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No one builds a better fire Heat-N-Glo, a Division of Hearth Technologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Blvd. Lakeville, MN 55044 BW36 BW36C WOODBURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE Model BW36 shown. 558-900-D-4/00...
10. To ensure a safe fireplace system and to prevent 4. The BW36 Series woodburning fireplace must be the buildup of soot and creosote, inspect and clean the fireplace and chimney prior to use and installed with the Hearth Technologies Inc.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS The BW36 Series fireplace system has been tested Check with your local Building Code agency prior to and listed in accordance with the UL127 Standards, installing this fireplace to ensure compliance with local and has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire C. FIREPLACE SYSTEM COMPONENTS The table below, together with the following pictures, show only those components which may be safely used with this fireplace. HTI Catalog # Description BW36* Radiant Fireplace, includes integral grate and hearth protection strips...
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire " " " 21" " " " " " 36" 6" " " " BW36C " " " 21" " 36" 6" " BW36 HEARTH EXTENSIONS GLASS DOORS STRAIGHT ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 16"...
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire CHIMNEY SECTIONS CHIMNEY STABILIZER OFFSETS/RETURNS 8" 8" " " 21" HTI CAT.# " SL306 6" " 6" SL312 12" " " 8" SL318 18" " HTI CAT.# SL324 24" "...
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire CHIMNEY TERMINAL CAPS & VENT SECTIONS " " " " TR344 ROUND TERMINAL CAP WITH STORM COLLAR TR342 ROUND TERMINAL CAP " " " " " 23" " Outer) (8" Flue) "...
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire D. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1. FIREPLACE LOCATIONS AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS. Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or use an exterior chase. See Figure 1.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire WARNING! TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION, THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED AGAINST VAPOR BARRIERS OR EXPOSED INSULA- TION. LOCALIZED OVERHEATING COULD OCCUR AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
6" for the BW36 and 3” for the BW36C. Seal gaps between the The construction of and materials used for a factory- hearth extension and the front of the fireplace with a built hearth extension are shown in Figure 5.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire 4. SIDEWALLS/SURROUNDS. Adjacent combustible side walls must be located a minimum of 12" from the fireplace opening. See Figure 7. If you are using a decorative surround constructed of combustible material, it may be located within the shaded area defined in Figure 7.
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire The “B” dimensions that coincide with the “A” dim- Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor/ceiling, ensions represent the required vertical clearance a firestop spacer must be installed. that is needed to complete the offset and return.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire IF 10 FEET OR 12" LESS 12" THEN MIN. TOP OF " FIREPLACE OPENING Figure 8a - Fireplace (Side View) MUST BE AT LEAST 2 FEET 2. CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire F. STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION OF THE FIREPLACE SYSTEM WARNING! BEFORE STARTING, DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES FOR PROTECTION. 2. KEEP HAND TOOLS IN GOOD CONDITION. SHARPEN CUTTING EDGES AND MAKE SURE TOOL HANDLES ARE SECURE.
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire STEP 4 - Assembling Chimney Sections. CAUTION: Attach either a straight chimney section or an offset to the top of the fireplace depending on your installation INNER FLUE AND OUTER LINER requirement.
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire " AS8 ATTIC WARNING! INSULATION SHIELD INSULATION WHEN CHIMNEY SECTIONS EXCEED- FS338 24" FIRESTOP ING SIX FEET IN LENGTH ARE SPACER INSTALLED BETWEEN AN OFFSET/ RETURN, STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MUST BE PROVIDED TO REDUCE...
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire STEP 15 - Completion of the Fireplace Enclosure. STEP 12 - Assembling the Chimney Sections. Continue to add chimney sections through the roof Complete the fireplace enclosure, allowing space for out- opening, maintaining at least a 2"...
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire 1-1/2" clearance to combustibles Figure 18 Gas Knockout Location STEP 18 - Installing the Firescreen. Figure 19 Positioning the Hearth Extension Attach the firescreen to the fireplace side, utilizing the [2] hairpin clips in the columns. Use pliers to insert the clip through the last strand of screen wire G.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire 1. Materials for the Chase. WARNING! The chase is constructed using framing mate- DETAIL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLA- rials much the same as the walls in your TION OF THE CHASE TOP, STORM COL- home.
BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire It is extremely important that the fire be super- vised whenever the fireplace is in use. It is also TR342 recommended that an annual inspection be per- TERMINAL CAP formed on the fireplace system to determine if...
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DM1036, DM1036A and DM1036B may cause roof stains to develop. be used on the BW36 Series fireplaces. Fuel products with abnormal burning characteristics, including synthetic logs that contain wax binders,...
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BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire Before starting a fire in your BW36 Series fireplace, WARNING! use the following check list: FIREPLACES EQUIPPED WITH FLUE DAMPER. The flue damper is operated by DOORS SHOULD BE OPERATED...
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8” to the sides of the firebox opening for the adequate ventilation is provided to allow proper draft BW36 Series fireplace. Combustible materials must to the fireplace system. Heat-N-Glo assumes no not be stored in this area. Combustible walls perpen-...
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WARRANTY FOR HEAT-N-GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to HEAT-N-GLO, A DIVISION OF HEARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC., 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, Heat-N-Glo extends the following limited warranty with respect to your Heat-N-Glo fireplace, excluding accessories, Chimney components and Glass Doors.