Product Specific & Important Safety Information; Appliance Certification; Non-Combustible Materials; Combustible Materials - Heatilator BIR50-B Installation Manual

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Product Specific & Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certification
This fireplace system has been tested and listed in ac-
cordance with UL 127 standards by Underwriters Labo-
ratories Inc. for installation and operation in the United
States.
This fireplace may be installed in sleeping rooms EX-
CEPT in manufactured homes. If installed with a gas log
set, provisions for the National Fuel Gas Code must be
met.
This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with
the optional components specified in this manual. These
optional components may be purchased separately and
installed at a later date. The outside air kits must be
installed at the time of fireplace installation.
Heatilator is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies
disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and
agency listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
• install or operate damaged fireplace
• modify fireplace
• install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies
• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
• overfire
• install unvented gas log sets
• install any component not approved by Hearth & Home
Technologies
• install parts or components not Listed or approved
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualified
installer, service agency or your dealer.
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B. Non-Combustible Materials
• Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of
any combination of the following:
- Steel
- Brick
- Concrete
- Glass
• Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
C. Combustible Materials
• Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following
materials:
- Wood
- Plant fibers
- Plywood/OSB
• Any material that can ignite and burn; flame proofed or
not, plastered or un-plastered
- Iron
- Tile
- Slate
- Plasters
- Compressed paper
- Plastic
- Sheet rock (drywall)