Dokkum - Fireplace FABER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fireplace
Brand	FABER
Model	Dokkum
Material	Natural stone (marble or limestone)
Main components	Top plate, upper part, right and left jambs, floor plate, pass-through
Installation	Assembly with special natural stone adhesive or non-acid silicone sealant
Cleaning	Dry cloth or vacuum cleaner; avoid liquid products
Maintenance	For limestone, impregnation treatment recommended before assembly
Safety precautions	Flat, stable, horizontal and clean surface; do not modify the construction
Repairability	Spare parts available (pass-through, jambs, etc.); disassembly possible if silicone sealant used
Use	Indoors, in front of a stove or with an insert stove

Frequently Asked Questions - Dokkum FABER

How to install the Dokkum fireplace?

Before assembly, check that all parts are complete and undamaged. First dry-fit without adhesive to adjust. The surface must be flat, stable and horizontal. Use special natural stone adhesive or non-acid silicone sealant to fix the elements. Follow the provided explanatory drawings.

What type of adhesive to use for assembly?

Use exclusively the special adhesive for natural stone (marble or limestone) supplied with the fireplace, or non-acid silicone sealant. The sealant allows easier later disassembly. Avoid unsuitable adhesives that could stain the stone.

How to clean the marble or natural stone fireplace?

Clean with a clean dry cloth or vacuum cleaner. Never use liquid products as they can stain the stone. If a stain remover is necessary, ask your supplier for advice.

What to do if a part of the fireplace is damaged upon delivery?

Check each part before assembly. Any damage reported after assembly is not covered by warranty. If a part is broken or damaged, contact your dealer before installing. Do not install a defective part.

Can the fireplace be disassembled after gluing?

If you used non-acid silicone sealant, you can disassemble the fireplace without damage using a nylon thread. If you used special marble adhesive, disassembly requires a rubber mallet and may damage the stone.

How to treat limestone before assembly?

It is recommended to apply an impregnation treatment to all limestone before assembly to protect it against stains. Use only white cement for joints to avoid staining the stone.

What safety precautions to take during installation?

Ensure the mounting surface is perfectly flat, stable, horizontal, and clean. Do not modify the construction of the appliance. Check that all connections (gas, etc.) are in good condition before use.

How to dry-fit the fireplace for trial?

Dry-fit the fireplace by stacking the elements without adhesive or sealant. This allows checking dimensions and fit. Use plastic shims to correct any height differences. Once satisfied, proceed with gluing.

What if the floor is not perfectly flat?

It is essential to level the floor before assembly. You can use a leveling compound like Fix & finish or place a layer of sheet material under the floor plate. The quality of the surface determines the final result.

How to adapt the fireplace to a gas stove?

Ensure all gas connections are in good condition and the stove works correctly. The fireplace can be placed directly in front of the stove or frame it. Follow installation instructions for distances and use of pass-throughs.

USER MANUAL Dokkum FABER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Fireplace surround - Surround - Facade - Frames

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2.1 Introduction 7 2.2 Safety precautions 7 2.3 Preparation 8 2.4 Assembly of the surround 9 2.5 Cleaning and maintenance 9

Your fireplace is made of marble or limestone, a natural material. So it is quite normal that there may be variations in colour and structure from one piece to another and from one product to another. Guarantee: keep the guarantee certificate in a safe place, together with your proof of purchase.

Despite our rigorous quality control, there is still a small chance that your fireplace may have been damaged in transit.

Check all parts for damage before commencing installation. Damages and/or discolourations have to be reported before installing the surround, otherwise the guarantee will be void. "An installed surround means an accepted surround".

Filler pieces (1000 × 90 × 30 mm) are available from stock in all colours. Larger fireplace parts usually have to be ordered.

2.1 Introduction

These installation instructions contain information about the assembly and maintenance of your ambience fireplace, and also advice about safety during installation.

If you read this instruction manual carefully, you will soon find out how to install your fireplace properly.

