Use and Care Manual

Technical Data Sheet
Rutland Fire Clay Company
Rutland Fire Clay CompanyRutland Fire Clay Company
Rutland Fire Clay Company P.O. Box 340, Rutland, VT 05702-0340 [phone] Fax [phone]
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Fireplace Patch
Item 62
• For making repairs in fireboxes
• For repairing outdoor firepits
• Withstands 2200°F
• Cures without heat
Description:
A dry mix material, which when mixed with water,
chemically sets as hard as a brick. Use it to make
repairs and fill holes in masonry fireboxes.
Performance Characteristics:
• Cures without heat
• Sets as hard as a brick
• Withstands 2200°F
Recommended Uses:
Excellent for use in repairing outdoor firepits.
Make repairs and fill holes in masonry fireboxes.
Surface Prep:
Wear rubber gloves and appropriate eye protection.
Protect work area with drop cloth. Clean all loose or
foreign matter away from the surface to be
cemented. Dampen work area lightly with water.
Application:
Stir the dry contents of the container thoroughly.
Using a plastic bucket or container, add three (3)
fluid ounces cool clean water to the dry mix. Mix
thoroughly taking care not to lose any water which
contains the binder. Pour into the hole or crack and
smooth by patting thoroughly to remove air pockets.
Do not smooth to a slick finish, this inhibits
escaping water. It sets up in 20-30 minutes. Let set
at 60°F or above for 24 hours. Do not permit
surface to dry out during this period. Heat slowly
when first starting fire.
Coverage:
600 grams fills holes up to 15 cubic inches.
Clean up:
Wipe up spills and clean up immediately with warm
water.
Typical Physical Properties:
Service temperature 2200°F
Consistency Dry
Flashpoint N/A
Pot Time 20-30 minutes
Dry Time 24 hours, depending upon
thickness, humidity and
air temperature
Color Gray
Storage/Handling Keep cover closed tightly
Store in a dry place
Limitations:
Will not adhere to metal surfaces. Do not add any
colorants. Dried Fireplace Patch contains some
chemically combined water that is given off as steam
at high temperatures; therefore, apply heat gradually
when first starting the fire.
Warranty and Limited Remedy:
This product will be free from defects in material
and manufacture for a period of eighteen (18)