Adobelite EL PUEBLO 24 User manual

EL PUEBLO FIREPLACE
SIZES: 24 AND 30
INSTALLATION MANUAL
RV-102511
Keep these instructions for future use.
This fireplace is to be installed ONLY by a con-
struction industry licensed contractor. Any
permits and construction industry inpections
required for installation should be obtained
by this contractor.
A) KIVA FIREBOX - A five piece pre-cast fire-
box consisting of real firebrick and light-
weight concrete.
B) EXTERIOR FIREPLACE FRAME - A two piece
tubular steel and diamond-mesh frame.
The frame is finished with stucco after in-
stallation.
C) CERAMIC TILE CHIMNEY - A two foot sec-
tion of 8” ceramic tile chimney is used for
exhausting the fireplace.
D) FIREBOX PEDESTAL - Concrete blocks are
used to elevate the firebox.
(Concrete blocks are not included)
A
B
C
D
NOTE: All warnings are outlined in this manual and must be adhered to by the installer
and the buyer. Failure to do so will nullify the manufacturer’s warranty, and may cause
serious fire hazard.
The El Pueblo Fireplace System consists of:

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WARNINGS AND GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Fully READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions
carefully before beginning installation.
ALL WARNINGS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE STRICTLY
ADHERED TO BY THE INSTALLER AND HOMEOWNER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW these installation instructions will
VOID THE WARRANTY and may cause a serious FIRE HAZARD.
DO NOT modify your fireplace in any way.
Any modification will void the warranty and
create a potential fire hazard.
Before burning your first fire, fully read the
“Homeowners Operation Manual”.
Combustion Air Intake of fireplace must be
kept clear of debris at all times.
This fireplace is to be installed ONLY by a construction industry licensed contractor. Any permits and
construction industry inspections required for installation should be obtained by this contractor.
Do not store or use flammable liquids or
aerosols near this fireplace.
Never leave the fireplace burning while unat-
tended.
Children should never be left unattended
while the fireplace is in use.
WARNING: Only use approved chimney and
termination systems outlined in this manual.
WARNING: This fireplace is NOT designed for
wall termination. Fireplace must be vented
vertically.
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT
WITH HOMEOWNER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning and Safety Precautions ………………………………………………..……..2
1. Pre-Installation Requirements ……………………………………………………….4
Fireplace Layout……….………………………………………………………………...4
Fireplace Pedestal…………..…………………………………………………………..4
2. Installation………………………………………………………………………………..…...5
Firebox Assembly ……………………………………………………………….........5
Door Frame …..…………………………………………….……………………………..6
Anchor Plate / Ceramic Chimney ………………………………………………..6
Frame Assembly……………………………………………………………………..…..7
Finishing the Fireplace…………………………………………………………….…..7

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FIREPLACE LAYOUT AND FIREBOX PEDESTAL:
PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1
Fireplace installation must be in compliance with local building codes. Before installing the fireplace, consult
the local construction industry to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable codes, including permits
and inspections.
LAYOUT (FIG. 1)
1) Begin the layout by drawing a 48” diameter
circle where you are locating the fireplace.
2) Next, draw a center line in the direction of
the fireplace opening.
3) Refer to the chart below FIG. 1 for the base-
line dimension (A). Draw the base line per-
pendicular to the center line, at the distance
from the front of the circle specified in the
chart. This line will be aligned with the front
edge of the Firebox Base.
The El Pueblo requires a 4” minimum thick concrete slab. The concrete slab should be at least 52” in
diameter to allow for the El Pueblo frame and finishing stucco.
FIREBOX PEDESTAL (FIG. 2)
(Note: Concrete Blocks are not included with the El
Pueblo Fireplace Kit and must be purchased separately)
Concrete Masonry Units (C.M.U) are used to
construct the Firebox Pedestal. Two 8”x8”x16”
and one 4”x8”x16” CMU can be stacked for an
overall height of 18 7/8” (mortar between the
blocks will add some height).
4) Position the front edge of the blocks with
the Firebox Base Line. Refer to Block Spacing
dimension (B) in positioning the width of the
block pedestal. The blocks should be equally
spaced from the center line.
5) Mortar the concrete blocks to each other
and to the concrete slab as they are assem-
bled.
NOTE: For a lower firebox opening height, the
block pedestal may be reduced in height. The
bottom of the El Pueblo frame can be cut down
the same amount to match.
WARNING: ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
MAY BE USED FOR THE FIREBOX PEDESTAL!
Firebox Base Line
4” x 8” x 16”
Concrete Block
8” x 8” x 16”
Concrete Block
FIG. 2 - FIREBOX PEDESTAL
18 7/8”
Total Height
24” El Pueblo 30” El Pueblo
(A) - Baseline 16” 18”
(B) - Block Spacing 6” 9”
B
FRONT
BACK
FIG. 1 - LAYOUT
A

