General Shale FPR-100 User manual

“Entertainer” Fire Pit (FPR-100) Assembly Instructions
ENTERTAINER
Round Fire Pit
How-To Assemble Your
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PART NO. FPR-100
DIFFICULTY BEGINNER
APPROX. DIM. 3'5"W x 3'5" x 1'6"H
P.O. Box 3547 / Johnson City, TN 37602 / 1-800-414-4661 / www.GeneralShale.com
APPROX. WEIGHT 850 lbs.
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Materials included with your outdoor kit.
(60)
(4)
(1)
(1)
Block “A” Circle Landscaping Stones
Cast Concrete Pieces
Metal Insert Ring
in Set Mix Bag
Additional materials required to install your kit.
NOTE: is unit is designed for outdoor use only. is unit is not designed to be used on
wood decks or under roof enclosures. Locate unit reasonable distance from any combustible
materials. Comply with local building code(s) and burning permits as applicable. Retain these
instructions with unit.
Concrete or Gravel (for setting base)
Level
Tape Measure
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Rubber Mallet
Small Trowel
5 Gal. Mixing Bucket
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Step
1Create a level base using Crusher Run Stone to accommodate the overall footprint
of the re pit.
(Base Section View)
Prepare an area 3'11" wide x 3'11" deep or 3'11" in diameter.
Remove sod and vegetation.
Excavate/remove so soil as required to provide level stone surface at a
minimum of 4"deep.
If soil under sod is hard, soil can be leveled out and used as a base material.
NOTE: All outdoor living kits can be installed directly on a properly prepared stone base. However, for best performance and appearance,
a concrete pad is recommended.
Reference diagrams for creating a level base.
Undisturbed Ground
Existing Ground Screed Stone Base Level
4"
4"min. Crusher Run Stone
If required, use landscape blocks to retain stone base.
(Base Plan View)
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Diameter
Fire Pit Outline
3'x 5"
Diameter
3'x 11"
Crusher Run Base
(4" min. thickness)
(Concrete Slab Section)
4"Minimum
Concrete
4"Minimum
Compacted
Crusher Run
Sub-Base
NOTE: Base thicknesses shown are minimum.
Soer soils will require thicker bases.
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Step
2Build the re pit.
Each course will use (15) block "A" circle block landscaping stones.
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Dry stack courses 1 through 4 and check t before applying thin set.
Adjust gap and position block as needed.
Mix supplied thin set according to package directions. Apply a thin
layer uniformly using a small trowel between all pieces and courses.
Apply thin set toward the inside of the re pit to prevent it from
potentially squeezing out onto the outside face of the stones.
For best appearance, the vertical joints of each following course should
align with the center of the stones from the course below. (See Course 4
image on page 5)
Adjust the position of units as required to maintain uniform level and
square courses. (Pre-packaged shims, pieces of roof shingles or metal
washers can be used as shims)
Courses 1 through 4
(15) Block “A” Circle Landscaping Stones
Level stones by tapping with rubber mallet as needed. Use caution to
avoid squeezing thin set out from between stones.
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Step
3Continue building the re pit.
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Course 4
Adhere the four (4) cast concrete top pieces using thin set mortar.
Ensure the assembled top aligns evenly with the course below.
Course 5
(4) Cast Concrete Top Pieces
(*NOTE: Aer completing the fourth course, the re pit
should look like the picture above.)
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Step
4Install metal ring insert.
Slide the metal ring insert into the opening as shown to complete the kit.
Wait 24 hours before building a re in your re pit to allow for curing.
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Metal Ring Insert
To allow for drainage, ll the inside of re pit with crushed stone, pea gravel
or similar to desired height (8"recommended).
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