Heatilator BIR42-B Owner's Manual
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Models:
BIR42-B
Wood Burning Fireplace
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fire may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
Installation and service of this fireplace
should be performed by qualified personnel.
Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI
certified or factory-trained professionals, or
technicians supervised by an
NFI certified professional.
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand
and follow these
instructions for safe
i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
operation.
Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11
Owner's Manual
Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.
Do not touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled
NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass
doors
Keep children away
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
Al ert ch i l dre n a n d ad u l ts to h azards of hi gh
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable
materials.
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk
For use with solid wood fuel or decorative
gas appliance only.
Do not install unvented gas logs.
Installation and Operation
HOT SURFACES!
Screen/mesh, glass doors and
other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
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  • Page 1 Fire Risk certified or factory-trained professionals, or • For use with solid wood fuel or decorative technicians supervised by an gas appliance only. NFI certified professional. • Do not install unvented gas logs. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    As the owner of a new fireplace, you’ll want to read and Your new Heatilator wood burning fireplace will give you carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this years of durable use and trouble-free enjoyment. Welcome owner’s manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    E. Install Outside Air Kit ......23 Note: An arrow ( ) found in the text signifies change in content.  Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    Burners, logs and refractory years Limited 3 years Firebox and heat exchanger Lifetime All replacement parts 90 Days beyond warranty period See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page. 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 1 of 2 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • 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. 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 2 of 2 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 6: Listing And Code Approvals

    Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following fireplace installation. materials: Wood - Compressed paper Heatilator is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Plant fibers - Plastic Technologies Inc. • Any material that can ignite and burn; flame proofed or not, plastered or un-plastered WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth &...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Section 2.G. Section 2.F. Turn handle to unlock, UP to Open pull towards the inside of the fireplace to open. Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts DOWN to Close Reverse steps to close & lock. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 8: Seasoned Wood

    Use only molded brick panel supplied between them. by Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. CAUTION! Odors and vapors released during initial op- eration may be irritating to sensitive individuals. Open windows for air circulation. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 9: Glass Doors

    Heat may damage these objects. Figure 2.2 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors 48 in. (121.9 cm) Clear Space Front of Fireplace 24 in. (61.0 cm) Clear Space Sides of Fireplace Opening Figure 2.3 Clear Space Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 10: Wood Fuel

    Do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning. Use formation of creosote. only firelogs that have been evaluated for the application in manufactured fireplaces and refer to firelog warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Service

    Top Cover SCREW Chimney SCREW Slip Section TR11/TR11T TCT1175 ST1175 TR444/TR442 Terra Cotta ST475 Round Termination Cap Termination Cap Square Termination Cap Available US only DT SERIES Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 12: Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel

    Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available cleaner or ashes: • Light deposits Use household glass cleaner • Heavy deposits Use wood ash on damp cloth or, Use commercial fireplace glass cleaner (consult with your dealer) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    No glass doors Add glass doors to slow down air flow. Overdrafting Check for correct vent height; too much vertical height creates overdrafting. Check location of vent termination (refer to chimney assembly section). Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Mantel and surround (Section 12.E.) (Section 6.D.) Decorative facing and trim (Sections 12.E., 12.F.) Hearth extension (Sections 12.C., 12.D.) Outside Air (both sides) Factory-built fireplace Protective metal hearth strip(s) (Section 7.C.) Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 15: Design And Installation Considerations

    NOTICE: The fireplace provides some outside air for combustion. Other methods may be necessary if more air is required. NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. recommends the use of direct vent appliances in basements. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 16: Locating Your Fireplace & Chimney

    • Too close to tree Recommended: • Below adjacent structure • Insulated exterior chase • Lower roof line • Avoid outside wall in cooler climates Windward Leeward Multi-level Roofs Figure 5.2 Recommended Chimney Locations Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 17: Tools And Supplies Needed

    Molded brick panel kit must be installed, but is sold separately • Grate Assembly • Transition Assembly (14-11 in.) Must be installed immediately on top of the fireplace • Outside Air Kits Duct must be installed, but sold separately Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 18: Framing & Clearances

    BIR42 77 7/8 53 7/8 95 1/4 47 5/8 22 1/2 67 3/8 28 3/8 1978 1368 2419 1210 1711 Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations NOTICE: Both outside air kits MUST be installed. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 19: Clearances

