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Models:
BIR50-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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12
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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • 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

    D. Level Fireplace ......21 E. Install Outside Air Kit ......22 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • 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. 4021-645B 04-02-09 Page 2 of 2 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 6: Listing And Code Approvals

    The outside air kits must be installed at the time of fireplace installation. C. Combustible Materials Heatilator is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home • Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following Technologies Inc.
  • Page 7: User Guide

    Section 2.G. Section 2.F. 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 2.1 General Operating Parts Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 8: Seasoned Wood

    WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT burn fireplace without tion may be irritating to sensitive individuals. Open windows molded brick panel. Use only molded brick panel supplied for air circulation. by Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 11: Maintainance And Service

    When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Remove 4 screws & lift off top. 14DCA-VC Termination Cap Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • 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 as- sembly section). Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 14: Installer Guide

    Mantel and surround (Section 12) Decorative facing and trim (Sections 12) Hearth extension (Sections 12) Outside Air Factory-built fireplace (both sides) Protective metal Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System hearth strip(s) (Section 7) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 16: Locating Your Fireplace & Chimney

    • Lower roof line • Avoid outside wall in cooler climates Windward Leeward Multi-level Roofs Recommended: NOT recommended: Outside Air Intake Outside Air Intake on windward side on leeward side Figure 5.2 Recommended Chimney Locations Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 17: Tools And Supplies Needed

    G. Typical Fireplace Components • Hearth Molded Brick Panel Molded brick panel kit must be installed, but is sold separately • Grate Assembly • Outside Air Kits Duct must be installed, but sold separately Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 18: Framing & Clearances

    Model # BIR-50 85 7/8 61 7/8 103 1/4 51 5/8 25 1/4 28 3/8 2181 1572 2623 1311 1854 NOTICE: Both outside air kits MUST be installed. Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 19: Clearances

    1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back & sides 48 in. of appliance 1219 mm (except at nailing flanges where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm]) 0 in. to floor Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 20: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    74 1/2 1572 1892 * If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to this meaurement. Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace ** Adjust header height for raised floor under fireplace. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 22: Install Outside Air Kit

    Blockages could cause the unit to overheat. Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation NOTICE: The fireplace provides some outside air for combustion. Other methods may be necessary if more air is required. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 23: Chimney Assembly

    14DCA-VC - Chimney Cap cause overheating and fire. 14DCA-SC - Storm Collar 14DCA-WS - Wall Strap Chimney Sections* 14DCA-12 10 1/2 14DCA-18 16 1/2 14DCA-36 34 1/2 14DCA-48 46 1/2 1181 * Dimensions reflect effective height. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 24 These actions could cause overheating/fire Firestop in the chimney flue, or release of exhaust fumes into the Chimney Section living areas. Square Frame Firestop Chimney Section 74 1/8 in. (1883 mm) Effective Height Figure 8.1 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 25: Clearances

    Locate each opening by dropping a plumb bob to the four corners of the opening below. • Maintain the minimum 2-inch clearance/air space. Maintain the minimum clearances and dimensions as specified in Table 8.1. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 26: Assemble Chimney Sections

    12 in./305 mm 11 3/4 30° 18 in./457 mm 14 3/4 39 1/4 30° 36 in./914 mm 23 3/4 54 7/8 1394 30° 48 in./1219 mm 29 3/4 65 1/4 1657 Figure 8.4 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 27: Offset Elbow Installation

    Be sure that the chimney remains vertical. Maintain 2 in. clearance from chimney to framing Elbow Strap Elbow Strap 1 per Section Figure 8.8 Chase 30° or 15° Elbow Frame Figure 8.7 Figure 8.6 Stabilizer Plumbers Tape Figure 8.9 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 28: Install Attic Insulation Shield

    1/2 in. spacing and perimeter ventilation Firestop requirements as shown in Figure 8.13., use a Chase Top Collar and field-construct the flashing as needed for the chase dimensions. Skip to Field-Constructed Chase Top Figure 8.11 Flashing. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 29 See Figure 8.15. flashing. • Insect-guard screening may be added between the chase and flashing. Figure 8.16 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 30: Finish Top

    Chimney Inspection & Cleaning section (Section 3) of this manual. Sealant 6 in. min. 3 ft. minimum above roof 1 in. Storm opening min. Collar Figure 8.17 Termination Figure 8.18 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • 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 8.19 Multiple Chimney Locations Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 32: Chase Installations

    You MUST use a chase top flashing in a chase installation. Ceiling Firestop Chase top flashings are available from your Hearth & Home Technologies dealer or may be field constructed. • Refer to Sections 8.M. and 8.N. Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 33: Shrouds

    6 in. (152 mm) above chase top flashing. Maintain 2 in. (51 mm) clearance between Spacers for chase DuraChimney II and top flashing chase enclosure Figure 10.1 Shroud Requirements Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 34: House Style Shroud

    W: Minimum width of shroud Shaded area represents screened open area. Actual shape of shroud may vary as long as minimum dimen- sions and minimum open area requirements are met. Figure 10.2 House-Style Shroud Minmum Dimensions Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 35: Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud

    H2: Minimum height of opening along base Shaded area represents screened open area. Actual shape of shroud may vary as long as minimum dimen- sions and minimum open area requirements are met. Figure 10.4 Pyramid-Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 36: Installation Of Molded Brick Panel

    Install two Z-brackets in the mortar lines across the top. • Replace smokeshield. 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 37: Installing Back Molded Brick Panel-Herringbone

    Tighten these and all previously installed brackets. • Install second side panel following the steps above. • Replace the smokeshield. Back Herringbone Refractory LH Herringbone Refractory Refractory clip Hearth Figure 11.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 38: 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 39: Finishing

    12.50 0.08 29 in. (737 mm) Armstrong™ Privacy Guard Plus 0.46 2.18 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) Marble 14.3 to 20.0 0.07 to 0.05 33 to 46 1/2 in. (838 to 1181 mm) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 40 Finishing Material desired hearth height. 1 in. Micore or Protective Metal equivalent insulation Floor Hearth Strips & 1/2 in. Durock Non-combustible Framing Material Figure 12.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 41: 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 12.5 Decorative Facing Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 42: Combustible Mantel

    1 1/2 in./ 38 mm maximum Measured from top of fireplace opening Seal joint with non-combustible sealant Figure 12.6 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 43: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    24 in. (305 mm) from the fireplace opening. • Combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 12.10. Figure 12.10 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 44: Accessories

    Cooling air openings at the top of the chimney must not be obstructed in any manner. • Hearth & Home Technologies recommends securing the reline at the top of the flue and using the cap certified for use with this fireplace system. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 45: Reference Materials

    50 in. 3 3/4 in. 1270 mm 11 1/8 in. 11 1/8 in. 97 mm 282 mm 282 mm 60 7/8 in. 16 1/8 in. 1546 mm 408 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 46: Optional Components

    6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. CT14-A Adapter-may only be used with the follow- 42 in. ing copper caps (1067 mm) CT-King (Required/shipped separately) CT-BishopI DFG4050 Series Glass Doors (optional) DFS4050 Series Screen Doors (optional) Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
  • Page 47: Service Parts

    Insect Guard Screening 14DCA-SCRN Mortar 10 LB Bucket MMMORTR Spacing Clips, 1/2 in. Pkg of 30 14DCA-SPCRM Outside Air Hood Qty 2 req 4059-051 Installation Manual 4059-682 Additional service parts on following page Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12...
  • Page 48 Right Panel 4059-653 Herringbone Refractory MMHB50-B Left Panel 4059-656 Back Panel 4059-665 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 BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12...
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  • Page 50: 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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