that the grout doesn't have time to set-up before striking.

6.Complete a “Finishing Pass” around 6 bricks you just put the filler pass around. This is done by slowly filling in the remainder of the joint with a thick amount of the grout mixture. The mixture should be a little higher than the brick surface.

7.Using a trowel, remove the excess grout mix- ture by moving the trowel in the direction of the joint. The grout mixture in the joint should now be flush with the brick surface.

8.Using a Joint Striker, force the grout mix- ture into the joint and sweep back and forth until the grout is smooth and round. If when pressing the grout into the joint it becomes too shallow, add more grout mixture with the piping bag and then strike again.

9.Continue the procedure around each group of 6 bricks until an entire panel is finished.

10.Using the trowel, scrape in the direction of the joints to remove any grout that may have collected around the bricks during striking. If desired, take a moist sponge and lightly sweep over the bricks to remove any grout that may have gotten on the bricks. DO NO PRESS HARD OR RUB IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. This will press the grout into the brick and turn the brick a different color.

Allow 72 hours before operating fireplace.

Figure 23 - Grouting Brick

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