Instructions / Assembly

Fire Pit Installation Instructions
Step 2: Install first row of block (12 units). Using a center stake, lay out the
blocks in a 24” radius from the center stake to the center of the back of each
block. Level the blocks from front to back and side to side. Blocks may need
to be shifted slightly in order to get a tight fit between all the blocks on the
first course. (Note: The Random Stone style of blocks have a face that sticks
out farther (wider) at the bottom than the top. Install the blocks with this side
down or as desired. The Fossill Stone blocks do not have a top or bottom and
can be installed as desired.
Step 3: Install second row of blocks (12 units). Place the first block on top of
the bottom block staggering the intersection of two blocks on the row below.
Continue around the circle making slight adjustments as needed so that the
edge of the blocks fit tightly in the circle.
Step 5: Install the caps (12 units). Place the first top cap directly over one of
the blocks in the second course allowing the cap to overhang the front of the
block by about 1.5”. Continue around the circle making slight adjustments as
needed so that the edges of the caps fit tightly in the circle. Once the caps are
in place remove them one by one and glue as above. Install clean porous rock
or gravel between the steel ring and the blocks.
Step 4: Assemble the steel ring. Place the ring on the ground and using the
bolts provided, bolt the two sides of the ring together. Install approximately
2” of clean porous rock or gravel inside the fire pit. Set the ring in the center
of the blocks. Once the ring and blocks are all in place remove one block at a
time from the top course and glue to the two blocks below using a quarter
sized dab of concrete adhesive.
Step 1: Level the pad. Level a 70” circular area of gravel or rock on
compacted soil with the top of the pad being 1” below grade.
Important Product Information
The fire pit ring and rock are designed to dissipate heat as concrete blocks can crack due to
high temperatures. These blocks are manufactured to meet industry standards and
guidelines for retaining wall units (per ASTM standards). They are made with natural
aggregates so some color variation is normal and efflorescence (a white powdery deposit that
can appear on concrete products) may occur and can be washed off using an efflorescence
cleaner. Keep the fire inside of the steel ring as blackening of the top caps may occur if they
come in contact with the fire. For more information contact us at www.ncpwalls.com.
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