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1) BASE –Spread a thin layer of concrete mortar on the top of the firebox
pedestal. Place the firebox base on the pedestal. Using the layout
sketch, align the front of the base with the firebox base line and center
the firebox along the center line. Make sure the Base is level.
INSTALLATION 2
FIREBOX ASSEMBLY:
2) LOWER BACK –Apply a 5” wide thin layer of the included refractory
mortar to the outside top edge of the base where the Lower Back will
rest. Place the Lower Back in place and rotate the piece slightly back
and forth to squish the mortar into place. Align the back and sides of
the Lower Back and Base.
3) UPPER BACK –Following the above procedure, spread a layer of refrac-
tory mortar and place the Upper Back section on top of the Lower
Back. Again, align the back and sides of the pieces.
6) TOP –Now install the top section of
the fireplace. Again, spread a thin
layer of refractory mortar where
the pieces will meet, and align the
back and sides of the pieces.
4) DRAIN TUBE –Place the Drain Tube against the Firebox Base. The “L”
door should rest on the Firebox Base when opened. Attach the tube to
the face of the Base using four 2 1/2” wood screws.
5) FRONT ARCH –Apply refractory
mortar to the front edges of the
Lower and Upper Back pieces and
to the top of the Front Arch sec-
tion. Place the Front Arch into
place and attach using four 1/4” x
7” Lag Bolts. Avoid placing any
weight onto the Drain Tube be-
fore the bolts are attached.
6
7” Bolts
6 –Top
1 –Base
1
5
2 –Lower Back 3 –Upper Back
2
3
4
5 –Drain Tube
Wood Screws
L–Door
5 –Front Arch

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7) DOOR FRAME –The Door Frame al-
lows an Adobelite Screen Door or
Glass Door to be used with the fire-
place. Begin by attaching the Door
Frame to the Drain Tube. Position the
Door Frame on top of the Drain Tube
and allow a 1/2” space between the
flat strap on the Drain Tube and the
Door Frame. Use two 11/4”x #8 self
drilling (black head) screws to secure
the Door Frame to the Drain Tube.
FIREBOX ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED):
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Front Arch
7
Flat Strap
1/2” Space
7 –Door Frame
5” Screws
3/4” x 1” Hole
7
Front Arch
Ball Catch
Screws
7 –Ball Catch
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8 –Anchor Plate
8) ANCHOR PLATE –Apply a thin layer of refractory mortar to the top of fire-
box where the Anchor Plate will sit. Align the back edge of the Anchor
Plate opening with opening in the firebox top section. Secure the Anchor
Plate with four ¼” dia. x 3” long lag bolts.
9) CERAMIC TILE CHIMNEY–
(A) Mark a line around the Ceramic Tile Chimney 8” from the top. Cut
eleven 3” x 16” strips of diamond lath mesh. Place the pipe clamp over the
Ceramic Tile Chimney. Line up the top of the clamp with the drawn line,
and slip the pieces of lath in-between the clamp and chimney. The lath
strips should be about 1” below the clamp. When all the strip are in place,
evenly spaced around the chimney, tighten the pipe clamp.
(B) Place refractory mortar on top of the Anchor Plate and then slide the
Ceramic Tile Chimney into place around the collar of the Anchor Plate.
9
Pipe Clamp
9
Lath Strips
Level the Door Frame, then secure
the Door Frame to the Front Arch
using two 5” (black head) wood
screws.
Finally, the Ball Catch needs to be
installed to the door frame. Begin by
drilling a 1” deep x 3/4” dia. hole
through the mounting tab and into
the Front Arch. Slide the Ball Catch
up into the hole and secure it to the
mounting tab on the Door Frame
with the two provided brass screws.
9A –Pipe Clamp and Lath
9B –Ceramic Tile Chimney

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FRAME ASSEMBLY:
ATTACH LATH TO DRAIN TUBE (FIG. 3)
Before placing the El Pueblo frame around the firebox,
Lath needs to be attached to the and drain tube.
Cut a strip of lath 24” x 27”. Fold the 24” side in half and
place a sharp crease at the bend. Open the piece up and
place the bent edge 1” down from the top of Drain
Tube. Using the #6 x 1/2” self drilling Phillips washer
head screws, attach the lath every 3”. Finally bend the
bottom section of the lath up to meet the top section so
they can both pass through the opening of the El Pueblo
frame.
WARNING: Use care and wear gloves when handling the
frame and diamond lath pieces. Cut edges of the diamond
lath mesh are very sharp!
ASSEMBLE FRAME
Place front half of frame up against the firebox. Pull the
lath strips attached to the firebox opening through the
front opening in the frame. Now, put the back half of
the frame in place. Slide the horizontal bars into the sup-
plied connectors and tighten screws to secure. Attach
the lath extending from the back half of the frame to the
tubular steel in the front section of the frame using
the#6 x 1/2” self drilling hex head screws
FINISHING THE FIREPLACE
The fireplace can be finished with any outdoor stucco. The 1st coat should contain cement and fiberglass in
order to provide a solid foundation. The 1st coat can also be mixed slightly on the dry side to make it easier to
apply.
ATTACH LATH FROM FIREBOX TO FRAME (FIG. 4)
First, attach the folded section of lath attached to the
Drain Tube to the frame, using the self drilling screws.
Any loose sections of lath can also be attached by fishing
bailing wire through the pieces and tightening.
Next, cut several strips of diamond lath mesh 16” wide. Place the lath strips against the inside Front Arch even
with the Door Frame. Using 15/8” washer head screws, attach the lath to the Front Arch every 4”. Cut strips in
the opening lath from the outside edge up to the opening bar. Fold the strips back onto the frame. Attach the
lath strips to the frame using #6 x 1/2” self drilling hex head screws, or with bailing wire.
Finally, pull the lath strips that are secured to the Ceramic Tile Chimney section down onto the top of the frame
and attach.
#6 x 1/2”
Phillips Washer
Head Self-
Drilling Screws
Diamond Lath Mesh
FIG. 3 –Drain Tube Lath
15/8” Washer
Head Screws
Cut Lath
FIG. 4 –Attach Lath
#6 x 1/2” Hex Head
Self-Drilling Screws