Fires of tradition Corvallis jurastone 4008 Configuration guide

Install Instructions for

Corvallis Jurastone

#4008 Mantel

Please read this manual before installing the suite. This manual should remain with the

homeowner.

Updated 12/03/12

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Index

Page 3 & 4 Component identification

Page 5 Installing the Corvallis with the Fenderfire ftont, 4 pc slip kit & 534

Page 12 Installing the Corvallis with the Ventana & 3 pc slip kit

Page 20 Installing the Corvallis with the Clearview front, 3 pc slip kit & 534

Page 20 Installing the Corvallis with the Windsor front & 530

Page #21 Care and maintenance

The fireplace manufacturer’s technical specifications take precedence over any

thing 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 Jurastone 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 Jurastone mantels. There will be slight variations in colour and

texture from time to time. Fires of Tradition assumes no responsibility for the

care and cleaning of Jurastone mantel.

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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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.

The bracket kit consists of-

• 1 pc left side bracket

• 1 pc right side bracket

• 1 pc top bracket

• 2 pcs foot brackets

Note– The brackets for the

Corvallis no longer require

the use of wood 2x4’s.

The JSUR06 slip kit, when

used with the Horizon and

Fenderfire single or double

door consists of-

• 1 pc left side

• 1 pc right side

• 1 pc top

• 1 pc riser slip

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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]

Note that the mantel kit also contains the brackets, a bag of thinset adhesive, a

pair of gloves and a hardware blister pack.

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.

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. Wipe thoroughly all

surfaces that might have cement smeared on their surface.

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 be individually

accessed.

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The fireplace must be

installed off the floor to

account for the height of the

hearth and the riser (the riser

is included with the four piece

slip system). The total height

that the unit must sit at is 4 ¾”

from the finished floor to the

base of the fireplace. If the

measurement is greater, then

the unit will sit higher than the

riser, resulting in a gap

between the fireplace and the

riser.

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 surround. The

fireplace should be installed

so that the Fenderfire face is

no less than 1 3/8” but no

more than 1 7/8” from the

finis hed wall. If this

measurement is maintained

you will have 1” of

adjustment outward on the

Fender fire face plate.

Note: If the firebox is being installed where there is no room for the fireplace to be

recessed into the wall, then the firebox 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

Installing the Corvallis with the 534, 4 pc slip kit &

Fenderfire Front

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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 insure that these

brackets are firmly secured to the wall

risks that the mantel could fall off the

wall, resulting in serious injury!

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”.

Set this bracket frame up against the

wall, centering it on the fireplace, and

make sure that the horizontal bracket is

level.

It is crucial that the upper horizontal

bracket be securely fixed onto the avail-

able wall studding. Use multiple screws

into the wall studding to attach this

bracket.

It is the steel brackets that securely hold

the mantel to the wall. These must be

firmly installed to insure 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. Insure that this

framing is centered on the fireplace.

Step #3

Step #4

Step #5

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Important!! When applying the mantel pcs into position that have cement on them,

be very careful that you set the pc down into its final position. Avoid moving the pc

around, and spreading the cement beyond it’s intended final resting position. If this

does happen, wipe it off immediately with a clean, damp cloth. Use sufficient pres-

sure when doing so to insure that the cloth picks up all of the residue of the grout.

Because of the textured surface, it is very easy for some grout to remain on the sur-

face, which is not visible until after the installer leaves, and it has dried. A soft brush

is very helpful in cleaning the surface to remove this residue completely.

If not completely cleaned, a cloudy haze can show. Once this haze has formed from

the grout drying on an exposed surface, it is very difficult to remove with water.

However, a commercial grout and haze remover, [such as ‘Tile Lab’- a product

available from Home Depot] can be used with a soft brush to remove any residue.

The soft brush insures that the haze is scrubbed off the deep textured surface.

It is very important that sufficient

screws are installed in the brackets and

in the wood to support the whole mantel.

Carefully slide the hearth into position,

centering it on the fireplace (you may

find it easier to do this step if you draw a

very small center line on the top back

edge of 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.

Mix up a small bit of cement by adding a

small amount of water until you get paste-

like consistency. Butter the bottom of the

hearth with a thin bead of the cement

provided, and reset the hearth into

position. Insure that the hearth is level. A

couple of wood shims [not supplied for

this purpose] carefully positioned under

the hearth can help keep it level while the

cement dries. Make sure that any shims

used are removed and the holes touched-

up with cement.

Step #6

Step #7

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At this point, it is good to do a dry fit of

the legs, side slips and beam to insure

that all parts are properly located. Posi-

tion the two legs first, then slide the slips

carefully into position to insure 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. The front Fenderfire plate

can be adjusted again if necessary.

The front plate of the Fenderfire can be

adjusted inwards and outwards by

loosening the 4 screws on the inside of

the frame. Insure that this plate lies flush

with the notched face of the base of the

4pc frame, as shown in the diagram.

You may need to repeat this step after

the install is complete.