    48 in. 1219 mm 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back & sides of appliance 0 in. (except at nailing flanges to floor where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm]) Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 20: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    28 3/8 1368 1892 * If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to this meaurement. ** Adjust header height for raised floor under fireplace. Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 21: Installation Of Fireplace

    Secure fireplace to framing with nailing flanges with a minimum of two fasteners per nailing flange. • Check fireplace opening for square to ensure proper fit of glass doors. Measure diagonals of fireplace opening to make sure they are equal. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 22 Use only duct materials specified by manufacturer (preferably crawl space with short run or mainly straight duct, except small dip for cold air trap which will help prevent flow of cold air). Figure 7.4 Outside Air Placement Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 23: Install Outside Air Kit

    • Locate outside air hood to prevent blockage from leaves, snow/ice, or other debris. Blockages could cause the unit to overheat. NOTICE: The fireplace provides some outside air for combustion. Other methods may be necessary if more air is required. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 24: Chimney Assembly

    Attic shield not shown movement (see Figure 6.2) Ceiling firestops are required where chimney passes through ceiling or floor Figure 8.1 Typical Chimney System - Guidelines for Chimney System Installation Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 25: Chimney Requirements

    18.5 ft (5.64 m) 14-11 min. height Transition SL1148 46-3/4 1187 single offset-return 97 1/2 in. * Dimensions reflect effective height. 90 ft (27.4 m) (2477 mm) max. height Effective Height Figure 8.2 Chimney Requirements Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 26: Using Offsets/Returns

    51 3/4 1314 98 7/8 2511 Proper assembly of air cooled chimney parts results in an overlap of chimney joints of 1-1/4 in. (32 mm). Effective length is built into this table. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 27: Assemble Chimney Sections

    (provided) through the predrilled holes. Do NOT penetrate inner flue. • Secure chimney returns with hanger straps (provided); fasten to studs or joists. • Vertical straight runs of chimney must be supported every 35 ft (10.7 m). Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 28: Install Ceiling Firestops

    Use same dimensional lumber for framing enter the attic or leave the warm-air envelope of the ceiling firestop and joists. home (use 600° F sealant). Catalog # FS538 FS540 Figure 8.5 Installing the Ceiling Firestop Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 29: Install Attic Insulation Shield

    Check instructions and local codes for further details. Attic Insulation Shield 17 in. (432 mm) diameter 6 Tabs bent in 90° Insulation Insulation 13 in. Ceiling Firestop Pipe (330 mm) Figure 8.8 Install Attic Insulation Shield Below the Ceiling Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 30: Cut Out Hole In Roof

    • Caulk the flashing plate and roof junction as well as the vertical seam on the flashing. All nail heads must be caulked with a roofing sealant. Figure 8.9 Ceiling/Attic Construction Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 31: Chimney Termination Requirements

    Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the decorative cap cover. In a staggered installation with both gas and wood terminations, the wood termination cap must be higher than the gas termination cap. Figure 8.10 Multiple Chimney Locations Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 32: Chase Installations

    Failure to prevent contact between insulation or other outside walls of the chase materials and chimney system may cause overheating Insulation Insulation and fire. False Ceiling False Ceiling Chimney Ceiling Firestop Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 33: Install Fireplace & Chimney

    (1/4 in. per foot minimum) C. Install Chase Top • You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation. Chase tops are available from your Heatilator dealer or may be Turn-down field constructed. Drip Edge • Include a turndown and drip edge to prevent water from Chase seeping into the chase.
  • Page 34: Install Termination Cap

    Installing a TR11 & TR11-TV Round Termination Cap 4 3/4 in. (121 mm) maximum Chase Chimney Pipe Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Figure 9.6 Installing an ST1175 Square Termination Cap  Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 35 Chase Top 2 in. (51 mm) 7 in. (178 mm) Chase Chimney Pipe Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Figure 9.7 Installing a TCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap  Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 36: Shrouds

    584 x 584 Min. Opening Width Min. Opening Min. Width Base Dim. 26 x 26 20 x 20 Min. 660 x 660 508 x 508 Base Dim. Figure 10.2 Open Top Shroud Dimensions Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 37 Min. Height Above Radiation Shield Opening Termination Height 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Width Radiation Minimum Shield Height Base Dimension Min. Opening Height Min. Opening Width Figure 10.4 Roofed Style Shroud Dimensions Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 38: Installation Of Molded Brick Panel

