Techno-Bloc Brandon Square User manual

FIREPIT
Installation guide and owner’s manual
Brandon
Square

Table
of contents
Components.......................................................................................3
Overall Dimensions ................................................................................4
Positioning reference per layer ...................................................................5
Foundation preparation
Paver surface or Concrete slab ................................................................5
Compacted gravel base ........................................................................5
Installation of blocks ........................................................................... 6-7
Operation and maintenance ......................................................................8
Warranty...........................................................................................9
General information
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

recommend that you contact your home insurance company and advise them of the acquisition of
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G. Smokeless Insert
(sold separately)
H. Outposttm Adjustable Grill
(sold separately)
A. Brandon 90 mm A
(x20)
B. Brandon 90 mm B
(x20)
C. Steel Insert for Wood

D. Brandon 90 mm corner (x20) E. 
13" x 27"
(pre-cut) (x6)
F. Gas kit - Natural Gas or Liquid
Propane (sold separately)
IMPORTANT


Check with your municipality for minimum clearance distances. Make sure that there is nothing directly




           

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Components

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
A
A
A
A
A
B
1
B
1
A
A
B
A
C
E
F
H
D
G
54"
(+/-1372 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
13"
(+/-330 mm)
13"
(+/-330 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
53"
(+/-1346 mm)
54"
(+/-1372 mm)
9 7/8"
(250 mm)
17 3/4"
(+/-450 mm)
49 5/8"
(+/-1260 mm)
20 1/8"
(+/-510 mm)
H
NOTE : Secure the blocks using a heat resistant
concrete adhesive. The installer must ensure that
the installation and use of the fire pit comply with
local regulations and code requirements.
Consult our Installation Guide in our website for a detail step by step installation.
www.techo-bloc.com
02/2020
TB-TS-DET_FP_BRANDON_2_EN
BRANDON
FIRE PIT-SQUARE (KIT)
SECTION 1-1
TOP
ELEVATION A
13"
(330 mm)
QUANTITY OF MATERIALS REQUIRED
- RAFFINATO CAP 60 mm: 6
- BRANDON 90 MM BLOCK: 20 A, 20 B
- BRANDON 90 mm CORNER BLOCK: 20
A. STEEL BOX INSERT
B. CLEAN STONE 3/4'' (20 mm), 4'' (100 mm) THICK
C. RAFFINATO CAP 60 mm (PRE-CUT)
D. BRANDON 90 mm BLOCK
E. TECHO-BLOC PAVERS OR SLABS
F. SETTING BED 1'' (25 mm)
G. COMPACTED GRANULAR BASE 0-3/4'' (0-20 mm)
H. BRANDON 90 mm CORNER BLOCK
RECOMMENDED LOCATION FOR
VENTS OR IGNITION CONTROL
ACCESORIES (GAS KIT);

A
A
A
A
A
B
1
B
1
A
A
B
A
C
E
F
H
D
G
54"
(+/-1372 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
13"
(+/-330 mm)
13"
(+/-330 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
53"
(+/-1346 mm)
54"
(+/-1372 mm)
9 7/8"
(250 mm)
17 3/4"
(+/-450 mm)
49 5/8"
(+/-1260 mm)
20 1/8"
(+/-510 mm)
H
NOTE : Secure the blocks using a heat resistant
concrete adhesive. The installer must ensure that
the installation and use of the fire pit comply with
local regulations and code requirements.
Consult our Installation Guide in our website for a detail step by step installation.
www.techo-bloc.com
02/2020
TB-TS-DET_FP_BRANDON_2_EN
BRANDON
FIRE PIT-SQUARE (KIT)
SECTION 1-1
TOP
ELEVATION A
13"
(330 mm)
QUANTITY OF MATERIALS REQUIRED
- RAFFINATO CAP 60 mm: 6
- BRANDON 90 MM BLOCK: 20 A, 20 B
- BRANDON 90 mm CORNER BLOCK: 20
A. STEEL BOX INSERT
B. CLEAN STONE 3/4'' (20 mm), 4'' (100 mm) THICK
C. RAFFINATO CAP 60 mm (PRE-CUT)
D. BRANDON 90 mm BLOCK
E. TECHO-BLOC PAVERS OR SLABS
F. SETTING BED 1'' (25 mm)
G. COMPACTED GRANULAR BASE 0-3/4'' (0-20 mm)
H. BRANDON 90 mm CORNER BLOCK
RECOMMENDED LOCATION FOR
VENTS OR IGNITION CONTROL
ACCESORIES (GAS KIT);
A
A
A
A
A
B
1
B
1
A
A
B
A
C
E
F
H
D
G
54"
(+/-1372 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
13"
(+/-330 mm)
13"
(+/-330 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
27"
(+/-686 mm)
53"
(+/-1346 mm)
54"
(+/-1372 mm)
9 7/8"
(250 mm)
17 3/4"
(+/-450 mm)
49 5/8"
(+/-1260 mm)
20 1/8"
(+/-510 mm)
H
NOTE : Secure the blocks using a heat resistant
concrete adhesive. The installer must ensure that
the installation and use of the fire pit comply with
local regulations and code requirements.
Consult our Installation Guide in our website for a detail step by step installation.
www.techo-bloc.com
02/2020
TB-TS-DET_FP_BRANDON_2_EN
BRANDON
FIRE PIT-SQUARE (KIT)
SECTION 1-1
TOP
ELEVATION A
13"
(330 mm)
QUANTITY OF MATERIALS REQUIRED
- RAFFINATO CAP 60 mm: 6
- BRANDON 90 MM BLOCK: 20 A, 20 B
- BRANDON 90 mm CORNER BLOCK: 20
A. STEEL BOX INSERT
B. CLEAN STONE 3/4'' (20 mm), 4'' (100 mm) THICK
C. RAFFINATO CAP 60 mm (PRE-CUT)
D. BRANDON 90 mm BLOCK
E. TECHO-BLOC PAVERS OR SLABS
F. SETTING BED 1'' (25 mm)
G. COMPACTED GRANULAR BASE 0-3/4'' (0-20 mm)
H. BRANDON 90 mm CORNER BLOCK
RECOMMENDED LOCATION FOR
VENTS OR IGNITION CONTROL
ACCESORIES (GAS KIT);
Overall Dimensions




