| Hard, Flat |
| Surface |
| Insulation |
| Platform |
| FP555SHR |
Fig. 10 | Insulating between platform and fireplace. |
Framing
Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace.
Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in Figures 1 - 4 for basic fireplace specifications.
NOTE: Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering and fireplace facing material.
Firebrick Installation
For the SHR52 model the firebrick is packed separately and must be installed in the fireplace.
You will need four (4) firebrick, three (3) brick retainers, a phillips head screwdriver, and the grate.
The side and rear firebrick each have a notch in the top of the brick panel. The side firebrick have a notch in the lower front side of each panel. The herringbone pattern faces out of the fireplace always. (Fig. 11)
NOTE: The screens and screen rod smoke baffle as- sembly must be removed and set aside before proceed- ing. Remove the two screws holding the screens place. There are seven screws holding the screen rod smoke baffle in place.
1.Remove the three brick retainers from the combus- tion dome by removing the phillips screws, set aside.
2.Set the left firebrick in place on the left side of the fireplace.
SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces
Rear Firebrick
Brick |
Retainer |
Side Firebrick |
Front |
Notch |
FP1234
Fig. 11 SHR52 Firebrick installation.
3.Slide the rear firebrick back into the left corner be- hind the end of the left firebrick. Push both panels back as far as possible into the left side and corner.
4.Swing the right side of the back firebrick into place. Attach the left brick in place using a brick retainer at the top and phillips screw removed earlier.
5.Slide the right firebrick into place as far back as pos- sible. Attach rear firebrick and right firebrick using brick retainers and phillips screws removed earlier.
6.Slide the hearth firebrick into the grate clip. (Fig. 12) The grate will be used as a handle to set the hearth firebrick in place.
7.With the hearth firebrick securely in place in the grate clip, carefully lift the hearth firebrick into the fireplace, set the rear of the firebrick down, then slide back to meet the rear firebrick. Gently set the front of the firebrick in place. Replace screens and screen rod smoke baffle assembly.
Grate
Hearth
Firebrick
Grate Clip | FP1235 |
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Fig. 12 Hearth firebrick in place in grate clip.
Chimney Set-up
Since you have already preplanned the chimney run, you should know exactly how the installation is to be accomplished — how much pipe is required, the num- ber of elbows, if any, and type of termination to be used.
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