Rockwood Compact Fireplace, Wood Box and Hearth User manual

Assembly Instructions
Compact Fireplace, Wood Box and Hearth
72" W x 44" D x 70" H
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Preparation:
Base can be constructed of either poured slab or compacted gravel.
Concrete Base Foundation:
- 4" deep
- 4" outside perimeter of base
- Reinforce with 6" x 6" no. 10 WWM
- Compact sub-base soils to 95% of
standard proctor (ASTM D698)
Aggregate Base Foundation:
- 6" deep
- 8" outside perimeter of base
- Compact sub-base soils to 95% of standard proctor
- Compact aggregate base to 95% of standard proctor (ASTM D698)
Zoning and Permits: Before you plan your project, learn about the necessary zoning requirements and rules
for excavating and building in your area. No matter how small your project, be sure you obtain the
necessary permits before you start construction.
Know hat’s Below: Whether you are planning to do it yourself
or hire a professional, smart digging means calling 811 before each
job. Homeowners often make risky assumptions about whether or
not they should get their utility lines marked, but every digging job
requires a call – even small projects like planting trees and shrubs.
Base
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Course 1
Be sure your properly prepared base is level. Begin
building by laying your base course as shown.
Using a stiff brush, remove all debris and dust from
each block surface to be glued.
Course 2
Continue to build each course as shown.
Use adhesive on each block.
FRONT
First course for
optional wood box.
First course for
optional hearth.
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MPORTANT: Use adhesive
on each course. Brush excessive dust from
blocks to be glued.
MPORTANT: Lay glue bead away from
outside perimeter to prevent glue from
squeezing out between courses
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Course 13
Course 12
Position and center course as shown.
Lift each block to glue in place.
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MPORTANT:
All cut block surfaces should face
interior of fireplace.
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Final Steps
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Place and center Silver Creek Limestone
Tops as shown. Lift to glue in place.
MPORTANT: Allow 72 hrs. for
adhesive to set before use.
PLEASE NOTE: As with any concrete
product, the age of the products can cause
variations in color. Lighter colored Silver
Creek tops are older and have cured more
than newer, darker tops. Don’t be alarmed.
As tops age, their color will lighten and
blend together.
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information or material for the use contemplated, or for its manner of use, is the sole responsibility of the user.
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