Finishing; Non-Combustible Materials; Combustible Materials; Hearth Extension - Heatilator BIR50-B Owner's Manual

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Finishing

A. Non-combustible Materials
• Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any
combination of the following:
- Steel - Iron
- Brick - Tile
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
• Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
B. Combustible Materials
• Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following
materials:
- Wood - Compressed paper
- Plant fibers - Plastic
• Any material that can ignite and burn; flame proofed or
not, plastered or un-plastered
C. Hearth Extension
WARNING! Risk of fire! High temperatures, sparks, em-
bers or other burning material falling from the fireplace may
ignite flooring or concealed combustible surfaces.
• Metal hearth strips MUST be installed (Section 7.C.).
• Hearth extensions MUST be installed exactly as
specified.
Table 12.1
R = 1/k x inches of thickness
Table 12.2
Hearth Extension Insulation Alternatives-Total minimum R Value must equal 2.06
Material
Hearth & Home HX3, HX4
USG Micore 300™
USG Durock™ Cement Board
Cement Mortar
Common Brick
Ceramic Tile
Armstrong™ Privacy Guard Plus
Marble
k per inch R per inch
thick
0.49
0.49
1.92
5.0
5.0
12.50
0.46
14.3 to 20.0 0.07 to 0.05
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• You MUST use a hearth extension with this fireplace.
• This fireplace has been tested and approved for use with
a hearth extension insulated to a minimum R value of
2.32.
• The hearth extension material MUST be covered with tile,
stone or other non-combustible material.
• Manufactured hearth materials will usually have a published
R value (resistance to heat) or k value (conductivity of
heat). Refer to the formula in Table 12.1 to convert a k
value to an R value,
• Refer to Table 12.2 for hearth extension insulation
alternatives.
12 in.
(305 mm)
50 in.
(1270 mm)
74 in.
(1880 mm)
(R value of hearth must be
equal to or greater than 2.06)
Figure 12.1 Standard Hearth Extension Dimensions
thick Minimum thickness required
2.06 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)
2.06 1 in.(25.4 mm)
0.52 4 1/2 in. (114 mm)
0.20 11 5/8 in. (295 mm)
0.20 11 5/8 in. (295 mm)
0.08 29 in. (737 mm)
2.18 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)
33 to 46 1/2 in. (838 to 1181 mm)
12 in.
(305 mm)
20 in. (508 mm) Minimum
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