Design And Installation Considerations; Selecting Fireplace Locations - Heatilator BIR50-B Installation Manual

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, fi re
offi cials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.

1. Selecting Fireplace Locations

This fi 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 fi replace in a basement, near frequently
opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other
locations of considerable air movement can affect the
performance.
Outside air must be used for combustion. This fi replace-
comes equipped with an outside air inlet to feed combus-
tion air from outside the home, along with an outside air
termination cap; the rigid metal duct is required but not
supplied. Consideration should be given to these factors
before deciding on a location.
E
D
As a
room
divider
92 in.
(2337 mm)
48 in.
(1219 mm)
MINIMUM
Model #
BIR-50
Figure 2.2 Fireplace Locations
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F
Across a
B
C corner
G
B
A B
in. 85 7/8 61 7/8
mm 2181 1572
NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also
reference the following section:
• Framing and Clearances (Section 3).
NOTICE:
• Illustrations and photos refl 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:
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 fi 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
A
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
24 in. (610 mm)
from fireplace opening to
any perpendicular wall
Along a wall
A
B
C D
103 1/4 51 5/8
2623 1311
1-1/2 in. min. air space
Note:
from fireplace to
G
combustible materials.
1/2 in. min. air space at
nailing flanges.
5/8 in. (16 mm) all
configurations
G
E F
25 1/4 73 28 1/2
641 1854 724
G