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6)Assemble the first layer as shown in Figure 38 and 39. Continue to the next layer sides and rear pieces, keeping components moist, mixing mortar as you need it and threading the mortar appropriately as you stack each section, one onto the next. Constant- ly check for squareness and levelness while building each course of block. As you complete each piece, make certain that you adhere the mortar at each and every joint. See chart below for the number of layers for need for this step.

Grand Meridian

Number of

Model

Layers

MM33

2

MM39

3

MM44

3

MM49

3

MM63

3

 

Apply mortar

Rear Wall

Side Wall Side Wall

Apply mortar

Combustion Air Access

Right or Left (Right shown).

Figure 38 - Layering walls and sides for

MM33,39,44,49

Apply mortar

Begin with the smallest rear wall to the right side as shown below.

Apply mortar

Combustion Air Access

Right or Left (Right shown).

Figure 39 - Layering walls and sides for MM63

MM63: Rear Walls are staggered on every row as shown in Figures 40.

Rear Wall (short)

Rear Wall (long)

Apply mortar

Stagger positions of rear wall

Rear Wall (short)

Rear Wall (long)

Figure 40 - Staggering walls and sides for MM63

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