SCHIEDEL BH166LG Hale Outdoor Kitchen Garden Fireplace Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Schiedel
Table of Contents
SCHIEDEL BH166LG Hale Outdoor Kitchen Garden Fireplace
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: Hale Outdoor Kitchen Garden Fireplace
- Components:
- Capping
- Chimney blocks x 2
- Gather front, back, and sides x 4
- Frame section x 2
- Base plate x 1
- Firebricks
- Log retainer kit (2 metal bars + 2 fixing brackets)
- Grill and fix brackets
- Included Materials:
- 1 bag of lip glue adhesive (for pumice components)
- 1 bag of Caldery fire brick mortar
- 1 bag of render
Preparation
The Garden Fire needs to be built onto a firm foundation. It should not be
built directly onto the decking. Schiedel recommends that a minimum 100mm
reinforced concrete base is used to support the structure. A distance of 100mm
should be left between the Garden Fire and any wooden or other combustible
material.
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Log store and freshest
- Position the base plate onto a solid surface. Please note that we recommend 100mm thick reinforced concrete.
- Bed the two Frame sections using the supplied lip glue adhesive.
- Mix lip glue jointing adhesive as per instructions on the bag. Apply 15-20mm beads using the supplied application bag.
- Apply lip glue around the top of the frame section and then glue on the next two frame sections. Press the base plate down into position. Check that it is level.
Step 2: Gather the unit
- Apply lip glue to the top layer and then press the front and rear sections of the gather into place.
- Apply lip glue to the joints on the sides of the front and rear panels of the gather.
- Press the side panels of the gather into place.
- Apply a layer of lip glue around the top of the first block and then press the second block into place. Ensure the top is level and clean off any excess glue.
- Apply a layer of glue on the 2 x chimney blocks. Check all is level and wipe off excess glue.
Step 3: Capping
- Apply lip glue to the top of the final chimney block.
- Position the capping over the glue and central.
- Push and adjust into place.
Step 4: Side log stores
- For the side storage, place the base and then add the three frame sections using the supplied lip glue adhesive. Check each stage is level.
FAQ
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Q: Can I build the Garden Fire directly onto a wooden deck?
A: No, it is not recommended to build the Garden Fire directly onto a wooden deck. A minimum 100mm reinforced concrete base is recommended to support the structure. -
Q: What materials are included with the Hale Outdoor Kitchen Garden Fireplace?
A: The Hale Outdoor Kitchen Garden Fireplace comes complete with 1 bag of lip glue adhesive, 1 bag of Calderys fire brick mortar, and 1 bag of render. It also includes a log retainer kit and grill with fixing brackets. -
Q: How should I prepare the foundation for the Garden Fire?
A: Schiedel recommends using a minimum 100mm thick reinforced concrete base to support the Garden Fire. Additionally, a distance of 100mm should be left between the Garden Fire and any wooden or other combustible material.
PARTS
The Hale Outdoor Kitchen Garden Fireplace model comes complete with the following components:
- 1 bag of lip glue adhesive (for pumice components)
- 1 bag of Caldery fire brick mortar
- 1 bag of render
- 1 log retainer kit (2 metal bars + 2 fixing brackets)
- 1x grill and fixing brackets
Fire brick diagram and parts (see page 6 for more details)
Preparation
The Garden Fire needs to be built onto a firm foundation. It should not be built directly onto the decking. Schiedel recommends that a minimum 100mm reinforced concrete base is used to support the structure. A distance of 100mm should be left between the Garden Fire and any wooden or other combustible material.
Instructions – Log store and freshest (Step 1)
- Position the base plate onto a solid surface. Please note that we recommend 100mm thick reinforced concrete. Bed the two Frame sections using the supplied lip glue adhesive.
- Mix lip glue jointing adhesive as per instructions on the bag. Apply 15-20mm beads using the supplied application bag as shown in the picture above.
- Apply lip glue around the top of the frame section and then press the base plate down into position. Check that it is level.
- Glue on the next two frame sections.
Instructions – Gather unit (Step 2)
- Apply lip glue to the top layer and then press the front and rear sections of the gather into place.
- Apply lip glue to the joints on the sides of the front and rear panels of the gather.
- Press the side panels of the gather into place.
- The fireplace with the gather unit should resemble the image above.
- Apply a layer of lip glue around the top of the first block and then press the second block into place. Ensure the top is level and clean off any excess glue.
- Apply a layer of glue on the 2 x chimney blocks. Check all is level and wipe off excess glue.
Instructions – Capping (Step 3)
- Apply lip glue to the top of the final chimney block.
- Position the capping over the glue and central.
- Push and adjust into place.
Instructions – Side log stores (Step 4)
- For the side storage, place the base and then add the three frame sections using the supplied lip glue adhesive. Check each stage is level.
- Do the same with the adjacent frame sections.
- Apply lip glue around the top of the frame section.
- Build up to 3 frame sections.
- Repeat the process for the adjacent storage. We recommend rendering the Hale before fitting the doors and granite tops.
Garden Fireplace firebricks guide
PLEASE NOTE: Firebrick colors will vary in shade to the photographs shown in these instructions. This is natural due to the production process.
