Table Of Contents - Heatilator BIR42-B Installation Manual

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• 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 fireplace or to property.
1 Product Specific & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certification
B. Non-Combustible Materials
C. Combustible Materials
2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
B. Design and Installation Considerations
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
C. Tools and Supplies Needed
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
E. Fireplace System Requirements
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions/Weight
B. Clearances
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
C. Construct the Chase
D. Frame the Fireplace
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
G. Outside Air Kit
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A. Chimney Requirements
B. Offsets/Returns
C. Termination Requirements
5 Chimney Installation
A. Typical Chimney System
B. Assemble Chimney Sections
C. Install Chimney Air Kit
D. Secure Offset/Return
E. Install Ceiling Firestops
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield
G. Roof Penetration
H. Install Chase/Chase Top
I. Termination Cap Requirements
J. Install Termination Cap
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Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/23
6 Shrouds
4 A. Radiation Shield
4 B. Field Constructed Shrouds
4 1. Open Top Shroud
2. Mailbox Style Shroud
3. Roofed Style Shroud
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7 Finishing
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6 A. Finishing Material
7 B. Hearth Extension, Building and Finishing
8 1. Fireplace Installed Flush on the Floor and
8 Hearth Extension Raised to Bottom of Firebox
8 Opening
2. Raised Hearth Extension and Raised Fireplace
3. Fireplace Opening and Hearth Extension Flush
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with the Floor
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C. Non-Combustible Sealant Material
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D. Mantel and Wall Projections
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E. Sidewalls/Surrounds
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8 Fireplace Setup
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14 A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel
14 B. Install Back Molded Brick Panel
C. Install Side Molded Brick Panel
D. Install Screens
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E. Install Mortar (Optional)
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F. Grate
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G. Gas Log/Lighter Provision
H. Wood Burning Inserts
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9 Reference Materials
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A. Chimney Components
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B. Optional Components
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