Heatilator BIR36-B Owner's Manual
Heatilator BIR36-B Owner's Manual

Heatilator BIR36-B Owner's Manual

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE:
DO NOT discard this manual!
Model(s):

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Installation and service of this fi replace should be
performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends NFI certifi ed profes-
sionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overfi re. Overfi ring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specifi ed. Failure to comply may
cause house fi re.
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
fi replace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other fl ammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfi re and generate poisonous
gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    For use with solid wood fuel only. NFI certifi ed professional. Other fuels may overfi re and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 2. Moisture content 3. Seasoning 4. Storing Wood 5. Burning Process 6. Creosote Formation D. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs E. First Fire F. Lighting Instructions Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE, CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES, ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. 7571 - 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Firebox and heat exchanger Lifetime All replacement parts 90 Days beyond warranty period See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page. 4021-645D 01-16-13 Page 1 of 2 Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 5 THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. 4021-645D 01-16-13 Page 2 of 2 Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 6: Product Specifi C And General Information

    Heatilator is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies. Warning! Risk of Fire! For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfi re and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information

    48 in. (1219 mm) Lower Edge of Clear Space Mantel or Trim Front of Fireplace 24 in. (610 mm) Clear Space Sides of Fireplace Opening Figure 3.1 Clear Space Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 8: Grate

    If doors are left partyly open, gas and fl ame by be drown out of the fre- place opening. Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 9: General Operating Parts

    Turn handle to unlock, UP to Open pull towards the inside of the fireplace to open. DOWN to Close Reverse steps to close & lock. Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 10: Flue Damper

    Reverse steps to close and lock. CAUTION! Outside air control handle may be warm. FULLY CLOSED PARTLY CLOSED CORRECT Adjust before lighting fi re. INCORRECT Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 11: Fuel

    Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 12: Seasoning

    Avoid covering the sides and ends completely. Doing so may trap moisture from the ground and impede • refractory is in place air circulation. • all labels have been removed Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    fl ammable materials close to the fi replace • use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fl uid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fi re in this fi replace. Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    In the event of a chimney fi re, Hearth & Home Tech- nologies recommends replacement of the chimney and inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria. Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 15: Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

    TCT1175 ST1175 TR444/TR442 ST475 Terra Cotta Round Termination Cap Termination Cap Square Termination Cap Available US only DT SERIES ► Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 16: Grate

    The panels should be replaced if • Cracks exceed ¼ inch (6 mm) in width • Metal is exposed behind a panel • Large pieces of panel fall out Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Add glass doors to slow down air fl ow. Overdrafting Check for correct vent height; too much vertical height creates overdrafting. Check location of vent termination (refer to chimney assembly section). Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 18: Faqs

    Be sure you have air available for combustion and that your fi rewood is dry and well seasoned. Build your fi res properly and according to the instructions given in op- Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 19 Air register from furnace near fireplace? Doors opening and closing? Outside air Window closed Combustion closed? for start-up? air control Figure 5.1 Factory-built Fireplaces: Troubleshooting Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Table

    Check door rope for seal. Competition with exhaust devices Yes: • Do not use exhaust fans during startup • Check for need for balanced air make-up (Outside Air) Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 21 Mix in less seasoned wood after fi re established How are air controls set? Operational problems Follow manufacturer’s instructions Fireplace won’t shut down. ACC Timer is not working properly Call qualifi ed Quadra-Fire dealer Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 22: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Service Parts ► Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 23: Accessories

    1. Doors DFG4036 Series Glass Bi-fold Doors (optional) DFS4036 Series Mesh Cabinet-Style Doors (optional) 2. Gas Inserts 3. Gas Log Sets 4. Gas Log Lighters 5. Wood-burning Inserts Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...
  • Page 24: Contact Information

    6769426, 6774802, 6796302, 6840261, 6848441, 6863064, 6866205, 6869278, 6875012, 6880275, 6908039, 6919884,7047962, 7216645, D320652, D445174, D462436; (Canada) 1297749, 2195264, 2225408, 2313972; (Australia) 780250, 780403, 1418504 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Printed in U.S.A. - Copyright 2012 Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-710 • Rev B • 2/6/13...

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