General Shale Serenity 100 User manual

“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
SERENITY 100
Outdoor Fireplace
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
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PART NO. FPL-100
DIFFICULTY INTERMEDIATE
APPROX. DIM. 4'W x 3'4"D x 7'H
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APPROX. WEIGHT 5,620 lbs.

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Materials included with your outdoor kit.
(108)
(18)
(16)
(8)
Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16" ; includes 2 extra)
Non-Weathered Block “I” (4" x 8" x 16")
Block “B” (4" x 8" x 12")
Block “D” (4" x 8" x 4")
(2) Block “C” (4" x 8" x 8")
(2)
(14)
(4)
(2)
Block “F” (4" x 4" x 12")
Bullnose Block “C1”(4" x 8"x 8")
Bullnose Corner Block “C2”(4" x 8"x 8")
Bullnose Block “G1”(4" x 8" x 4")
(4) Bullnose Corner Block “G2”(4" x 8" x 4")
(4)
(8)
(4)
Bullnose Corner Block “C4”(4" x 6" x 6")
Bullnose Block “C3”(4" x 5 3/4"x 6")
Bullnose Block “C5”(4" x 4" x 8")
(24) Firebrick (4" x 9" x 2 1/4"; includes 6 pre-cut)
(6) Block (1 5/8" x 8" 16")
(1)
(2)
(2)
Cast Lintel (4" x 7 1/4" x 31 1/4")**
Block Lintel (4" x 8" x 34 3/4")
Block Lintel (4" x 8" x 19")
(2) Thin Set Mix Bag
“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
(2) Bullnose Block “H1” (4" x 4" x 4")
Additional materials required to install your kit.
Concrete or Gravel (for setting base)
Caulking Gun
Level
Tape Measure
Small Trowel
5 gal. Mixing Bucket
Rubber Mallet
NOTES:
Actual components may vary slightly. Some cutting may be required.
This unit is designed for outdoor use only. This 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.
For pre 2013 kits shipped with block lintel, see note on page 6.
The unit shown in these instructions has been re tested. Changes to the unit such as
rebox size may aect unit performance.

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Course Numbers
(Referred to in following instructions)
Firebox Dimensions
These dimensions are provided for customer information.
Firebox Opening (Front): 23 3/8"W x 22"H (±1/4")
Inside* (Side to Side): 31 1/4"W x 30 7/8"H (±1/4")
Inside* (Front to Back): 23 3/4"D x 30 7/8"H (±1/4")
*Inside height is from top of re brick to top of course 12.
Chimney Opening (Top): 10"x 10"(±1/4")
*Fireplace shown with optional thin brick installed.
“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions

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Step
1Create a level base using Crusher Run Stone to accommodate the overall footprint
of the replace.
Prepare an area 4'4"wide x 3'8"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.
If required, use landscape blocks to retain stone base.
If installing optional hearth/knee wall, extend base as required.
(Base Section View)
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
4'4"
3'8"
FRONT
Crusher Run
Base (4"min. thickness)
4'4" x 3'8"
(Base Plan View)
4' x 3'4"
Fireplace Outline
“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions

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“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
Step
2Build the replace (courses 1 through 4).
Assemble the replace on a level setting base.
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
Dry stack courses 1 through 4 and check t for re brick before applying
thin set. Adjust gap / position of "A" and "I" blocks to accommodate re
Adjust position of units and/or shim units as required to maintain
uniform level and square courses. (NOTE: Pre-packaged shims, pieces
of roof shingles or metal washers can be used as shims.)
*Quantities per Course.
Course 4
(9) Weathered Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(24) Firebrick (4"x 9"x 2 1/4")
(6) Block (1 5/8"x 8"x 16")
Some rebrick are cut to t properly (precut
at factory). NOTE: Firebrick will not sit ush
with surrounding block. Use the 1 5/8" block
under the re brick to sit them ush with the
surrounding block.
Courses 1 and 3 Course 2
(9)* Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(6) Block “I” (4"x 8"x 16")
(9) Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(6) Block “I” (4"x 8"x 16")
Course 2
Non-weathered
block repre-
sented in lighter
gray.
A
A A
A
A A
A AA
I I
I I
I I
I I
I
I I
A A A
A A
A A
A A
A AA
A A
A A
A A
I