    Install two Z-brackets in the mortar lines across the top. Tighten these and all previously installed brackets. Back Traditional Refractory LH Traditional Refractory Refractory Clip Hearth Figure 11.1 Traditional Molded Brick Panel Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 39: Install Back Molded Brick Panel - Herringbone

    • Install two Z-brackets in the mortar lines across the top. Tighten these and all previously installed brackets. Back Herringbone Refractory LH Herringbone Refractory Refractory clip Hearth Figure 11.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 40: Install Screens

    965 mm) to allow for door combustible sealant. installation. The surface of the finished hearth extension and the surface of the hearth panel should be level. Figure 11.4 Facing Materials and Mortar Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 41: Finishing

    Ceramic Tile 12.50 0.08 25-3/4 in. (654 mm) Armstrong™ Privacy Guard Plus 0.46 2.18 1 in. (25.4 mm) Marble 14.3 to 20.0 0.07 to 0.05 29-1/2 to 41 in. (749.3 to 1041.4 mm) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 42 Finishing Material desired hearth height. Protective Metal 1 in. Micore or Floor Hearth Strips equivalent insulation & 1/2 in. Durock Non-combustible Framing Material Figure 12.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 43 Floor Hearth Extension 1 in. (25.4 mm) Micore and Protective Metal Non-combustible Finishing Material 1/2 in. (13 mm) Hearth Strip Durock Figure 12.7 Flush Hearth Extension Figure 12.8 Flush Hearth Extension Side View Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 44: Finishing Material

    Floor constructed of wood or under the front of the fireplace and must other combustible material extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm) Figure 12.10 Decorative Facing Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 45: Combustible Mantel

    1 1/2 in./ 38 mm maximum Measured from top of fireplace opening Seal joint with non-combustible sealant Figure 12.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 46: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    24 in. (305 mm) from the fireplace opening. • Combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 12.12. Figure 12.12 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 47: Accessories

    Hearth & Home Technologies recommends securing the reline at the top of the flue and using the cap certified for use with this fireplace system. Gas Line Dimple Figure 13.2 Gas Line Dimples Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 48: Reference Materials

    11 1/8 in. (1067 mm) 3 3/4 in. (282 mm) 11 18 in. 16 1/8 in. (95 mm) (282 mm) (408 mm) 52 7/8 in. 16 1/8 in. (1343 mm) (408 mm) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 49: Optional Components

    6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. DFS4042 Series Screen Doors 42 in. (optional) (1067 mm) UD6 Uninsulated Duct 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) See your Heatilator dealer for a complete list of optional components. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 50: Chimney Components

    Inside Termination Cap”) Diameter 20-3/4 in. CT-11A Adapter-May be used with the following copper caps 11 in. (527 mm) CT-Series (279 mm) DT-Series Outside Diameter 13 in. (330 mm) SL11 Vent Stabilizer Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 51 (330 mm) (51 mm) RF570 Roof Flashing JB577 Chimney Joint Band 15-1/4in. (387 mm) 13 in. (330 mm) 28 in. 39-7/8 in. CB576 Chimney Joint Band (711 mm) (1013 mm) RF571 Roof Flashing Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 52 ST1175 - Square Termination Cap  26 in. 20 in. (508 mm) CT11-A Adapter 17 in. (432 mm) 9-3/8 in. (238 mm) 10-1/4 in. (260 mm)  TCT1175 - Terra Cotta Cap Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 53 (340 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) CT56 Chase Top LDS-BV Decorative Shroud Catalog # 12.5 15.5 LDS-BV DTS134 /DTS146 DTO134 / DTO146 Decorative Caps DTO134 DTO146 22.7 1168 DTS134 21.18 DTS146 21.18 1168 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11...
  • Page 54: Service Parts

    Right Panel 4059-653 Herringbone Refractory MMHB42-B Left Panel 4059-656 Back Panel 4059-655 Right Panel 4059-657 Refractory Fastener Pack 4059-668 Contains: 8 #6 X 1 1/2" Panhead screw, 3/32" Drill Bit, 8 Clips, Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 11/11...
  • Page 55: Contact Information

    1915 W. Saunders Street Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641 www.heatilator.com Please contact your Heatilator dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heatilator dealer, please visit www.heatilator.com. – NOTES – CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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