Grate; Molded Brick Panel; Firescreen; Flue Damper - Heatilator BIR36-B Owner's Manual

2. Grate

This fi replace is designed to be used with the supplied
grate or one approved by HHT.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
plied integral grate.
• Keeps logs in place.
• Allows proper air circulation around the fi re.

3. Molded Brick Panel

• The molded brick panel is shipped separately, but
required to contain heat and provide an attractive interior.
• It will deteriorate over time and will need occasional
replacement. Small hairline cracks and discoloration
are normal and do not affect its safety.
• Cracks in the mortar may occur and do not affect the
safety of the fi replace.
• (See Molded Brick Panel Maintenance, Section 4.F.)
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT burn fi replace with-
out moded brick panel. Use only panels supplied by
Hearth & Home Technologies.

4. Firescreen

The fi rescreen is provided to control sparks. Keep it
closed when the fi replace in in use.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns!
• Screen will not prevent burning materials from falling
out.
• Screen pulls or handles may be hot.

5. Flue Damper

The fl ue damper must be in the fully opened position
during operation of the fi replace.
WARNING! Risk of Fire and Asphyxiation!
damper prior to operating fi replace. A closed damper
overfi res the fi replace and spills smoke and fl ames
into the room.
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6. Glass Doors

Glass doors are optional.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
by Hearth & Home Technologies.
WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke!
equipped with doors should be oeprated only with
doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left
partyly open, gas and fl ame by be drown out of the fre-
place opening.
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Use only the factory-sup-
Open
Install ONLY doors approved
Fireplace

7. Over-Firing Your Fireplace

WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the
fi replace and chimney.
To prevent over-fi ring your fi replace. DO NOT:
• use fl ammable liquids
• overload with wood
• burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
• permit too much air to the fi re
Symptoms of over-fi ring may include one or more of the
following:
• chimney connector or fi replace glowing
• roaring, rumbling noises
• loud cracking or banging sounds
• metal warping
• chimney fi re

8. Chimney Fire

In the event of a chimney fi re
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
qualifi ed professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certifi ed professionals,
or technicians under the direction of certified
professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211
Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and fi replace
as specifi ed by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the
chimney is properly secured.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
nently damage your chimney system. Failure to re-
place damaged components and make proper repairs
can cause a structure fi re.
Do not over-fi re.
A chimney fi re can perma-