2.2 Safety precautions

• The appliance must not be altered in any way.
• Make sure that there is sufficient insulation between the appliance and the natural stone fireplace.
• When installing the natural stone fireplace, always make sure that the base is level (preferably, perfectly horizontal), clean and, above all, stable.
• Before starting on the installation, check that the supplied materials are complete and undamaged.
• It is strongly recommended that, if possible, you first conduct a 'dry run' of the fireplace assembly. Among other things, this will allow you to see how the various parts fit together.
• The fireplace components may be glued together using marble adhesive or acid-free silicone paste. The latter has the advantage that it allows for later dismantling (as long as it is only applied at certain points).

2.3 PREPARATION

The heater can be installed in a range of positions in relation to the fireplace:

• The heater can be installed immediately behind the fireplace. In this case, the back of the fireplace is the front of the heater.
• The heater can be installed further behind the fireplace. For example, 8 cm if the mantle or column is made of Durox blocks or stones. The rear of the fireplace is 8 cm from the front of the heater. This means that you must order wider filler pieces in order to bring the rear of the fireplace or uprights flush with the heater.
• The heater can be installed in the fireplace. In this case, it is important to know how far inside the fireplace the heater is installed, since different filler pieces will be needed. The location of the heater is in turn dependent upon the location of this heater's smoke outlet or flue and the thickness of the mantle.
• When installing the natural stone fireplace, always make sure that the base is level (preferably, perfectly horizontal), clean and, above all, stable.
• Carefully remove the fireplace from the wooden crate in which it is delivered.
• Check that all the parts supplied in the crate are complete and undamaged. Lay them out in a safe place, so that you have a clear idea of what the various parts are.
• As far as possible, measure the dimensions using the drawing of the fireplace (see Appendices).
• Smooth the floor using a suitable screed. Be careful with limestone fireplaces, you may have to seal the hearth or lay plastic sheet underneath to reduce the risk of staining. Grey cement will stain the natural stone, use only white cement. When using Knauff (for example, to insert a plate), blistering may occur in some dark types of natural stone. An alternative is to apply a decelerator to the plaster.
• With a parquet floor, it is advisable to cut away the parquet to the size of the hearth, less 2 cm (left, right and front). If the parquet has not yet been fitted, you can place the hearth above it, so that the parquet can be fitted approximately 2 cm underneath.
• We recommend that you first conduct a 'dry run' of the fireplace assembly. Among other things, this will allow you to see how the various parts fit together. It is also recommended that you fit the fireplace first and then, if necessary, plaster around it.
• If necessary, you can smooth out the fireplace components using stainless steel rings.

2.4 Assembly of the Surround

• Establish the central point of the fireplace and mark this on the backing wall.
• Establish the distance between the heater and the backing wall.
• If the backing wall is not level, you can fill it later.
• Lay the hearth so that it is level in all directions (from front to rear and left to right).
• Install the heater in terms of its heating function (see instructions supplied with the appliance).
• Put the left- and right-hand uprights/sidepieces in position. These have already been glued together. They should fit on the left- and right-hand side of the hearth. The heater must be clear of the fireplace to allow for expansion and contraction with heat. Any gaps can be sealed with a ceramic rope or similar.
• Fill the space between the uprights and the backing wall with brickwork or Promatec, to allow further assembly. The uprights may be attached to this structure. The structure must also be able to absorb pressure at right angles onto the backing wall. We therefore recommend a brickwork structure.
• Saw the filler pieces to the right size. The size depends upon the way in which the hearth is fitted in relation to the fireplace.
• The components may be fastened together using acid-free silicone paste or two-component marble adhesive. Silicone paste takes longer to set, and so gives you more time to match the pieces exactly. It is also easier to remove (for example, using fishing line), if the pieces need to be disassembled. After this, you can fill the seams with the special coloured fitting kit.
• Left-over filler pieces can be stored in the upper section.
• Check that all the connections are gas-tight and test the operation of the appliance.
• Add the finishing touches to the fireplace.

2.5 Cleaning and maintenance

Clean the fireplace using a dry non-scratch cloth or a vacuum cleaner. Do not use cleaning agents.

Be careful! The use of cleaning agents may cause discoloration of the stone. Also be careful when placing vases or flower pots on the fireplace.

If you do wish to use a cleaning agent, consult your retailer first. Your retailer can advise about special cleaners for natural stone.