FireRock FIREROCK OUTDOOR SERIES User manual

IMPORTANT: This manual contains product usage guidelines infield application rules installation steps and operating and
maintenance instructions for the FireRock Outdoor preengineered masonry fireplace kit This manual should become the
property of and be reviewed by all current and future users of this product It is the responsibility of the general contractor and
the installer to ensure that the instructions set forth in this manual are followed exactly It is also the responsibility of the general
contractor to provide adequate clearance to combustibles see page  from all fireplace surfaces as specified herein
Before installing this product please consult with local building and zoning authorities regarding the need for proper permitting
If the information in this manual including installation instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage personal injury or loss of life
IMPORTANT: Read the entire manual before beginning construction.
Contents of this manual may change without prior notification
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Keep these instructions for future use.
MANUFACTURING:
 Avenue C
Birmingham AL 
ADMINISTRATIVE:
 st Ave N #
Birmingham AL 
PHONE   FAX  TOLLFREE  
LISTED MASONRY FIREPLACE SYSTEM
MODEL FIREROCK OUTDOOR SERIES  STRAIGHT FRONT AND ARCHED FRONT
” ” ” MODULAR FIREPLACE
UL 127 COMPLIANT
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION, SPECIFICATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 
Materials and Equipment List 
Intended Use Statement 
Installation Considerations 
Warnock Hersey Listing Label 
Fireplace Dimensions 
Clearance to Combustibles 
Fireplace Installation 
Foundation 
Mixing and Applying Mortar 
Firebox Assembly 
Arched Lintel Installation 
Throat and Damper Assembly 
Smoke Chamber Assembly 
Chimney Assembly 
Firebrick Installation 
Metal Chimney Installation 
Operating Instructions 
Parts Dimensions 
Terms and Conditions 
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The FireRock Outdoor fireplace is a modular system designed to be assembled in field using FireRock Adhesive Mortar Each
component is designed for a specific part of the firebox smoke chamber and flue design and therefore only one means of
assembly is possible A minimum  ¼” thick firebrick lining is required compliant with ASTM 
The Outdoor Fireplace is designed to be a standalone unit meaning it does not sit directly against a house or other combustible
framing or penetrate a roofline
Any application other than the “intended use” stated herein is in violation of the manufacturer’s instructions and is hereby
prohibited Such violation may cause immediate hazard property damage or loss of life and will void all liabilities to the
manufacturer and will void all warranties explicit or implied
Read the installation and operating instructions carefully and in full to be sure you understand them prior to installation If the
information in this manual including installation instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage personal injury or loss of life
 Check local building codes pertaining to fireplaces and fireplace installation All installations must comply with local
regional state and national building codes and regulations
 Maintain the stated minimum clearance to combustibles see page  and do not violate any specific installation
requirement
 Do not pack air spaces with insulation or other materials
 Foundations and footings must meet local building code and be approved by the local building authority For any
foundation design and load requirements check with a structural engineer
 This fireplace is not designed to sit directly on or abut a combustible surface or floor system
 This fireplace is not designed to be built into a wood framed structure or penetrate a roofline of any type
 Do not use a fireplace insert or other product not specified for use with a fireplace with the reflective properties of this
product
 This fireplace has not been tested for use with doors To reduce the risk of fire or injury do not install doors
 Do not burn construction debris of any kind in this fireplace
 Do not burn small branches or twigs that exceed the volume of a normal fire see page  Overfiring can permanently
damage the system
 Only vented gas logs that are listed by ANSI Z and are approved for outdoor use can be used in this fireplace
 This fireplace has not been tested with an unvented gas log set Do not install an unvented gas log set in this fireplace
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTE: This is important safety information for the installation of this fireplace
For safety information regarding the operation of this fireplace see pages 

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30” 36” 42”
” Base plate 
” Base plate 
” Base plate 
Firebox side   
Cut firebox side   
Back wall ” 
Back wall ” 
Back wall ” 
Arched Lintel   
” Throat Front/Back 
” Throat Front/Back 
” Throat Front/Back 
Throat Side   
” Smoke Chamber Front/Back 
” Smoke Chamber Front/Back  
” Smoke Chamber Front/Back 
Smoke Chamber Side   
Chimney Base Large 
Chimney Base Small  
Masonry Chimney Block   
TOTAL 27 27 33
ARCHED FRONT
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
NOTE: Some of the components of this fireplace are extremely heavy and should not be lifted by one person Because of this
realize that building this fireplace is at minimum a twoman job
REQUIRED MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
 Concrete for pad/foundation
 Clean water
 Trowel
  gallon bucket
 Level
 Plastic shims
 FireRock Adhesive Mortar
 Firebrick
 Masonry chimney block
OPTIONAL MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
 CMU block
 Log lighter
 Noncombustible stone or veneer
OUTDOOR MASONRY FIREPLACE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
See pages 26-30 for component specifications
30” 36” 42”
” Base plate 
” Base plate 
” Base plate 
Firebox side   
Back wall ” 
Back wall ” 
Back wall ” 
” Throat Front/Back 
” Throat Front/Back 
” Throat Front/Back 
Throat Side   
” Smoke Chamber Front/Back 
” Smoke Chamber Front/Back  
” Smoke Chamber Front/Back 
Smoke Chamber Side   
Chimney Base Large 
Chimney Base Small  
Masonry Chimney Block   
TOTAL 23 26 32
STRAIGHT FRONT