General Shale GATHERING 75 User manual

“Gathering” Fire Pit (FPS-75) Assembly Instructions
GATHERING 75
Square Fire Pit
How-To Assemble Your
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Outdoor Living products are intended for recreational or residential use and are not warranted for any other purpose. The life of the product
depends on correctness of installation and extent of usage. All metal components are subject to normal rust and corrosion.
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PART NO. FPS-75
DIFFICULTY BEGINNER
APPROX. DIM. 3'8"W x 3'8"D
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APPROX. WEIGHT 1,600 lbs.
OUTDOOR LIVING PRODUCTS
APPROX. HEIGHT 2'
APPROX. BASE DIM. 3'4"W x 3'4"D

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Materials included with your outdoor kit.
(24)
(12)
(4)
(4)
Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
Bullnose Block “B” (4"x 8"x 8")
Bullnose Block “C” (4"x 4"x 8")
Bullnose Corner Block “D” (4"x 8"x 8")
(1) in Set Mix Bag
Reference images. Images are not to scale.
4"x 8"x 16"4"x 8"x 8"
A B
Additional materials required to install your kit.
4"x 4"x 8"4"x 8"x 8"
C D
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.
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Concrete or Gravel (for setting base)
Level
Tape Measure
Rubber Mallet
Small Trowel

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Step
1Create a level base using concrete or gravel to accommodate the 3'-4' square foot
print of the re pit.
(Base Section View)
Prepare an area 4'wide x 4'deep.
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
4'
If required, use landscape blocks to retain stone base.
If installing optional hearth/knee wall, extend base as required.
4'
FIRE PIT FRONT
Fire Pit Outline
3'4"x 3'4"
(Base Plan View)
4'x 4'
Crusher Run Base
(4" min. thickness)
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Step
2Lay rst course of block.
Each course will use eight (8) "A" blocks (4"x 8"x 16").
Aer laying the rst course, check to make sure it is level before proceeding.
Step
3Apply a mixed thin set between each course.
Apply thin set uniformly between all pieces and courses. Apply away from
the outside edge to prevent it from potentially squeezing out onto the outside
between courses.
On each following course, push block down to spread thin set and
remove any gaps between courses.
in Set Mix
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Step
4Alternate courses (1-4) to ensure proper bonding .
Check to make sure each course is level.
Pattern for Courses 1 & 3.
Pattern for Course 2
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Step
5Lay the top course (course 4).
Top course consists of twelve (12) "B" blocks, four (4) "C" blocks and
four (4) "D" blocks.
Place the rounded edge on the outside; this course will have a 2"overhang
on all sides.
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Place Rounded Edges
to the Outside
Completed Fire Pit
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