Heatilator BIR36-B User manual

Heatilator•Birmingham36-BInstallationManual•4059-709•RevH•10/09/13 1

Installationandserviceofthisreplaceshouldbe

performedbyqualiedpersonnel.Hearth&Home

TechnologiesrecommendsNFIcertiedprofes-

sionals,ortechnicianssupervisedbyan

NFIcertiedprofessional.

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Fire Risk.

WARNING

Forusewithsolidwoodfuelonly.

Otherfuelsmayoverreandgenerate

poisonousgases(i.e.carbonmonoxide).

Model(s):

Installation Manual

Installation and Fireplace Setup

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glassandothersurfacesarehotduring

operationANDcooldown.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• DO NOTtouchglassuntilitiscooled

• NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass

• Keepchildrenaway

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as

replace.

• Alertchildrenandadultstohazardsofhightemperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other  ammable

materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable

materialsaway.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

BIR36-B

NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!

• DO NOTstoreorusegasolineorotheram-

mablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthis

oranyotherappliance.

• DO NOToverre.Overring will void your

warranty.

• Complywithallminimumclearancestocom-

bustiblesasspecied.Failuretocomplymay

causehousere.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a  re

or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

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Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedwillresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• WARNING!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• CAUTION! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.

• NOTICE:Indicatespracticeswhichmaycausedamagetothereplaceortoproperty.

Table of Contents

1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information

A.FireplaceCertication 4

B.Non-CombustibleMaterials 4

C.CombustibleMaterials 4

2 Getting Started

A.TypicalFireplaceSystem 5

B.DesignandInstallationConsiderations 6

1.SelectingFireplaceLocations 6

2.LocatingFireplace&Chimney 7

C.ToolsandSuppliesNeeded 8

D.InspectFireplaceandComponents 8

E.FireplaceSystemRequirements 8

3 Framing and Clearances

A.FireplaceDimensions 9

B.Clearances 10

MinimumClearancestoCombustibles 10

C.ConstructtheChase 11

D.FrametheFireplace 12

E.SecureandLeveltheFireplace 13

F. ProtectiveMetalHearthStrips 14

G.OutsideAirKit 15

4 Chimney and Termination Requirements

A.ChimneyRequirements 16

B.Offsets/Returns 17

C.TerminationRequirements 18

5 Chimney Installation

A.TypicalChimneySystem 19

B.AssembleChimneySections 20

C.InstallChimneyAirKit 20

D.SecureOffset/Return 21

E.InstallCeilingFirestops 21

F. InstallAtticInsulationShield 22

G.RoofPenetration 23

H.InstallChase/ChaseTop 23

I. TerminationCapRequirements 24

J. InstallTerminationCap 24

6 Shrouds

A.RadiationShield 26

B.FieldConstructedShrouds 26

1.OpenTopShroud 26

2.MailboxStyleShroud 27

3.RoofedStyleShroud 27

7 Finishing

A.FinishingMaterial 28

B.HearthExtension,BuildingandFinishing 30

1.FireplaceInstalledFlushontheFloorand

 HearthExtensionRaisedtoBottomofFirebox

 Opening 31

2.RaisedHearthExtensionandRaisedFireplace 32

3.FireplaceOpeningandHearthExtensionFlush

 withtheFloor 33

C.Non-CombustibleSealantMaterial 33

D.MantelandWallProjections 34

E.Sidewalls/Surrounds 34

8 Fireplace Setup

A.InstallHearthMoldedBrickPanel 35

B.InstallBackMoldedBrickPanel 35

C.InstallSideMoldedBrickPanel 35

D.InstallScreens 36

E.InstallMortar(Optional) 36

F. Grate 36

G.GasLog/LighterProvision 37

H.WoodBurningInserts 37

9 Reference Materials

A.ChimneyComponents 38

B.OptionalComponents 42

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Customer:

Lot/Address

Model (circle one): BIR36-B

Fireplace Install YES IF NO, WHY?

Protectivehearthstripsinstalledpermanualrequirements.(Pg.14)

Outsideairkitinstalled.(Pg15)

Chimne

Section 4 & 5 (Pg. 16)

Atticinsulationshieldinstalled.

Shrouds Section 6 (Pg. 26)

Shroudisinstalledproperlyperinstructions.

