Fires of Tradition Corvallis 4008GRC User manual

Install Instructions for
Corvallis #4008GRC
Mantel
Please read this manual before installing the suite. This manual should remain with the
homeowner.
Updated 12/10/13

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Index
Page 3 & 4 Component identification
Page 5 Installing the Corvallis with the Ventana & 3 pc slip kit
Page 11 Installing the Corvallis with the Clearview front, 3 pc slip kit & 534
Page 11 Installing the Corvallis with the Windsor front & 530
Page #12 Care and maintenance
The fireplace manufacturer’s technical specifications take precedence over any
information detailed in the following. All clearances or installation requirements
detailed in the fireplace manufactures installation manual or the local building
code should be strictly followed.
The Corvallis mantel is designed to be hung on a set of steel brackets which are
securely attached to the stud wall (behind the drywall). These steel brackets lock
the mantel together and keep the mantel firmly attached to the wall.
Always install this mantel with the brackets!
Failure to do this could result in serious injury!
Fires of Tradition assumes no responsibility for the colour and texture
variations of our mantels. There will be slight variations in colour and texture
from time to time.
NOTE– the installation requirements for the gas fireplace are very relative to
the front you are going to be using. Make sure that you read the proper section
of this manual thoroughly in order to insure that the fireplace is installed at the
correct height relative to the floor!

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The bracket kit consists of-
 1 pc left wall bracket
 1 pc right wall bracket
 1 pc horizontal bracket
 2 pcs foot brackets
3 pc slip kit is required
 1 pc left side
 1 pc right side
 1 pc top
The two side slips must be cut
down to using a wet or tile saw.
The marks on the back of the
slips are guidelines only! Check
these marks against your design
before proceeding to cut!
Installing the Corvallis with the Ventana & 3 pc slip kit
Before you begin to install the Valor gas fireplace, take the time to completely
read this manual, and to familiarize yourself with all of the components that
are required to complete the installation. This is critical to make sure that you
have a complete understanding of the inter relationship of these components.
Failure to do so will result in a poor fitting mantel, and require costly back
tracking.

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The mantel consists of-
 1 pc left leg
 1 pc right leg
 1 pc beam
 1 pc shelf
 1 pc hearth [optional]
It is prudent to assemble some of the pcs as a dry run before you begin to install
the system, to insure that you understand how all parts fit together. This is also
an excellent time to check the relationship of these pcs to the fireplace itself, to
insure that it is installed at the correct height, and is in the correct position
relative to the wall.
Carefully lay out the boxes in an area of the room where they will be out of the
way, and open them up. Remove any loose packing, and with care, pull the
pieces out and lay them down on the floor where they can individually be
accessed.
At all times, it is necessary to be as clean and careful as possible. Check the fit
of all joints before letting go of components, to insure that they are properly
seated. Insure that hands are clean, and use the gloves to insure that no
smudges or marks are left on the surface of the mantel.

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The fireplace must be installed
off the floor to account for the
height of the hearth. The total
height that the unit must sit at is
the height of the hearth–approxi-
mately 2” from the finished floor
to the base of the fireplace.
Check the height of your hearth,
and raise the unit by this
dimension.
The fireplace front must not be
installed flush with the wall, as
there will not be enough
adjustment in the front to bring it
flush with the back of the
mantel. The fireplace should be
installed so that the face of the
Ventana is 2 1/4” from the
finished wall. This measurement is
quite critical to insure a good fit
against the back of the slips. Do a
dry fit of one leg and a slip in
position to check that you have the
engine correctly located.
Note: If the unit is being installed where there is no room for the fireplace to be
recessed into the wall then wall must be framed out, and a chase built. When
framing out the wall don't forget to consider the impact of the taped drywall
corners. We suggest that you add an extra 3” for each side for a total of 6” to the
widest part of the mantle (the hearth- not the shelf).
Step #1
Step #2

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Now secure the two ’L’ foot brackets to
the bottom of the vertical side brackets,
making sure that the overall height of
the frame created is 51”, measured from
the horizontal part of the bracket.
Set this bracket frame up against the
wall, centering and leveling it on the
fireplace.
It is the steel brackets that securely
hold the mantel to the wall. These must
be firmly installed to ensure the mantel
is also securely installed!
Lay out the brackets on the floor in the
position shown, and secure the two side
brackets to the horizontal bracket with
the bolts provided. Make sure that you
have a width of 49” as shown.
Step #3
Step #4
It is crucial that the upper horizontal
bracket be securely fixed onto the
available wall studding. But because the
opening in the chase runs above the
bottom of the horizontal bracket, it can
only be secured into position at each
end. Secure with screws.

