Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 owner manual Installation of Molded Brick Panel

11 Installation of Molded Brick Panel

A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel

•Place hearth panel into the fireplace.

B. Install Side Molded Brick Panel-Traditional

•If a gas line is to be installed, remove the knockouts in the inner firebox and in the outer shell on the side of your choice. Refer to dimension drawings for location of knockouts and Section 13.A. for gas provisions.

•Do NOT remove screen rods.

•Refer to Figure 11.1.

•Install lower side panel, tapered edge to the front. Align the front edge with the front of the column (or butted to the surround if installed).

•Install two T-brackets stem down into mortar line, do not tighten.

•Install upper side panel in the unit, tapered edge to the front. Position the bottom of panel behind the T-brackets. Install two T-brackets stem up into mortar lines, one on its side on the front edge, do not tighten.

•Install two Z-brackets in the mortar joints across the top. Tighten these and all previously installed brackets.

•Install second side panel following the steps above.

Note: Use T-brackets as templates and drill pilot holes into the inner shell with the drill bit provided. Side panels must be installed first.

C. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Traditional

•Refer to Figure 11.1.

•Set the grate brackets in place, 26.5 in. (673 mm) center to center.

•Install the lower back panel. Center from side to side.

•Install three T-brackets stem down into mortar line to hold lower back in position. Do not tighten.

•Install upper back panel. Position bottom of panel behind the previously installed T-brackets. Install two T-brackets stem side up into mortar line, do not tighten

•Install two Z-brackets in the mortar joints across the top. Tighten these and all previously installed brackets.

	Front
		Upper Back
	Upper Side	Molded Brick Panel
	Molded Brick Panel
		Right Side
		Molded Brick Panel
		removed for
		clarity
	Lower Side	Lower Back
	Molded Brick Panel
		Molded Brick Panel
		Hearth Molded Brick Panel
Figure 11.1	Traditional Refractory
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