Installation, Finishing the warmhearth, Completing the facing – Regency Wraps Z2510L User Manual

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Regency Z2510 WarmHearth

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Framing

Metal
Edging

. .

Extend unit past
studs so it is flush
with sheeting.

Drill & Tap
screws

INSTALLATION

FINISHING THE
WARMHEARTH

Completing the Facing

Facing materials must be thin veneer (non-self
supporting facades) or self supporting facades.
If you are installing a thin veneer facade the
Regency Masonry Retainer Kit (Part # 000-920)
is recommended. All facades must be Non-
Combustible such as brick, rock or ceramic
tile. See Clearance to Combustible diagram at
the beginning of this manual to determine the
extent to which you must use non-combustible
materials. Gypsum wallboard is not non-com-
bustible. Diagram 1.

Non-Self Supporting, Thin Veneer

Facades Installation:

1) Install heavy expanded metal only on the top

half of the fireplace using a drill to pre-drill
holes and install using tap screws at loca-
tions as indicated on kit.

2) Install metal edging of kit on each side of the

doors making sure the edges fit nicely with
the arch edge above.

3) Cover the rest of the area with wire mesh

or metal lath, overlapping around the heavy
expanded metal. Make sure nails or staples
used for fastening mesh penetrate studs at
least 1 in.

4) Mortar must be "thin set" or "thin bed" type

inherently polymer modified. If not modified,
you should add a synthetic latex additive.
Mix to a firm, moist consistency. Using a
plasterer's or mason's trowel apply mortar
1/2 in. to 3/4 in. thick to prepared surface
area. Do not spread more than a workable
area so that the mortar will not set up before
stone or brick is applied.

Note: Remove the fireplace doors and

louvers and store them in a safe
place until all the masonry work is
finished. Acid from the cleaning
operation will permanently dam-
age gold plating.

5) If additional mortar is required, use a grout

bag to fill in joints. Care must be taken to
avoid smearing on the surface of stone or
brick. Accidental smears should be re-
moved only after mortar has become crum-
bly, using a whisk broom or dry bristle
brush. Do not use a wet brush or a wire
brush.

6) When mortar joints have become firm (thumb-

print dry) they should be pointed up with a
wood stick or metal jointing tool.

Masonry Retainer Kit Option

For a non-selfsupporting veneer finish only.

2) Unscrew the top stand-off

and move the ceramic blan-
ket forward so it will be tight
against the mesh to make a
seal.

3) Mesh must be positioned one

way only to allow the mortar
to hold and not slide off.
Place "Middle" mesh (A) on
the front and position top
grill edge frame. Check di-
mensions from opening and
mark and drill screw holes.
Depending on the installa-
tion, heavier reinforcing wire
screen may be required to
bridge the stand-off spacer
area around the perimeter
of the unit. Hold in position
with 2 screws while the
door arch is centered.

Diagram 1

1) Framing and plywood cannot ex-

tend past the side and top stand-
off spacers. Allow for the thick-
ness of the wall sheathing when
framing so that the front of the
WarmHearth and the wall sheath-
ing are flush.

Do not restrict air flow
through the inlet and
outlet louvers of the fire-
place. This will cause
overheating and possi-
ble ignition of sur-
rounding materials.