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It is very important that sufficient
screws are used to secure the brackets
to the wall, and to support the whole
mantel.
Carefully slide the hearth into position,
centering it on the fireplace. If there is
any rocking of the hearth on the floor
whatsoever cracking will result. If this is
the case, then the hearth must be set into
a bed of thinset in order to eliminate the
movement in the hearth. Put a couple of
small pencil marks on the floor
indicating its final position, then remove
the hearth.
Note: The gloves are supplied for the
installers to insure a clean installation.
These help minimize the cleanup
required after the install is complete.
There must be no rocking in the hearth
whatsoever, or cracking will result. If the
floor is not completely level, then glue
the hearth to the floor with an
appropriate cement based adhesive.
Step #6
Step #7
Secure the two ‘L’ foot brackets now to
the floor. These now lock the bottom of
the bracket frame into position. When
the brackets are properly positioned and
secured, a sturdy frame is created upon
which the stone mantel may be hung.
NOTE- Failure to ensure that these
brackets are firmly secured to the wall
risks that the mantel could fall off the
wall, resulting in serious injury!
Step #5

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Carefully slide the beam into place on
top of the legs. Lower this gently!
Dropping it into place, even from a short
distance, risks chipping.
Check the fit, and position the legs
carefully to ensure that they are plumb
with the sides of the beam. Carefully
remove the beam once you are satisfied
with the final location of the legs.
At this point, it is good to do a dry fit of
the legs and side slips to ensure that all
parts are properly located. Position the
two legs first, then slide the slips
carefully into position to ensure that the
back face of the slips fit up against the
front of the fireplace. A small gap here is
not a problem, as it quickly disappears
into shadows. But if you properly locat-
ed the firebox, then this will not be an
issue.
Step #8
This image is looking down inside the
leg. Take one of the wooden shims
supplied in the blister pack, and insert it
between the block on the inside top of
the leg and the bracket. This will help
hold the leg against the wall.
There is a place for a second shim at
the bottom of the legs. Installing the
second shim may be done by reaching in
from the front bottom of the leg. This is
only necessary where the wall is
extremely out of vertical. Please use
your own discretion in placing the
second shim.
Step #10
Step #9

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Step #11
The side slips must be cut down to
work with the fireplace. There are marks
on the back of the side slips indicating
suggested slip heights. It is critical that
you check this against the final design
concept that you want to achieve with
the slips relative to the fireplace front.
The slips can be cut with any tile saw.
Make sure you have a good blade on the
saw, and carefully make your cuts. If a
rough edge results from the saw, you
can sand the edge of the cut with a fine
sandpaper. Gently set the side slips into
position, by sliding them behind the
inner edge of the leg.
Step #12
Note: The next step is frequently where
damage can occur! Make sure that the
beam is properly seated onto the top of
leg before letting go of it, as any
dropping of the beam against the top of
the legs can cause chipping.
Step #13 Check the fit of the beam against the
top of the legs, and install another
wooden shim between the bracket and
the block on each side. This will hold the
beam against the wall in a secure
manner.
Check alignment of the joint where the
beam meets the top of the legs to ensure
that the joint is good, and the leg is not
twisted.

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Step #14
Carefully lower the top slip behind the
beam and into position on top of the
side slips.
The top slip can now be carefully
lowered into position.
Step #15
e
Check the fit of the shelf onto the top of
the beam and bracket. The beam can be
removed and the bracket can be
adjusted if necessary.

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If you are going to use the Windsor with
the 530 firebox, no slips are required.
The 530 firebox must be installed so
that it is the height of the hearth from
the finished floor 2” from the finished
floor, and will rest upon the hearth. This
also applies to any of the backpanels
FOT supplies.
The front of the Windsor plate must be
installed 2 7/8” away from the wall, in
order to fit against the back of the leg.
Again, it is prudent to do a dry run
before beginning to install the wall
brackets to ensure that the firebox sits
in the correct position relative to the
hearth and other mantel components.
Installing the Corvallis with the Windsor Front
Installing the Corvallis with the 534, 3 pc slip kit &
Clearview Front
Installing the Corvallis with the 534
Horizon/Clearview is identical to the
instructions for the Ventana in the
preceding pages, except for the length of
the side slips. Again, the marks
indicated on the back of the slip are
suggested marks only–check them
against your design concept before
cutting the slips!

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Care and Maintenance of the Corvallis mantel
Spilt Liquids
Spills and stains should be removed as soon as possible for best results. Dab up spills with
a clean cloth or paper towels, avoiding wiping the spill. Water and soap will clean up most
spills, providing that they are addressed quickly. Avoid using strong acids or chemicals with
a strong acid reaction, as they might roughen the surface if left on for any length of time. It
is always best to test the cleaning agent on an inconspicuous part of the mantel in order to
check its impact on the finish. Dust and air born dirt will settle on any mantel surface. This
can easily be removed by a vacuum with a soft bristle head. Be careful not to scratch the
surface in the process.
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