Country Flame Fireplace FP33, FP42 A Masonry Chimney Installation, B Masonry Chimney Installation

FIGURE 7A: MASONRY CHIMNEY INSTALLATION

The two longest pieces of angle iron are to be set on top of the block support walls as shown in FIGURE 7A. The two shortest angle irons pieces are to span between the two long angle iron pieces as shown in FIGURE 7A. Before installing these angle iron pieces, mortar should be spread around the flue opening of the fireplace, extending four inches to the sides of the flue lip and a half- inch higher than the masonry-supporting wall. Once the mortar has been applied to the proper thickness, lay the two long angle irons across the supporting sidewalls so that they are embedded in the mortar. The angle iron edges should butt up against the flue opening. The short angle irons should now be installed so they bridge across the two long angle irons and be placed tight against the flue lip. These short angle iron pieces should rest on the top inside face of the long pieces of angle iron. If properly applied, mortar should embed the angle iron and form a good seal around the angle iron.

FIGURE 7B: MASONRY CHIMNEY INSTALLATION

Lay one half inch of mortar on top of the angle irons around the flue and set the first section of the clay flue tile on top of the angle irons. Now fill the space between the outside of the flue tile and the vertical leg of the angle irons with mortar. Be certain that the mortar is level with the top edge of all the angle iron. Now begin setting the four-inch brick or block on top of the mortar. Ensure

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