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ELEMENTS OUTDOOR LIVING BORDEAUX FIREPLACEINSTALLATION MANUALBELGARD.COM
OVERVIEWThe Bordeaux Fireplace from the Belgard Elements Collection consists of two large pieces: a baseand a top. The units are shipped separately on two pallets. Shipped in the base unit you will findfiller blocks for all fork slots; a total of eight plugs are shipped with the unit.TOP UNITBASE UNITFORK SLOTS12" GRAVEL BASEIMPORTANTBefore installing the fireplace, please review local building code requirements in your area.Fireplaces typically have a minimum setback from all buildings. It is also necessary to constructa properly compacted gravel base to set the fireplace on. Before construction of the gravel pad itis necessary to establish Finish Grade height first to ensure the first course of the firepalce unitis buried 4". Once finished height has been determined construction of the gravel pad can becompleted. (See gravel bed base cross section on page 5 of this manual.)-2-
WHAT’S INCLUDEDThe major components for the fireplace are shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3. Figure 1 shows the topunit of the fireplace. Inside the unit, you will find pipe and spark arrestor (Figure 1.A), set aside forlater install. Figure 2 shows the base unit of the brick oven. Figure 2 also shows the filler blocksor “plugs” that are used to fill the fork slots on the base unit. Eight plugs are shipped with eachfireplace. Plugs may need to be shaved down to get a proper fit.*Figure 3 shows optional woodbox set. These come in a pairand have 4 plugs per each box.AAAAFIGURE 1.A. - TERM TOPFIGURE 1 - TOPFIGURE 3 OPTIONAL WOOD BOX SETBBFIGURE 2 - BASEBB-3-
SAFETYThe following recommendations should be carefully observed as part of any Elements Fireplaceassembly.1.2.3.4.DO read and follow the Bordeaux Fireplace Installation Manual.DO NOT climb on top of the base or top unit of the fireplace.DO NOT move the base or top of fireplace without the proper lifting equipment.DO NOT move the base or top unit of the fireplace without securing the unit with straps to theforks of the lifting device. Keep unit on supplied pallet until transported to final install location,then remove from pallet and place on foundation.5. DO NOT place the entire fireplace on an uneven footing.6. DO check with local building codes.*Not following these guidelines can result or lead to equipment damage and/or serious injury.SAFETY STRAP 5,000 LB.IMPORTANTWhen unloading, moving, or setting a modular unit, be sure that the unit is securely strapped(using a 5,000 lb. strap) to the equipment moving the unit to ensure it does not tip or fall. Seriousdamage to equipment and/or personal injury may result without it being properly secured. Pleasematch appropriate machinery with the weight and size of unit being installed.-4-
GRAVEL BASEA properly constructed graded aggregate base is a minimum requirement for placement of your unit.The sketches below show the minimum excavation area for different unit assemblies in a standalone configuration; note that the excavation area extends one foot beyond the actual footprint of theunit assembly on all sides. When a patio is included, the perimeter of the excavation would extendone foot beyond the entire installation. Excavate 16 inches below the proposed base of the unit. Whena patio is included, the same excavation depth should be used for the entire area; the bottom of thebedding layer for the paver should match the bottom of the base for the Elements unit.After the area for the unit is excavated, make sure the soils exposed are stable enough for supportof the Elements structure. The graded aggregate base material should not be placed directly ontopsoil or other organic soils. If the exposed soils are too soft to work with, the excavation depthmay need to be extended or an alternative foundation support system may be necessary. Leveland compact the exposed excavation base until it is firm and unyielding. Once the excavation islevel and compacted, backfill the excavation with the graded aggregate base. The base materialshould be placed in no more than four inch loose thickness lifts and compacted until it is firmand unyielding. Repeat with subsequent lifts until the base elevation is achieved. It is important toensure that the graded aggregate base for the unit is level front to back and side to side while thepatio area should be graded to slope away from the unit.Be sure to follow all local building codes before and during construction.4" DOWN FROMFINISH GRADENATIVE SOIL-5-
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACEThe first step after a gravel base has been established is to place the base unit.*Remember the first 4" are always buried.BASE UNITAfter the base unit has been placed you can now put the top unit into place.SPARKARRESTORNOTE: Set top unit theninstall pipe until it “snaps”into place. Then mount thespark arrestor.TOP UNIT-6-PIPE
OPTIONAL WOOD BOX SETAn optional wood box set could be installed at this time. The wood box set will tuck behind the fronthearth stone on each side. Each wood box set will require 4 plugs to be installed.-7-
INSTALLING “PLUGS”With every Belgard Elements Fireplace base and top you will find a set of “plugs” that are used tofill the fork slots on the units. Push the plugs in slowly until they are flush with the blocks next tothem. It is not necessary to glue them in place.A PLUGA PLUGB PLUGSA PLUGA PLUGB PLUGS-8-
CONCRETE PAD INSTALLFIGURE A - Before installing fireplace, please review local building code requirements in your area.Fireplaces typically have a minimum setback from all buildings. It may also necessary to constructa concrete pad to set the unit on. Before construction of the concrete pad it is necessary to establishFinish Grade height first to ensure the first course of the unit is buried 4”. Once finished height hasbeen determined construction of the concrete pad can be completed.FIGURE B - Sample framework for concrete pad.WOOD FRAME8" CONCRETEPYLONWIRE MESH6" GRAVELBASEFIGURE C - Sample side view of completed concrete pad.4” CONCRETEPAD6” GRAVELBASECARDBOARDFORM8" CONCRETEPYLONNATIVE SOILFROST LINEFIGURE B & C - A properly constructed level footing is required to place your bottom unit on. If youare unfamiliar with soil conditions and the process of pouring a concrete footing, please consulta professional masonry contractor. Be sure to follow all local building codes before beginningconstruction.-9-
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1. DO read and follow the Bordeaux Fireplace Installation Manual. 2. DO NOT climb on top of the base or top unit of the fireplace. 3. DO NOT move the base or top of fireplace without the proper lifting equipment. 4. DO NOT move the base or top unit of the fireplace without securing
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