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Heatilator BIR42 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: BIR42 Wood Burning Fireplace NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL party responsible for instructions for safe use and operation. instructions included. i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d operation.

  • Page 2: Homeowner Reference Information

    Homeowner Reference Information We recommend that you record the following pertinent Serial Grate Model MODEL NO. FIREPLACE NO. WARNING: RISK OF MODEL NO. MFG. DATE FIRE DAMAGE. REPLACE GRATE WITH HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. FIRECHAMBER INTENDED FOR USE WITH HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. LISTED FIREPLACE PARTS. SEE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MODEL.

  • Page 3: Safety Alert Key

    Safety Alert Key: DANGER! WARNING! could CAUTION! NOTICE: ....... . . Warranty .

  • Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance...

  • Page 5: Warranty Conditions

    WARRANTY CONDITIONS: WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: This warranty is void if: LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:...
  • Page 6 ASTM E 136, Standard Furnace at 750° C installed at a later date. NOTICE: The outside air kits must be installed at the time of WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and DO NOT: Technologies components...

  • Page 7: User Guide

    User Guide WARNING HOT SURFACES! WARNING! DO NOT Molded Brick Panels Section 2.H. Grate Section 2.D. Gas Log Set Gas Log Lighters (not shown) Section 2.J. Firescreen Wood Fuel (not shown) Section 2.M. Section 2.E. Hearth Glass Doors (not shown) Section 2.I.
  • Page 8 WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied cut. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! NOTICE: WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT: WARNING! Risk of Fire and Asphyxiation! Open grate. WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT CAUTION! Odors and vapors released during initial op- NOTICE: eration may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
  • Page 9 WARNING! Risk of Fire! accessory for operation. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open DO NOT FULLY OPEN PARTLY OPEN CORRECT INCORRECT WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install and or use any FULLY CLOSED PARTLY CLOSED CORRECT...

  • Page 10: Seasoned Wood

    Seasoned Wood NOTICE: easier to ignite. WARNING! Fire Risk! DO NOT Moisture WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT tion and cleaning.
  • Page 11 Frequency: Frequency: WARNING! Risk of Fire! WARNING! Risk of Fire! WARNING! Risk of Fire! 1. REMOVE (8) SCREWS 2. LIFT TOP Remove 2 screws from Remove 4 screws the front and back and Remove screws, and lift top pan off. lift the top off.
  • Page 12 Frequency: WARNING! Risk of Fire! NOTICE: Frequency: Frequency: CAUTION! Handle glass assembly with care.
  • Page 13 Solution Open outside air doors. Fire burns too fast...

  • Page 14: Installer Guide

    Installer Guide Termination cap (Sections 8.I., 9.D.) Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8.A.) Storm Collar Non-combustible (Section 9.D.) roof flashing maintains minimum clearance Chimney penetrates roof around chimney preferably without affecting roof rafters (Section 8.H.) Support straps on rafter supports...
  • Page 15 WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! NOTICE: national codes and regulations. Before NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no isolated spaces taped or sealed NOTICE: NOTICE:...
  • Page 16 NOTICE: DO NOT Marginal Location: Marginal Location:...
  • Page 17 WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged DO NOT install dam- separately...
  • Page 18 As a room divider Along a wall 5/8 in. (16 mm) all 84 in. configurations (2134 mm) 48 in. (1219 mm) Model # BIR42 77 7/8 53 7/8 95 1/4 47 5/8 22 1/2 67 3/8 28 3/8 1978 1368 2419...
  • Page 19 WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT Storm Collar Roof Flashing Shaded areas represent 2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe (attic) Attic Insulation Shield (insulation) (ceiling) Offset/Return (secured 2 in. (51 mm) min. with hanger straps) (ceiling) Ceiling Firestop Must have 2 in.
  • Page 20 D = extra space needed for outside air connection. If outside air duct has no bend, this dimension may be reduced as long as minimum clearances are met. Model # C ** BIR42 53 7/8 28 3/8 74 1/2 1368 1892 * If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to this meaurement.
  • Page 21 CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. WARNING! Risk of Fire! 1 in. (25 mm) overlap Minimum DO NOT Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm). WARNING! Risk of Fire! Top piece must overlap DO NOT...
  • Page 22 3 ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet. Outside air installed side not shown) Garage or Outlet blocked by combustible snow, leaves, etc. Attic space liquids storage Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Factory-built Clear area fireplace...
  • Page 23 restriction. Flexible Duct (not supplied) WARNING! Outside air kits must be installed on both Outside Air Hood 2 Wire Ties CAUTION! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! Do not draw DO NOT Fumes or odor could be drawn Blockages could NOTICE:...
  • Page 24 NOTICE: Termination Cap Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Additional support for Maintain minimum tall chimneys height of chimney above roof Storm Collar Maintain minimum Install roof flashing clearances to according to minimum combustibles as requirements specified Support straps for offsets (not shown) must be Offsets/returns secured to adequate framing...
  • Page 25 and return 6 ft NOTICE: 6 ft CAUTION! Risk of Fire and/or Asphyxiation! DO NOT WARNING! Risk of Fire! air space clearance to insulation and other combustible DO NOT connect to any air distribution duct 6 ft (1.83 m) max. unsupported chimney above roof Offsets/Returns...
  • Page 26 WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT and return. 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) OVERLAP SL1106 SL1112 SL1118 SL1136 SL1148...
  • Page 27 WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install substitute or dam- NOTICE: WARNING! Risk of Fire!
  • Page 28 ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling) CAUTION! Risk of Fire! Ceilng firestop from bottom ATTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling) Ceiling firestop from WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT seal area between Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists.
  • Page 29 Bend remaining tabs WARNING! Risk of Fire! to rest against pipe to sulation shield when there is any possibility of insulation Bend inward prevent insulation or other combustible material coming into contact with 90° from falling in. Insert three DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and screws DO NOT 3 in.
  • Page 30 WARNING! Risk of Fire! NOTICE:...
  • Page 31 Slanted Roofs Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or Chimney must adjacent structures within extend 3 ft (.9 m) 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney above the roof Flat Roofs Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney...

