Resetting my bricks and repairing a new2me Hearthstone Homestead 8570

[FastFarmer55]

Hello fellow wood burners - Problem - just bought this 8570 used without checking it's status as It was recently certified - NOT! The previous owner sinply lied about it. Bricks are loose as well at the top stones. I have a Hearthstone 1 in service which is just too darn big for our small basement. It does not regulate well for us at this old age. So, I picked up this 8570 ad just started to replace the seals when I found many loose bricks. No other issues that I can find. Is there a recommendation on how to reseat the bricks and top stones? What cement to use how much to use any issue with laying them in with enough cement to have it ooze out to go flush with the surface of each brick or is that a no-no? Don't want to cause any damage and want the stove to be happy for a long time. Can't be too old as there is not patina type crazing in the enamel yet.
Had a Mansfield previously and loved it!!

Thanks in advance,
FF55

 

[DAKSY]

Here is a link to the Technical Instructions for the Homestead top stone replacement:

https://hearthstonetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hearthstone-tds-1141-780-homestead-8570h-and-f-top-stone-replacement.pdf

Here is a link to all other TI for the Homestead:

Homestead – 8570

Stove History Production Run Dates Serial Numbers Notes Start July 2000 001000 6″ Legs Optional Rev. 0.1 February 2001 001817 Compact oval-to-round adaptor Rev. 0.2 May […]

hearthstonetech.com

Hope this info helps you.