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Positioning reference per layer
Foundation preparation
PAVER SURFACE OR CONCRETE SLAB


diameter drain hole at the lowest point. This will allow the

clean stone. Go to step Installation of blocks.
COMPACTED GRAVEL BASE



It is recommended that a geotextile be laid on the top of the soil surface and up the sides of the
excavated area.


Spread 1" concrete sand setting bed and level using two 1" diameter pipes and a straight edge (such as a

sand setting bed with a mallet.
Note: if the re pit is being installed along with a paver installation, the aggregate base course and
setting bed of pavers can be extended to be used for the re pit installation.
FOR A GAS FIRE PIT,
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
(GAS LINE, RISER) ACCORDINGLY
WITH A PROFESSIONAL LOCALLY
LICENSED BY THE AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION IN
GAS PIPING. REFER TO
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.

6
Installation of blocks
LAYER 1


a soft-head mallet to set the blocks into the sand setting bed. Make sure that the blocks are leveled from

LAYER 2 TO 5
Install the next courses as shown on the drawings and using the insert as a template (when possible)

adhesive to glue every course to the blocks beneath it. All units should be dry and dust free before
applying adhesives. Any alignment adjustments should be done quickly as the adhesive will set up in a
short amount of time and the block will set in place.
LAYER 6

Dry lay the cap units and place the insert (wood or gas) in the center of the opening as required. Make sure


Take out the insert (wood or gas) and lift up each cap unit individually leaving the others in place to act as






Insert Options
DATE :
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TECHO-BLOC OUTDOOR FEATURES
I.G.
THESE GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONS ARE INTENDED
FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY AND
SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
FINAL DESIGN SHOULD BE APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED,
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
TYPICAL DETAILS
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BRANDON SQUARE FIREPIT
GAS
GAS KIT INSTALLATION
4/5
DATE :
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I.G.
THESE GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONS ARE INTENDED
FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY AND
SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
FINAL DESIGN SHOULD BE APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED,
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
TYPICAL DETAILS
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BRANDON SQUARE FIREPIT
INSERT
WOOD FIRE PIT
SLEEVE INSERT INSTALLATION USE STEEL INSERT AS TEMPLATE
3/5


GAS KIT INSTALLATION

TM
DATE :
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I.G.
THESE GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONS ARE INTENDED
FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY AND
SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
FINAL DESIGN SHOULD BE APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED,
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
TYPICAL DETAILS
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BRANDON SQUARE FIREPIT
ZENTRO INSERT
SMOKELESS INSERT AND
OPTIONAL GRILLING
SYSTEM OUTPOST
5/5
BRANDON PRESCOTT
RAFFINATO VALENCIA
RECOMMENDED LOCATION
FOR SUPPORTS ANGLE
RECOMMENDED LOCATION
FOR SUPPORTS ANGLE
RECOMMENDED LOCATION
FOR SUPPORTS ANGLE
RECOMMENDED LOCATION
FOR SUPPORTS ANGLE
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LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
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

DATE :
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I.G.
THESE GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONS ARE INTENDED
FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY AND
SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
FINAL DESIGN SHOULD BE APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED,
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
TYPICAL DETAILS
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BRANDON SQUARE FIREPIT
1ST & 3RD LAYER
BRANDON 90 mm CORNER
RECOMMENDED LOCATION ON LAYER 3 FOR
VENT ACCESSORY (GAS KIT)
LAYER 1 & 3
RECOMMENDED LOCATION ON LAYER 3
FOR IGNITION CONTROL (GAS KIT) RECOMMENDED LOCATION ON LAYER 3
FOR VENT ACCESSORY (GAS KIT)
BRANDON 90 mm A
BRANDON 90 mm B
1/5
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LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
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BRANDON SQUARE FIREPIT
2ST & 4TH LAYER
LAYER 2 & 4
BRANDON 90 mm CORNER
BRANDON 90 mm A
BRANDON 90 mm B
2/5
Operation
and maintenance


and clean hardwood for burning.

water or any other liquid may cause the metal components of the accessory kit to warp and will
encourage the formation of rust.
FOR A GAS FIRE PIT,
CONSULT ALSO THE MANUFACTURER
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.

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



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