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SOUTHWEST KIVA 24” FIREPLACE 

Prefabricated Masonry Wood Burning Firebox and Metal Frame

Prefabricated Masonry Wood Burning Firebox and Metal Frame

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATIONS 

Firebox Model           

SWK24  

 

Frame Models  SWKL24-LAGUNA 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (Figure 1) 

SWKS24-SANDIA 

 

 

 

SWKH24-HOPI 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWKSH24-SHALAKO 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

SAVE THIS BOOK 

In addition to instructions on installation and maintenance of your fireplace it contains information that 
will make it easier to obtain replacement parts as needed. 

This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use with vented gas logs approved 
to ANSI Z21.60 standards. 

 

This  fireplace  is  to  be  installed  ONLY  by  a 
construction  industry  licensed  contractor,  or  an 
installer  certified  by  Southwest  KIVA  Inc.  Any 
permits  required  for  installation  should  be 
obtained  by  contractor  as  well  as  any  other 
construction  industry  inspections  that  may  be 
required.

 

 

WARNING

 

The  information  outlined  in  this 

installation  manual

 

must  be  adhered  to  by  the 

installer  and  the  buyer  exactly,  failure  to  do  so 
and may cause a serious fire hazard

 

resulting in 

property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 
It will also void the warranty. 

 

WARNING

:

 The glass door is tempered glass 

and  is  only  used  when  the  fireplace  has  been 
converted to burn gas ceramic logs. The door is 
only to be used to prevent draft, and should not 
be in place when burning.

 

 

Manufactured By  

Southwest Firebird Manufacturing Inc. 
4646 Menaul NE 
Albuquerque, NM 87110

 

 
www.southwestkiva.com  

Laguna

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Sandia

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Hopi

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Shalako

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Figure 1 

 

 

LISTED 

FACTCRY-BUILT FIREPLACE 

Test Standards UL 127  

 

Summary of Contents for Kiva SWK24

Page 1: ...tractor or an installer certified by Southwest KIVA Inc Any permits required for installation should be obtained by contractor as well as any other construction industry inspections that may be requir...

Page 2: ...ystem 6 IV Chimney Installation 7 V Frame Installation 11 VI Door Frame Installation 11 VII Finishing Plastering the Fireplace 12 VIII Gas Pipe Installation 12 Parts List and Options 13 2 ALL PICTURES...

Page 3: ...doors 3 A location where the cutting of joists or roof rafters can be avoided 4 The required outside air kit can be easily installed See Page 6 II FIREBOX INSTALLATION When installing the firebox it...

Page 4: ...See Figure 3 To place the front of firebox bottom section make a mark on the centerline out from the corner according to Chart A Row D example Laguna 32 With a carpenter s square draw a perpendicular...

Page 5: ...the bottom section along the brick curve outlining the curve Remove the center section and spread refractory mortar 1 behind the line drawn on the bottom section Reset the center section press into po...

Page 6: ...n the frame area Using the sleeve of the vent as a template draw a 6 circle on the wall cut out the circle and insert the vent Secure the out side of the vent to the wall using 4 8 x 1 1 2 hex head se...

Page 7: ...construction needs to be 24 above the roof height parapet wall or roof peak The appropriate roof flashing should be secured to the top of the chase Note Any roof or floor decking should not cover any...

Page 8: ...il hem seats The outer section can now be installed Press down on outer section until the lances on the lower end securely engage and snap into the fireplace starting collar The wire spacer will assur...

Page 9: ...igure 16 6 Once the pipe run is complete install the flashing either secured to the roof or top of chase over the protruding pipe Next install the storm col lar around the exterior of the flue section...

Page 10: ...turn elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters joists or studs 3 Maximum lengths of pipe between supports return elbow or 12S 8DM is 6 of angled run Maximum of two 6 angled run sections per chim...

Page 11: ...with 6 x1 2 self drilling screws Once in place the mesh should be folded down on top of the hearth banco This mesh is also screwed to the frame with 6 x1 2 self drilling screws when the fireplace fram...

Page 12: ...ISHING PLASTERING THE FIREPLACE First plaster the interior of the kiva opening arch with a mortar mix of 1 part Portland cement 1 2 part lime 3 parts Vermiculite 1 2 cup by vol of shredded fiberglass...

Page 13: ...ugh the gas line sleeve If using a raised platform add height of platform to specified 8 1 2 inches Provide sufficient gas line into fireplace chamber for fitting connection NOTE Secure incoming gas l...

Page 14: ...ator Superior and Temco Firestop Spacer Flashing Chimney 12 18 24 36 48 Rain Cap Storm Collar 30 Degree offset FIREPLACE ACESSORIES Door Frame Part DF24 Outside Air OAK24 Damper Plate DP24 Chimney Sta...

Page 15: ...ock K Steel Frame L Firestop Spacer M Plaster Finish Minimum height of chim ney 11 1 2 Maximum height of chim ney 50 Banco Hearth 18 high x 18 wide Height of firebox w blocks 43 Clearance of Firebox t...

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