Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B - Manual (Page 38)

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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.
Center of Fireplace Opening
Round end of Rod through rings,
then into Screen Rod Clip
Rod Screen
Clip
Inside
Firebox
Top of Fireplace
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.
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.
Figure 11.4 Facing Materials and Mortar
VERY IMPORTANT: Allow the mortar 72 hours to cure before operating the fireplace.
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 50 x 38 in. (1270
mm x 965 mm) to allow for
door installation.
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 surface of the finished hearth extension and
the surface of the hearth panel should be level.
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