OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE (V)JM36, (V)JM42, (V)JM50

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BRICK INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING Z-SHAPED GRATE
RETAINER BRACKET
Before grouting the bricks, locate the z-shaped
grate retainer brackets on top of the hearth bricks
as shown in Figure. Position the retainer brackets
at 8
3
/
4
" apart from center to center of notch.
Figure 22 - Installing Grate Retainer
Bracket
GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS
Material provided:
2 - 9 lb. bags of cement
2 - 9 lb. gas of sand
Material required:
1 - Piping bag
1 - Joints striker
1 - Heavy duty mixing bucket
1 - Trowel
1. Moisten brick surface with a damp sponge or a
spray bottle just prior to application. When the
bricks are wet, any excess grout mixture that
might have gotten onto the brick will easily
wipe off.
2. In a heavy duty mixing bucket, pour seven (7)
cups of water in first, then add in 4.5 lbs. (half
of a bag) of sand and 4.5 lbs (half of a bag) of
cement. Mix together well using a power drill
with a mixing wand attachment.
3. The overall length of the piping bag should be
about 16". If the bag is longer than 16", cut
it down to size by removing the end with the
larger opening. This will make the bag easier
to handle.
4. Put 2 to 3 cups of the grout mixture into the
piping bag making sure the smaller opening
is downward and over a moist towel to avoid
spilling. Place a wet towel over the bucket
making sure it is directly on the surface of
the grout mixture. This will keep the mixture
moist and not dry out before use.
5. Begin grouting by first doing a “Filler Pass”.
This is done by filling the joint about 3/4 full
with the grout mixture. It is important to work
with 6 bricks at a time so that the grout doesn't
have time to set-up before striking.
6. Complete a “Finishing Pass” around 6 bricks
you just put the filler pass around. This is done
by slowly filling in the remainder of the joint
with a thick amount of the grout mixture. The
mixture should be a little higher than the brick
surface.
7. Using a trowel, remove the excess grout mix
-
ture by moving the trowel in the direction of
the joint. The grout mixture in the joint should
now be flush with the brick surface.
8. Using a Joint Striker, force the grout mix
-
ture into the joint and sweep back and forth
until the grout is smooth and round. If when
pressing the grout into the joint it becomes
too shallow, add more grout mixture with the
piping bag and then strike again.
9. Continue the procedure around each group of
6 bricks until an entire panel is finished.
10. Using the trowel, scrape in the direction of
the joints to remove any grout that may have
collected around the bricks during striking.
If desired, take a moist sponge and lightly
sweep over the bricks to remove any grout
that may have gotten on the bricks. DO NO
PRESS HARD OR RUB IN A CIRCULAR
MOTION. This will press the grout into the
brick and turn the brick a different color.
Allow 72 hours before operating
fireplace.
Figure 23 - Grouting Brick
See Chart
for Grate
Retainer
Brackets
Location
Model Distance Apart
JM50 8
3
/
4
" Centers
JM42 4
1
/
4
" Centers
JM36 3
1
/
4
" Centers