General Shale SERENITY 200 User manual

“Serenity 200” Fireplace (FPL-200) Assembly Instructions
SERENITY 200
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
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. FPL-200
DIFFICULTY ADVANCED
APPROX. DIM. 5'W x 4'D x 8'9"H
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APPROX. WEIGHT 7,540 lbs.

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Materials included with your outdoor kit.
(75)
(3)
(2)
(2)
Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16"; 3 extra)
Splitface Front Block “A1” (4"x 8"x 16")
Block “AA” (4"x 6 1/8"x 14 1/8")
Block “AB” (4"x 6 1/8"x 16")
(100) Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12"; 2 extra)
Additional materials required to install your kit.
Concrete or Gravel (for setting base)
Caulking Gun
Level
Tape Measure
(4)
(2)
(4)
(2)
Block “B1” (4"x 4"x 12")
Block “BA” (4"x 8"x 10 1/8")
Block “BB” (4"x 6 1/8"x 12")
Block “BC” (4"x 6 1/8"x 10 1/8")
(2) Bullnose Block “C1” (4"x 8"x 14")
(2)
(2)
(6)
Bullnose Block “C2” (4"x 5"x 14")
Bullnose Block “C3” (4"x 5"x 8")
Bullnose Block “C4”(4"x 8"x 8")
(8) Bullnose Corners “C5”
(8) Bullnose Block “C6”(4"x 8"x 6")
(3)
(14)
(6)
Bullnose Block “C7”(4"x 5 5/8"x 6")
Bullnose Block “C9”(4"x 8"x 16")
Bullnose Block “C10”(4"x 6"x 16")
(3) Bullnose Block “C11”(4"x 6 9/16"x 14")
NOTES:
Actual components may vary slightly. Some cutting may be required.
“Serenity 200” Fireplace (FPL-200) Assembly Instructions
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.
(3) Double Bullnose Block “C12”(4"x 8"x 16")
(62) Block “D” (4"x 8"x 8")
Dimensions are nominal and will vary slightly due to tumbled faces.
e unit shown in these instructions has been re tested. Changes to the unit such as
rebox size may aect unit performance.
Small Trowel
5 gal. Mixing Bucket
Rubber Mallet
(6)
(3)
(3)
(21)
Block “E” (1 5/8"x 8"x 16")
Block “E1” (1 5/8"x 8"x 4")
Block “G3” (2 1/4"x 8"x 16")
Firebrick (4"x 9"x 2 1/4")
(6) Half Firebrick (4"x 4 1/2"x 2 1/4")
(1)
(1)
(2)
(8)
Rock Cast Lintel (4"x 8"x 51")
Block Lintel (4"x 8"x 47") – Length may vary
Arriscra in Clad (7 5/8"x 23")
Bullnose Mitered Corner Pieces
(2) Rock Cast Cap Pieces
(1)
(1)
(1)
Tile Piece
Tube Sanded Caulk
Grate
(3) in Set Mix
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Course Numbers
(Referred to in following instructions)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
11
Tile Insert
NOTE: Firebox dimensions on page 13.
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Step
1Create a level base using Crusher Run Stone to accommodate the overall footprint
of the replace.
Prepare an area 5'6"wide x 4'6"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
5'6"
4'6"
FRONT
Crusher Run
Base (4"min. thickness)
5'6" x 4'6"
(Base Plan View)
5'x 4'
Fireplace Outline
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Step
2Build the replace (courses 1 & 2).
Assemble the replace on a level setting base.
Mix supplied thin set according to package directions. Apply a thin
layer uniformly using a small trowel between all pieces and courses.
Course 1
(23) Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12")
(2) Block “BA” (4"x 8"x 10 1/8")
“Serenity 200” Fireplace (FPL-200) Assembly Instructions
B B B B B
B B B B B
B B B B B
B B B B B
BC BB BB BB BC
BA B B B BA
(3) Block “BB” (4"x 6 1/8"x 12")
(2) Block “BC” (4"x 6 1/8"x 10 1/8")
4'*
5'*
(*NOTE: Dimensions are nominal and
will vary slightly due to tumbled edges.)
Course 2
(14) Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(2) Block “AA” (4"x 6 1/8"x 14 1/8")
(2) Block “AB” (4"x 6 1/8"x 16")
(5) Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12")
A A
ABA
ABA
ABA
ABA
AB BB AB
ABA
A A
AA AA
(1) Block “BB” (4"x 6 1/8"x 12")
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Step
3Build the replace (course 3).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
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All block shown in light gray will use the 8"dimension as the height, while
the block in dark gray will use the 4"dimension as the height unless noted
otherwise.
Install re brick before proceeding to course 4.
Course 3
(6) Block “A” (4"x 8"x 16")
(4) Block “B” (4"x 8"x 12")
(9) Block “D” (4"x 8"x 8")
(4) Bullnose Block “C9” (4"x 8"x 16")
A
(2) Bullnose Block “C10” (4"x 6"x 16")
D B A
D
A
D
D
A
D
A
D D
D
A
D
B B B
E E
E E
E E
E1
E1
E1
C4
C5
C4
C5
C10C9C9C9C9C10
(2) Bullnose Block “C4” (4"x 8"x 8")
(2) Bullnose Corner Block “C5”
(6) Block “E” (1 5/8"x 8"x 16")
(3) Block “E1” (1 5/8"x 8"x 4")
(NOTE: White area contains no block.)