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“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
Step
3Build the replace (courses 5 through 12).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
Apply thin set to head joints (vertical joints) on courses 5 through 11 (re
box area).
Courses 5, 7 and 9 Courses 6, 8 and 10
(6)* Weathered Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(2) Weathered Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12")
(7) Weathered Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(2) Weathered Block “D” (4"x 4"x 8")
A
A A
A
A A
B B
AAA
A A
A A
D D
Head joint
(typical)
A A
AA
AA
CC
A AA
A A
A A
Course 11
(6) Weathered Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(2) Weathered Block “C” (4"x 8"x 8")
Course 12
(7) Weathered Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
*Note: The 4"x 7 1/4"x 31 1/4" cast lintel in
courses 11 and 12 is shared between the
two courses. This lintel can be installed with
the finished side out, or reversed if customer
chooses to install thin brick.
4" x 7 1/4" x 31 3/4" Cast
Lintel*
4"
4" x 7 1/4" x 31 3/4" Cast
Lintel**
4"
Note: If you have a pre-2013 kit supplied
with one (1) block lintel, install two (2)
4" x 8" x 31 3/4" block lintels one each in
course 11 and 12 (extra block lintel will be
supplied at no cost).

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“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
Step Build the replace (course 13).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
Course 13 (All courses are C1 unless otherwise noted)
(14) Weathered Bullnose Block “C1” (4"x 8"x 8")
(4) Weathered Bullnose Block “C5” (4"x 4"x 8")
(4) Weathered Bullnose Block “C2” (4"x 8"x 8")
(2) Block Lintels* (4"x 8"x 34 3/4")
(Block lintels represented in lighter gray above.)
C5
C2C2
4" x 8" x 34 3/4" Block Lintel8"
8" 4" x 8" x 34 3/4" Block Lintel
C2 C2
C5
C5
C5
NOTE: These lintels are laid at
side down.
All bullnose block in
course 13 will overhang
course 12 by 2 1/2" on all sides.
Dry stack bullnose units and check t before applying thin set.

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“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
Step Build the replace (courses 14 through 16).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
Dry stack course 14 to ensure t and position before applying thin set.
Course 14
(6) Weathered Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(2) Weathered Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12")
(2) Weathered Block “D” (4"x 8"x 4")
(2) Block “F” (4"x 4"x 12")
(2) Block Lintels* (4"x 8"x 19")
*(Block lintels shown in lighter gray above.)
A B A
A A
DD
A B A
F
F
8"8"
(Course 13
below)
Course 15
(4) Weathered Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12")
(2) Weathered Bullnose Block "G1” (4"x 8"x 4")
(4) Bullnose Corner Block “G2”* (4"x 8"x 4")
NOTE: The bullnose block are to be used on the
sides of course 15.)
*(Cut to 4" x 4" x 4")
G2
G1
H1
G2
G2
G1
H1
G2
B A
B B
A B
Course 16
(4) Weathered Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12")
B
A A
B
B B
NOTE: Center all courses on the previous course
to build chimney properly.
(2) *Weathered Bullnose Block “H1”* (4"x 4"x 8")

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“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
Step Build the replace (courses 17 through 19).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4"
4"
Typical
Typical
Course 17
NOTE: Lay block with 8" dimensions as height.
Course 18
NOTE: Lay block with 8" dimensions as height.
Course 19 - Chimney Cap
(8) Weathered Bullnose Block “C3” (4"x 5 3/4"x 6")
(4) Weathered Bullnose Corner Block “C4” (4"x 6"x 6")
C3 C3
C3 C3
C3
C3
C3
C3
C4
Typical at corners.
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“Serenity 100” Fireplace (FPL-100) Assembly Instructions
Step Cover Firebox Opening Lintel (Optional for customers choosing thin brick
option).
Use supplied thin set mortar to apply thin brick over exposed
block lintel.
Start at centerline of opening and set brick to the left and right. Thin brick
can also be installed with a mortar joint. To do so, use a masonry mortar
and apply with a grout bag (mortar and grout bag not supplied in kit).
Exposed Block Lintel (14) in Brick
Centerline of
opening
Step Tempering Recommendations:
Wait 24 hours before building a re in your replace kit.
Build a few modest res in the replace initially before building a
re at normal temperatures.
During rst few res, some minor smoking may occur as the
block and mortar dry out from the heat; this is normal.
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