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Model(s):
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recomends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner's Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion 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 com-
bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may
cause house fire.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high 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 only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous
gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
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  • Page 1 Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals. WARNING Fire Risk. For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C. Fuel 1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 2. Moisture content 3. Seasoning 4. Storing Wood 5. Burning Process 6. Creosote Formation 7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs D. First Fire Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    AVERTISSEMT:RISQUE DE DOMMAGE PARINCENDIE, REMPLACEZ LA GRILLE AVEC HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES, 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. P.N. 4021-954E Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Firebox and heat exchanger, FlexBurn® System Limited 3 years Lifetime (engine, inner cover, access cover and fireback) None 1 Year All purchased replacement parts Page 1 of 2 4021-645M 9/21 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...
  • Page 5 EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Page 2 of 2 4021-645M 9/21 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 6: Product Specific Information

    Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). WARNING! Do Not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information

    Front of Fireplace Clear Space Sides of Fireplace harm. For more information go to: www. (from the FP opening) P65Warnings.ca.gov. Figure 3.1 Clear Space Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 8: Grate

    If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 9: General Operating Parts

    Turn handle to unlock, UP to Open pull towards the inside of the fireplace to open. DOWN to Close Reverse steps to close & lock. Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 10: Flue Damper

    Close the inlet to prevent cold drafts when the fireplace is not being used. CAUTION! Outside air control handle may be warm. Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors Adjust before lighting fire. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 11: Fuel

    Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 12: Seasoning

    Doing so • all labels have been removed may trap moisture from the ground and impede air circulation. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    • use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace.. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Tech- nologies recommends replacement of the chimney and inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 15: Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

    WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT. Prevent creosote buildup. Remove 4 screws & lift off top. 14DCA-VC1 Termination Cap Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 16: Grate

    The panels should be replaced if: • cracks exceed 1/4 inch (6 mm) in width • metal is exposed behind the panels • large pieces of panel fall out Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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 BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 18: Faqs

    Be sure you have air available for combustion and that your firewood is dry and well seasoned. Build your fires properly and according to the instructions given in op- Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...
  • Page 19 Air register from furnace near fireplace? Doors opening and closing? Outside air Window closed Combustion closed? for start-up? air control Figure 5.1 Factory-built Fireplaces: Troubleshooting Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 20: Reference Materials

    Pkg of 30 14DCA-SPCRM Strip Protector SRV18320 Touch-up Paint TUP-YELLOW Outside Air Hood Qty 2 req SRV4059-051 Installation 4059-701 Manuals Owners 4059-700 Additional service parts on following page 6/23 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...
  • Page 21 Back Panel Firebrick Yellow SRV4059-665 Right Panel Firebrick Yellow SRV4059-657 Refractory Fastener Pack 4059-668 Contains: 8 #6 X 1 1/2" Panhead screw, 3/32" Drill Bit, 8 Clips, Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    B. Accessories 1. Doors DFG4050 Series Glass Bi-fold Doors (optional) 2. Gas Inserts 3. Gas Log Sets 4. Gas Log Lighters 5. Wood-burning Inserts Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-700 • Rev Q • 06/23...
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  • Page 24: Contact Information

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