Course 3 - Firebrick
(21) Firebrick
(6) Half Firebrick
(NOTE: White area contains no brick;
block shown to the le are from course
3 above.)
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Step
4Build the replace (courses 4 through 6).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
Course 4
(4) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(10) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
Course 5
(4) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(8) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
Course 6
(5) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
(7) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
(4) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(10) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(5) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
B B B D A
ABBB
B
B
DD
A
B
A
DD
B
B B B D A
ABBB
B
B
DD
A
B
A
DD
B
AA D D B
D
DD
A A
D D
B B
B B
B B B
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Step
5Build the replace (courses 7 & 8).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
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Center all courses on previous course to build chimney properly.
Course 7
(4) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(6) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(9) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
(1) Rock Cast Lintel (4" x 8" x 51")
4" x 8" x 51" Rock Cast Lintel
4"
A D B A D
AA
D
DD D D
B B
D D
B B B
Course 8
(3) Block “B” (4" x 8" x 12")
(2) Block “C1”(4" x 8" x 14")
(2) Block “C2”(4" x 5" x 14")
(2) Block “C3” (4" x 5" x 8")
Aer completing course 8, it is suggested to allow the thin set to cure
overnight before proceeding to course 9.
Because of the overhang of bullnose units on courses 8, 11 and 16,
temporarily support the units in place until thin set cures before setting
subsequent courses.
8"4" x 8" x 47" Block Lintel
(Length may vary)
C1 B B B C1
C2 C2
C3 C3
C4 C4
C5 C5C5 C5
C6 C7 C7 C7 C6
(2) Block “C4” (4" x 8" x 8")
(4) Bullnose Corner Block “C5”
(2) Bullnose Block “C6”(4" x 8" x 6")
(3) Bullnose Block “C7” (4" x 5 5/8" x 6")
(1) Block Lintel (4" x 8" x 47")
(Length may vary)
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Step
6Build the replace (courses 9 through 11).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
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Course 9
(2) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(6) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(2) Block “B1”(4" x 4" x 12")
(4) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
Course 10
(6) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(2) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(2) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
(2) Block “B1”(4" x 4" x 12")
Course 11
(4) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(4) Block “C9”(4" x 8" x 16")
(4) Block “C10”(4" x 6" x 16")
B1 B1
B B
B B
B BDAD
DAD
B1 B1
A A
BB ADA
ADA
C10
C10
C10
C9
C10
C9 C9BB
B
B
C9
Course 8 below.
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Step
7Build the replace (courses 12 through 14).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
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Course 12
(6) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(6) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(4) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
(3) Block “G3”(2 1/4" x 8" x 16")
Course 13
(8) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(2) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(7) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
Course 14
(6) Block “A”(4" x 8" x 16")
(6) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(4) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
D
A
D
D
A
A
D
A
BAB
BAB
G3 G3 G3
B B
AB
D
D
A
B
D
A
A
A
D
AAD
D
A D
D
A
D
D
A
A
D
A
BAB
BAB
B B
(*NOTE: See Tile Insert and Frame
Detail on next page.)
*
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Step
8Build the replace (tile insert, bullnose frame detail and courses 15 & 16).
Use thin set to adhere to replace and sanded caulk to ll joints.
“Serenity 200” Fireplace (FPL-200) Assembly Instructions
Fill the hole created in courses 12 - 14 with tile insert and bullnose
frame.
Tile Insert & Bullnose Frame Detail
(6) Bullnose Block “C6” (4" x 8" x 6")
(8) Bullnose Mitered Corner Pieces Tile
C6 C6
C6 C6
C6 C6
Course 15
(8) Block “A” (4" x 8" x 16")
(3) Splitface Block “A1”(4" x 8" x 16")
(2) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
Course 16
(1) Block “B”(4" x 8" x 12")
(1) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
(6) Bullnose Block “C9”(4" x 8" x 16")
AB
D
D
A
B
A1
A
AAD
AA
D
A1
AD
A1
(5) Block “D”(4" x 8" x 8")
Splitface block on front.
C9 B D C9
C9
C9
C9
C9
C5 C4 C4 C5
C11 C11 C11
(3) Bullnose Block “C11”(4" x 6 9/16" x 14")
(2) Bullnose Block “C4”(4" x 8" x 8")
(2) Bullnose Corner Block “C5”
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Step
9Build the replace (courses 17 & 18).
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
Course 17
(3) Double Bullnose Block “C12” (4" x 8" x 16")
Use supplied thin set between all courses and all blocks.
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Course 18
(2) Rock Cast Cap Pieces
C12 C12 C12
Step Cover Firebox Opening Lintel (Optional for customers choosing thin brick
option).
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Use supplied thin set mortar to apply thin brick over exposed
block lintel.
Start at centerline of opening and set brick to the le and right. in 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).
(14) in Brick (not included)
Centerline of
opening
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Step Tempering Recommendations:
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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.
“Serenity 200” Fireplace (FPL-200) Assembly Instructions
Firebox Dimensions
NOTE: ese dimensions are provided for customer information.
Firebox Opening (Front): 36"W x 26 3/4"H (± ¼")
Inside (Side to Side): 36"W x 26 3/4"H (± ¼")
Inside (Front to Back): 24"D x 26 3/4"H (± ¼")
Chimney Opening (Top): 19 1/4"W x 10"D (± ¼")
NOTE: Height is from top of re brick to top of course 6.
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