Finishing Section 7 (Pg. 28)

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install fireplace acording to these instructions can lead to a fire or

explosion.

Verifiedthatthechaseisinsulatedandsealed.(Pg.11)

Verifiedclearancestocombustibles.(Pg.10)

Fireplaceisleveledandsecured.(Pg.13)

Hearthextensionsize/heightdecided.(Pg.30)

Chimneyconfigurationcomplieswithdiagrams.

Chimneyinstalled,lockedandsecuredinplacewithproperclearance.

Chimneyairkitinstalled.

Firestopsinstalled.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

Follow this Standard Work Checklist

Thisstandardworkchecklististobeusedbytheinstallerinconjuctionwith,notinsteadof,theinstructionscontainedinthisinstallation

manual.

Date Installed:

Location of Fireplace:

Installer:

Dealer/Distributor Phone #

Serial #:

Roofflashinginstalled.

Terminationsinstalled.

Combustible materials not installed in non

combustible areas

Hearthextensioninstalledpermanualrequirements.

Fireplace Setup Section 8 (Pg. 35)

Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:

Commentscommunicatedtopartyresponsible

4059-711•RevC•3-25-13

Verifiedallclearancesmeetinstallationmanualrequirements.

Mantelsandwallprojectionscomplywithinstallationmanualrequirements.

Allpackagingandprotectivematerialsremoved.

Optionaldoorsproperlyinstalled.

Moldedbrickpanelsinstalledcorrectly.

Grateisproperlyinstalled.

Firescreeninstalledproperly.

__________________________by______________________on_________

(Builder/Gen.Contractor)(Installer)(Date)

Comments:Furtherdescriptionoftheissues,whoisresponsible(Installer/Builder/OtherTrades,etc.)andcorrectiveactionneeded:

Manualbagandallofitscontentsareremovedfromthefireplaceandgiventotheparty

responsibleforuseandoperation.

•Thatthischecklistremainvisibleatalltimesonthefireplaceuntiltheinstallationiscomplete.

•Photographingtheinstallationandcopyingthischecklistforyourfile.

Combustible materials not installed in non

combustible areas

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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies

disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and

agency listing will be voided by the following actions.

DO NOT:

• installoroperatedamagedreplace

• modifyreplace

• install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies

• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all

components

• overre

• installanyunventedgaslogsets

• installanycomponentnotapprovedbyHearth&Home

Technologies

• installpartsorcomponentsnotListedorapproved

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For

assistance or additional information, consult a qualied

installer, service agency or your dealer.

B. Non-Combustible Materials

• Materialswhich willnot igniteand burn,composed of

anycombinationofthefollowing:

- Steel - Iron

- Brick - Tile

- Concrete - Slate

- Glass - Plasters

• MaterialsreportedaspassingASTM E 136, Standard

Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube

Furnace at 750° C

C. Combustible Materials

• Materialsmadeoforsurfacedwithanyofthefollowing

materials:

- Wood - Compressedpaper

- Plantbers - Plastic

- Plywood/OSB - Sheetrock(drywall)

• Anymaterialthatcanigniteandburn;ameproofedor

not,plasteredorun-plastered

1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information

A. Fireplace Certication

Thisreplacesystemhasbeentestedandlistedinaccor-

dancewithUL127StandardsbyUnderwritersLaborato-

riesInc.forinstallationandoperationintheUnitedStates.

ThisreplacemaybeinstalledinsleepingroomsEX-

CEPTinmanufacturedhomes.Ifinstalledwithagaslog

set,provisionsfortheNationalFuelGasCodemustbe

met.

Thisreplacehasbeentestedandlistedforusewiththe

optionalcomponentsspeciedinthismanual.Theseop-

tionalcomponentsmaybepurchasedseparatelyandin-

stalledatalaterdate.Installationofanoutsideairkitwill

requiresignicantreconstructionandisbestifinstalledat

thetimeofreplaceinstallation.

HeatilatorisaregisteredtrademarkofHearth&Home

Technologies.

