General Shale GATHERING FPS-100 User manual

“Gathering” Fire Pit (FPS-100) Assembly Instructions
GATHERING
Square Fire Pit
How-To Assemble Your
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PART NO. FPS-100
DIFFICULTY BEGINNER
APPROX. DIM. 3'4"W x 3'4 x 2'6"H
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APPROX. WEIGHT 1,650 lbs.

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Materials included with your outdoor kit.
(32)
(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) Square Fire Pit Insert
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.
“Gathering” Fire Pit (FPS-100) Assembly Instructions
4"x 4"x 8"4"x 8"x 8"
(1) in Set Mix Bag (not pictured below)
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.
Concrete or Gravel (for setting base)
Level
Note: You may also use landscape adhesive (available separately) in place of supplied thin set mix.
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 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 (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 away from outside edge to prevent thin set from squeezing out
between courses.
On each following course, push block down to spread thin set and
remove any gaps between courses.
in Set
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Step
4Alternate courses (1,2,3,4) to ensure proper bonding .
Check to make sure each course is level.
Pattern for Courses 1 & 3.
Pattern for Courses 2 & 4.
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Step
4Lay the top course.
Top course consists of 12 "B" blocks, 4 "C" blocks and 4 "D" blocks.
Place Rounded Edges
to the Outside
Place the rounded edge on the outside; this course will have a 2"overhang
on all sides.
“Gathering” Fire Pit (FPS-100) Assembly Instructions
Step
5Once all courses have been laid and thin set has cured, drop the metal re pit
insert into place.
Refer to manufacturers instructions for safety information, operating
instructions, care and maintenance of steel re pit insert.
Note: e steel legs included in the kit will not be used.
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