Instructions – Firebricks and grill supports (Step 5)
- Mortar bag – Used for gluing on firebricks and pointing in. Mix as per instructions on the bag.
- Bed the firebricks onto a 3mm layer of firebrick mortar. Use the tables on the previous page as a guide.
- Complete the bottom layer of firebricks, then fasten the rear firebricks in place using the firebrick mortar. Use a tile spacer to keep an 8mm gap.
- Once the bottom and rear firebricks are in place, fasten the side bricks in position using the firebrick mortar. Use a tile spacer to keep an 8mm gap. During the first and second level, you must slot in the grill supports as shown in the next step.
- Inset grill support front and back brackets before fitting the firebricks on the side walls. These can be supported on the firebrick layer as shown.
- Use the mortar mix to point up the joints between the firebricks once they are all in position. Clean off excess mortar.
Instructions – Log retainer (Step 6)
- Drill 2 x 12mm diameter holes in the front row of the firebricks. Push log retainer holders in place.
- Then push fit the log retainer bars into the slots.
Instructions – Rendering (Step 7)
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Render plaster
To be mixed and adhered to the surface and smoothed by a competent person. As this is heat-resistant plaster, it requires more care and pressure to spread. in comparison to traditional plaster which is much more smoother. Render plaster is designed for one coat, if you require more coats you will need to purchase more render. -
Burn off the fibres on the external surface before rendering.
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Mix the render as per the instructions
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Render the surface areas.
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Ensure the edges are smooth and wait to dry.
Instructions – Wood doors (Step 8)
- Align the hinge to the log store, ensuring the door is below the top of the log store (a 5mm gap is fine).
- Secure the hinge to the pumice log store with the screws provided.
- Attach the magnetic latch to the inside of the log store with the screws provided.
- Mark with a pencil the end of the magnetic latch on the door.
- Attach the metal ring to the door.
- Test that the door closes and opens correctly. Adjust where needed.
Instructions – table top and wood background (Step 9)
- Lay the granite surface on a bed of lip glue.
- Lay the granite surface on a bed of lip glue.
- Place the second granite surface on the store and ensure these are level.
- Place the side wooden panel on top of the granite. Fix with screws provided, flush to the back.
- Re-fix the two long supports to the back panel, as shown above. Then fix the back wooden panel to the log stores with the screws provided.
- Attach the bottom metal bracket to the side and back panels.
Instructions – Wood background (Step 10)
- Attach the top metal bracket to the side and back panels.
- You have now completed the build 🙂 Enjoy cooking on the Outdoor Kitchen.
After completion
Once build and rendering is complete, please do not use for at least 72 hours after completion. On first use, always light a small fire first and increase the size of the fire once the fire has fully dried out. Only use dried and seasoned wood for the fire. Do not burn plastic or waste products.
Guarantee
INTRODUCTION
- We are confident in our products and so offer you (the owner) a generous guarantee about the Garden Fireplace.
- Provided that you comply in full with your responsibilities (below) and subject to the Small Print (below), we guarantee to you that the fireplace will be free from defects on delivery to you via pallet.
- Any blocks or firebricks that are cracked or damaged at the time of delivery will be replaced free of charge.
- This guarantee does not cover any major impact to the fireplace (such as wear and tear, or wind damage) once the item has been constructed and rendered.
- As the fireplace is an outdoor product, standard wear and tear will occur and any structural damage would have to be investigated. In the unlikely event that the fireplace becomes defective during the guarantee period, we will provide replacement parts and render material free of charge.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
To benefit from our guarantee, this product will be registered to the address
where we delivered it. Please inform us if the fireplace was installed
elsewhere.
HOW TO CLAIM UNDER YOUR GUARANTEE
To claim under your guarantee, please email us at
sales.uk@schiedel.com. You will be asked to
provide proof that you have complied in full with the terms of usage of the
fireplace and that only dried and seasoned firewood has been used as a fuel.
If you are an installer/builder
If you are a regular builder of our Garden Fireplaces, then please get in
touch with us. We are looking for competent builders throughout the UK and the
Republic of Ireland to promote as “recommended builders” in certain areas.
Builders can benefit from joining our Installer Loyalty scheme with points
awarded for installations, which can then be redeemed for vouchers. Please see
details at www.schiedelrewards.co.uk.
Also from Schiedel: The Celsius, an all-in-one stove and volcanic chimney
package. The same material used in the Garden Fireplace; formed from pumice
from the Hekla Volcano:
The Celsius system is a DEFRA-exempt, A+-rated system, which allows zero
distance to combustibles.
The ideal stove and chimney combined package for any housing development, log
cabin, conservatory, or outhouse.
Get in touch for more information.
Schiedel Isokern
Unit 8/9 Block A, Holton Road,
Holton Health Industrial Est., Poole
BH16 6LG
T +44 1202 861650
sales.uk@schiedel.com
www.schiedel.com/uk
References
- Schiedel | Chimneys, stoves and ventilation solutions engineered for your life. › Schiedel United Kingdom
- Product Guarantee Registration › Schiedel United Kingdom
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