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2 Getting Started

A. Typical Fireplace System

Figure 2.1 Typical Fireplace System

Non-combustible

roof flashing maintains

minimum clearance

around chimney

Additional lateral

support for chimney

above roof (or enclosed

in chase) if needed

Ceiling firestop

on floor of attic

Support straps

on rafter supports

chimney (not shown)

Termination cap

Chimney penetrates roof

preferably without affecting

roof rafters

Offset/Return (with hanger straps)

Framing headed off

in ceiling joists

Enclosed space above

and around fireplace

Mantel and surround

Decorative facing

and trim

Hearth extension

Factory-built fireplace

Protective metal

hearth strip(s)

Combustible

framing/header

on top of

V-shaped

standoffs

(spacers)

Chimney system

Attic insulation shield must

be used here to keep insulation away

from chimney if attic is insulated

Storm Collar

Outside Air

(both sides)

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Figure 2.2 Fireplace Locations

NOTICE:

• Illustrationsandphotosreecttypicalinstallationsand

are FORDESIGNPURPOSESONLY.

• Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.

• Actualinstallation/appearancemayvaryduetoindividual

design preference.

• Hearth&HomeTechnologiesreservestherighttoalter

its products.

NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also

reference the following section:

• Clearances (Section 3).

NOTICE:

Aminimum1-1/2in.airclearanceatthebackand

aminimum1-1/2in.airclearancetothesidesof

thereplaceassemblymustbemaintained.

Chimneysectionsatanylevelrequirea2in.mini-

mum air space clearance between the framing

and chimney sections.

B. Design and Installation Considerations

NOTICE: Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.

• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateand

nationalcodesandregulations.

• Consultinsurancecarrier,localbuildinginspector,re

ofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverrestrictions,

installationinspectionandpermits.

• Before installing,determinethefollowing:

- Wherethereplaceistobeinstalled.

- Theventsystemcongurationtobeused.

- Gassupplypiping.

- Electricalwiring.

- Framingandnishingdetails.

- Whetheroptionalaccessories-devicessuchasa

fan,wallswitchorremotecontrol-aredesired.

1. Selecting Fireplace Locations

Thisreplacemaybeusedasaroomdivider,installed

alongawall,acrossacornerorusedinanexteriorchase.

SeeFigure2.2.

Locatingthereplaceinabasementshouldbeavoided.

Locatingnearfrequentlyopeneddoors,centralheat

outletsorreturns,orotherlocationsofconsiderableair

movementcanaffecttheperformance.

1/2 in. (13 mm) all

configurations

1-1/2 in. min. air space

from fireplace to

combustible materials.

1/2 in. min. air space at

nailing flanges.

Note:

In an exterior chase

or projecting into a

garage

Across a

corner

As a

room

divider Along a wall

78 in.

(1981 mm)

48 in.

(1219 mm)

MINIMUM

24 in. (610 mm)

from fireplace opening to

any perpendicular wall

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Model # A B C D E F G

in. 72 47 7/8 89 1/8 44 5/8 20 3/8 63 1/8 28 1/2

mm 1829 1216 2264 1133 518 1603 724

BIR36

* 12 in. (305 mm) extra space

included for each outside air

connection. If outside air duct

has no bend, this dimension

may be reduced as long as

minimum clearances are met.

Considerationshouldbegiventothesefactorsbefore

decidingonalocation.

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2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney

Locationofthereplaceandchimneywillaffectperfor-

mance.

• Installwithinthewarmairspaceenclosedbythebuilding

envelope.Thishelpstoproducemoredraft,especially

duringlightinganddie-downofthere.

• Installingthereplaceinabasementisnotrecommended.

• Penetratethehighestpart oftheroof.Thisminimizes

theeffectsofwindloading.

• Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent

structures,unevenrooflinesandotherobstructions.

• Minimizetheuseofchimneyoffsets.

• Considerthereplacelocationrelativetooorandceiling

andatticjoists.

• Takeintoconsiderationtheterminationrequirementsin

Section5.

Marginal Location:

• Below peak

Location NOT recommended:

• Not the highest point of the roof

• Wind loading possible

Multi-level Roofs

Windward

Leeward

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

Recommended:

• Insulated exterior chase

in cooler climates

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

• Inside heated space

Location NOT recommended:

• Too close to tree

• Below adjacent structure

• Lower roof line

• Avoid outside wall

Marginal Location:

• Wind loading possible

Figure 2.3 Recommended Chimney Locations

• Installtheoutsideairkitwiththeintakefacingprevailing

windsduringtheheatingseason.

• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion

appliancesandexhaustequipment.

