Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B owner manual Install Screens, Install Mortar Optional

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F. Install Screens

Lay one screen panel flat and slide the round end of the rod through the rings starting at the handle side of screen. Leave the last ring off the rod.

Insert the rod through the hole in the bracket. Slip the last ring over the rod on the other side of the bracket.

Fasten the flat end of the screen rod back in place using the screw removed earlier.

Repeat for the other screen panel.

G.Install Mortar (Optional)

The brick panels have been designed for installation without the use of mortar being necessary. If the look of mortar is preferred, it is vaailable and can be installed. Follow the directions on the container for mixing.

The mortar can be applied with a mortar bag or trowled on. Applying with mortar bag may be easiest and less messy. Clean sparingly as paint will rub off and may need to be touched up. Touch up paint is abailable as an accessory.

Round end of Rod through rings, then into Screen Rod Clip

OpeningFireplaceof

Top of Fireplace

Rod Screen

 

 

Clip

Center

Inside

Firebox

 

H.Grate

Install the grate if a gas log set is not going to be installed.

Position the rear grate bar in the Grate Retainer.

Position the top of the grate retainer over the rear grate

bar and fasten in place with screw provided.

VERY IMPORTANT: Allow the mortar 72 hours to cure before operating the fireplace.

If Mortar is applied, it should be applied after finishing material is installed. Mortar will be applied between finishing materials and molded brick edges, bottom and sides.

The seam between finishing materials and firebox top must be sealed with non- combustible sealant.

The noncombustible finishing material across the top of fireplace opening will be even with lower edge of metal face.

Noncombustible finishing materials MUST overlap

side faces by 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) to cover the edges of the panels. Finished opening should be 36 x 38 in. (914 x 965 mm) to allow for door installation.

The surface of the finished hearth extension and the surface of the hearth panel should be level.

Figure 11.4 Facing Materials and Mortar

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Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B owner manual Install Screens, Install Mortar Optional

BIR50-B specifications

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