Fires of tradition Torrance jurastone 4004 Configuration guide

Install Instructions for

Torrance Jurastone

#4004 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 Torrnace with the Fenderfire front, 4 pc slip kit & 534

Page 11 Installing the Torrance with the Windsor front

Page 12 Installing the Torrance with the Clearview front, 3 pc slip kit & 534

Page 18 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 Jura-stone mantel is designed to be hung on a set of steel brackets and

wood 2x3’s, 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 in-

sure 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 wall bracket

• 1 pc right wall bracket

• 1 pc shelf bracket

• 2 pcs foot brackets

The JSUR slip kit consists of-

• 1 pc left side

• 1 pc right side

• 1 pc top

• 1 pc riser

This is only used with the

Horizon engine. If the 530

fireplace and Windsor front

are used, this slip kit is not

required. See page 11.

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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 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 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

finished wa ll. I f thi s

measurement is maintained

you will have 1” of adjustment

outward on the Fender fire

face plate.

Note: If the unit is being installed where there is no room for the fireplace to be re-

cessed into the wall then wall must be framed out. 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 Torrance with the 534, 4 pc slip kit &

Fenderfire Front

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Install the two long steel brackets to

the outer edge of each vertical 2x3’s.

These must be positioned so that the top

of the bracket is flush with the top of

the horizontal 2x3.

Use multiple screws when attaching the

brackets. It is very important that the

top and bottom of the brackets are an-

chored securely to both the vertical and

horizontal 2X3’s.

When all of the 2x3’s and brackets are

properly positioned and secured, a

sturdy frame is created upon which the

stone mantel may be hung.

The steel foot brackets secure the bot-

tom of the vertical 2x3’s to the wall, as it

is impossible to hit the vertical wall

studding every time. First, install the two

wide ‘L’ foot brackets against the bottom

back of the vertical 2x3’s, being careful

to maintain the 5” extension shown in

the above image.

Second, locate the vertical 2X3’s so that

the outside top edge is flush with the

ends of the horizontal already attached

to the wall and insure that they are

vertical (use a level). The bottom bracket

can now be firmly screwed to the floor.

It is the combination of the wooden

2x3’s and the steel brackets that securely

hold the mantel to the wall. This wooden

2x3 backing for the steel brackets must

be installed according to the dimensions

shown. Insure that this framing is

centered on the fireplace.

It is crucial that the upper horizontal

2x3 span the entire 47 3/8” and be level.

Locate the wall studs and secure this

horizontal 2x3 solidly to these with the

appropriate length screws. It is the

overlapping of the horizontal and vertical

2x3’s by the vertical steel brackets that

secures the top of the vertical 2x3’s to

the wall.

Step #5

Step #4

Step #3

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The lower piece [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

fireplace.

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.

It is very important that sufficient

screws are installed in the brackets and

in the wood to support the whole man-

tel. Failure to insure that these brackets

are firmly secured to the wall risks that

the mantel could fall off the wall, result-

ing in serious injury.

Carefully slide the hearth into

position, centering it on the fireplace

(you may find it easer 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

Note: The gloves are supplied for the in-

stallers to insure a clean installation.

These help minimize the cleanup required

after the install is complete. Mix up a

small bit of the grout/cement by adding a

small amount of water until you get a

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 the any shims used are re-

moved and the holes touched-up with

cement.

Step #6

Step #7

Step #8

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There is a light line marked on the

hearth indicating the approximate

position of the foot of each leg. 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

insuring that it is firmly bedded on the

hearth and against the wall. Take extra

care to not get the cement all over the

wall, as this will make the clean-up

much harder.

Important: Make sure you do not step

on the hearth, as this will leave marks,

and will possibly cause it to lose level!

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.

Important!! When setting the mantel pieces 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

surface, 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.

Step #9

Step #10

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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 of the

4 pc inner frame kit into position, by

sliding it behind the inner edge of the

leg, and into the slot in the bottom riser.

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.

This image is looking down inside the

leg.

Take one of the wooden shims sup-

plied 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. There

is a place for a second shim at the bot-

tom of the legs if required. 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 ex-

tremely out of vertical. Please use your

own discretion in placing the second

shim.

Step #11

Step #12

Step #13

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Install the shorter remaining bracket

centered along the top edge of the

horizontal 2x4.

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 be-

hind the beam and into position on top

of the side slips.

Carefully wipe the extra cement off the

joints.

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 #15

Step #14

Step #15

Step #16

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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 mantel along the

joints with a wet cloth, paying special

attention to our comments on page 8 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.

Step #17

If you are going to use the Windsor with

the 530 firebox, rather than the

Fenderfire front with the 534– then you

will not require the 4 pc slip kit. The 530

firebox must be installed so that it is 2”

from the finished floor, and will rest upon

the hearth.

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 befor

beginning to install the wall brackets to

insure that the firebox sits in the correct

position relative to the hearth and other

mantel components.

Installing the Torrance with the Windsor Front

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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 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 finished wall. If this measure-

ment is maintained you will have 1” of

adjustment outward on the Fender fire

face plate.

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. 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 Torrance with the 534, 3 pc slip kit &

Clearview Front

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Install the two long steel brackets to

the outer edge of each vertical 2x3’s.

These must be positioned so that the top

of the bracket is flush with the top of

the horizontal 2x3.

Use multiple screws when attaching the

brackets. It is very important that the

top and bottom of the brackets are

anchored securely to both the vertical

and horizontal 2X3’s.

Step #5

Step #3

Step #4

It is the combination of the wooden

2x3’s and the steel brackets that securely

hold the mantel to the wall. This wooden

2x3 backing for the steel brackets must

be installed according to the dimensions

shown. Insure that this framing is

centered on the fireplace.

It is crucial that the upper horizontal

2x3 span the entire 47 3/8” and be level.

Locate the wall studs and secure this

horizontal 2x3 solidly to these with the

appropriate length screws.

The steel foot brackets secure the

bottom of the vertical 2x3’s to the wall,

as it is impossible to hit the vertical wall

studding every time. First, install the two

wide ‘L’ foot brackets against the bottom

back of the vertical 2x3’s, being careful

to maintain the 5” extension shown in

the above image.

Second, locate the vertical 2X3’s so that

the outside top edge is flush with the

ends of the horizontal already attached

to the wall and insure that they are

vertical (use a level). The bottom bracket

can now be firmly screwed to the floor.

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The installation of a Torrance mantel

with a Horizon firebox and Clearview

front requires the 3 piece slip kit

JSUR10. The side slips or legs of this kit

will need to be cut down in length to 29

3/4” [you will see a line indicating this

on the back of the slip]. This can be done

with a stone or tile saw. Do not cut lower

than this dimension!

It is very important that sufficient

screws are installed in the brackets and

in the wood to support the whole

mantel. 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.

Carefully slide the hearth into

position, centering it on the fireplace

(you may find it easer to do this step if

you draw a very small center line on the

top back edge of the hearth). Put a

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 the grout/cement by adding a

small amount of water until you get a

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.

Step #6

Step #7

Step #8

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