• Ensurefurnaceandairconditioningreturnventsarenot

locatedintheimmediatevicinityofthereplace.

• Avoidinstallingthereplaceneardoors,walkwaysor

smallisolatedspaces.

• Recessedlightingshouldbea“sealedcan”design.

• Attichatchesweatherstrippedorsealed.

• Atticmountedductworkandairhandlerjointsandseams

tapedorsealed.

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C. Tools and Supplies Needed

Beforebeginningtheinstallationbesurethefollowing

toolsandbuildingsuppliesareavailable:

Reciprocatingsaw Framingmaterial

Pliers Non-combustiblesealant

Hammer Gloves

Phillipsscrewdriver Framingsquare

Flatbladescrewdriver Electricdrillandbits

Plumbline Safetyglasses

Level Tapemeasure

1/2-3/4in.length,#6or#8self-drillingscrews

Misc.screwsandnails

D. Inspect Fireplace and Components

WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged

parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam-

aged,incompleteorsubstitutecomponents.Keepre-

place dry.

• Removereplaceandcomponentsfrompackagingand

inspectfordamage.

• Vent system components and doors are shipped in

separatepackages.

• Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.

• Read all the instructions before starting the

installation. Follow these instructions carefully

during the installation to ensure maximum safety

and benet.

E. Fireplace System Requirements

TheHeatilatorreplacesystemrequirementsconsistof

thefollowing:

• Fireplace

- Molded brick panels (hearth panel Included with

replace,sideandbackpanelssoldseparately)

- Firescreen(includedwithreplace)

- HearthExtension(soldseparately)

- Grate(includedwithreplace)

• OutsideAirSystem

- AirInletHood(includedwithreplace)

- Flex(required,soldseparately

• ChimneySystem

- Atticinsulationshield(includedwithreplace)

- Chimneyterminationcap(soldseparately)

• Non-combustiblenishmaterial

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74 1/8 in.

(1884 mm)

3 3/4 in.

(95 mm)

70 3/4 in.

(1797 mm)

67 3/8 in.

(1797 mm)

61 7/8 in.

(1572 mm)

54 in.

(1372 mm)

38 in.

(965 mm)

5 1/2 in.

(140 mm)

5 in.

(129 mm)

16 1/8 in.

(408 mm)

6 7/8 in.

(175 mm)

11 1/8 in.

(282 mm)

Gas Line

Knockout

11 in.

(281 mm) diameter

11 in.

(281 mm)

27 1/2 in.

(699 mm)

15 1/2 in.

(394 mm)

31 1/8 in.

(790 mm)

74 ° TYP.

5 in.

(129 mm)

16 1/8 in.

(408 mm)

11 1/8 in.

(282 mm)

6 7/8 in.

(175 mm)

46 7/8 in.

(1191 mm)

36 in.

(914 mm)

Gas Line

Knockout

3 Framing and Clearances

A. Fireplace Dimensions

Figure 3.1 Fireplace Dimensions

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(insulation)

Attic

Insulation

Shield

(ceiling)

(roof)

(attic)

(ceiling)

Ceiling Firestop

Offset/Return (secured

with hanger straps)

Storm Collar

Roof Flashing

1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back &

sides of appliance

(except at nailing flanges

where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])

Must have 2 in. (51 mm)

minimum clearance

to header

0 in.

to floor

2 in. (51 mm) min.

Shaded areas

represent

2 in. (51 mm) min.

air space clearance

required around pipe

Combustible Object

48 in.

1219 mm

B. Clearances

WARNING! Risk of Fire!

You must comply with all minimum air space clearances

tocombustiblesasspeciedinFigure3.2.DO NOTpack

required air spaces with insulation or other materials.

Framing or nishing material used on the front of, or in

frontof,thereplacecloserthantheminimumslistedmust

beconstructedentirelyofnon-combustiblematerials(i.e.,

steel studs, concrete board, etc.). Failure to comply may

causere.

Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustible Materials

Minimum Clearances to Combustibles

WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA

Fireplacetobackwall 1-1/2in.(38mm)

Fireplacetosidewall 1-1/2in.(38mm)

Topstandoffstoheader 0in.(0mm)

Dooropeningtosidewall 24in.(610mm)

MANTEL

Mantelminimumheight 63-3/4in.(1619mm)

Maximummanteldepth 12in.(305mm)

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