The riser of the 4 pc inner frame [JSUR

slip kit] can now be set into position,

and centered on the fireplace. Apply a

thin bead of cement along the bottom

edge of this riser, and carefully position

into position, centering it on the fire-

place.

A small pencil line on either side of the

riser will allow you to easily find the

right place once you have removed and

applied the cement to the bottom. Take

care to make sure that the riser is

pushed all the way back against the wall.

There should be no need to level the

riser seeing as it is placed on a level

hearth.

Step #8

Step #9

Step #10

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This image is looking down inside the

leg. Take one of the wooden shims

supplied in the blister pack, and

carefully insert it between the block on

the inside top of the leg and the bracket.

This will help hold the leg against the

wall. Any extra cement can easily be

wiped off with a wet cloth.

There is a place for a second shim at

the bottom of the legs. Installing the sec-

ond shim may be done by reaching in

from the front bottom of the leg. This is

only necessary where the wall is ex-

tremely out of vertical. Please use your

own discretion in placing the second

shim.

Apply a thin line of cement along the

bottom of the leg, and along the back

edge, where the leg will meet the wall.

Carefully lower the leg into position en-

suring that it is firmly bedded on the

hearth and against the wall, along the pen-

cil mark that you have previously made.

Take extra care to not get the cement all

over the wall, as this will make the clean-

up much harder. Repeat with other leg.

Important: Make sure you do not step on

the hearth, as this will leave marks, and

will possibly cause it to lose level!

Proceeding with the dryfit– 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 insure that they are plumb

with the sides of the beam. Make a small

pencil mark against the chase face that

indicates where the outside of the legs

rest, and then carefully dismantle the

beam, slips and legs.

Step #11

Step #12

Step #13

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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.

Once both, left and right slips are in

position, apply a bead of cement on the

top edges of the legs, and along the two

back sides of the beam, and carefully

lower into position. Hold the beam away

from the back wall as it is lowered into

position, so as not to mark the wall.

Carefully set one of the side slips into

position, by sliding it behind the inner

edge of the leg.

Note the edges that it comes in contact

with. Remove the slip, apply a thin bead

of cement along these edges, and set the

slip back into position. Wipe off any

extra cement with a wet cloth.

Step #14

Step #15

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 man-

ner.

Check alignment of the joint where the

beam meets the top of the legs to insure

that the joint is good, and the leg is not

twisted.

Step #16

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Apply a bead of cement along top edge

of the left and right slip and the inside

edge of the beam, where the fourth piece

of the slip kit comes in contact with the

beam.

Carefully lower the arched top slip

behind the beam and into position on top

of the side slips.

Carefully wipe the extra cement off the

joints.

Step #17

Check the fit of the shelf onto the top of

the beam and bracket, then remove.

Adjust bracket if necessary. Apply a

thin bead of cement along the top edge

of the beam, and against the back edges

of the shelf. Carefully lower the shelf

into position onto the beam. Use a small

wood shim in the joint between the

beam and shelf if necessary to insure

that the top surface of the shelf is

horizontal. Don’t forget to apply a small

amount of cement in the holes when the

shims are removed. Carefully wipe all

excess cement off the mantel along the Step #18

joints with a wet cloth, paying special attention to our comments on page 7 in this

manual. Any other types of marks that have occured on the surface of the mantel

can be cleaned off very easily using the white eraser provided. If the mantel is

chipped at any point, it can be touched up with the two piece touchup provided.

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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

Note– The brackets for the

Corvallis no longer require

the use of wood 2x4’s.

When installing the Corvallis

with the Ventanna, the JSUR10

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 30 1/2”, using a wet or

tile saw. There are marks on the

back of these slips indicating the

cut mark.

Installing the Corvallis with the Ventana & 3 pc slip kit

There are some modifications that need to be taken into consideration when install-

ing the Corvallis mantel on the Ventana firebox. Please read all of this section be-

fore proceeding with the installation.

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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]

Note that the mantel kit also contains the brackets, a bag of thinset adhesive, a

pair of gloves and a hardware blister pack.

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.

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. Wipe thoroughly all

surfaces that might have cement smeared on their surface.

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.

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The fireplace must be

installed off the floor to

account for the height of the

hearth. [The 4th part of the 4

pc slip kit is generally not used

when the Ventana is installed

with the Corvallis]. The total

height that the unit must sit at

is 2” from the finished floor to

the base of the fireplace. If the

measurement is greater, then

the unit will sit higher than the

hearth, resulting in a gap.

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 surround. 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 fram-

ing 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).

Also– because the Corvallis is a non combustible mantel, there is no need for in-

stalling the cement board.

Step #1

Step #2

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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!

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”.

Set this bracket frame up against the

wall, centering it on the fireplace, and

make sure that the horizontal bracket is

level and centered on the fireplace.

It is crucial that the upper horizontal

bracket be securely fixed onto the avail-

able wall studding. But because the open-

ing in the chase runs above the bottom

of the horizontal bracket, it can only be

secured into position at each end. Secure

this with the appropriate length screws.

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

Step #5

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