  • Page 32: Chase Installations

    Chase Installations 1. Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase. 2. Chimney offset through exterior wall and enclosed in chase. 3. Chase constructed on roof. Note: In cooler climates, all chase walls should be insulated. Round Termination Cap Metal Chase Top WARNING! Ceiling Firestop...
  • Page 33 2 in. (51 mm) Collar Slope Downward on Chase Top (1/4 in. per foot minimum) Turn-down Drip Edge Chase .018 (26 ga) min. Galvanized Chase Top CAUTION!
  • Page 34 Assemble sure. Termination storm collar around extended termination cap pipe once cap is installed. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Do NOT block air Caulk gaps between holes storm collar & pipe, Storm and storm collar Collar 3 clip brackets. & chase top. Slip over chase collar and attach with screws NOTICE:...
  • Page 35 Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the Remove 2 screws termination cap and on from front & back top of each screw to to lift the top off help prevent leaks. Termination Cap The last section of pipe must stop between 2 in. (51 mm) above top of chase and 7 in.
  • Page 36 Shrouds Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap WARNING! Risk of Fire! 3 in. (76 mm) tall legs Length x Width to fit inside shroud NOTICE: TR11/11T Min. Top Dim. Min. Top Dim. Min. Opening Width 3 in (76 mm) minimum...
  • Page 37 TR11/11T 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Height Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim Min. Base Dim Min. Opening Width 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase TR11/11T Minimum Height above Radiation Shield Minimum Opening Termination...

  • Page 38: Installation Of Molded Brick Panel

    Installation of Molded Brick Panel Note: to center. Front Upper Back Molded Brick Panel Upper Side Molded Brick Panel Right Side Molded Brick Panel removed for clarity Lower Side Lower Back Molded Brick Panel Molded Brick Panel Hearth Molded Brick Panel...
  • Page 39 Note: to center. Front Upper Back Upper Side Molded Brick Panel Molded Brick Panel Lower Back Molded Brick Panel Lower Side Molded Brick Panel Grate Brackets Hearth Molded Brick Panel...

  • Page 40: Tools Required

    after not too runny. Tools Required: VERY IMPORTANT Allow the mortar 72 hours to cure NOTICE: before operating the replace Mortar should be applied The non-combustible finishing after finishing material is material across the top of installed. Mortar will be fireplace opening will be even applied between finishing with lower edge of metal face.
  • Page 41 ASTM E 136, Standard Furnace at 750° C 12 in. (305 mm) WARNING! Risk of re! High temperatures, sparks, em- 42 in. 12 in. (1067 mm) (305 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) Raised Platform 20 in. (508 mm) Minimum Flush Hearth 30 in.
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT! Continuous, non-combustible sealant Durock Tile, stone or other Non-combustible non-combustible material 1 in. Micore or Framing Material 1 in. Micore or Protective equivalent insulation equivalent insulation Metal Hearth (see Table) & 1/2 in. Durock Strip Floor constructed of wood or * 2 in.
  • Page 43 Non-combustible Sealant Note: The bottom of the fireplace Bottom of opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above Fireplace Opening the bottom of the fireplace. Finished hearth must NOT extend above this level. Finished 30 in. Min. Floor Hearth Extension Flush Hearth Extension 1 in.
  • Page 44 These surfaces must be covered with non-combustible material. Non-combustible WARNING! Risk of Fire! sealant. DO NOT 2 x 4 stud wall 2 x 4 header, flush with Finished combustible wall front of stand-offs Non-Combustible material Non-combustible decorative facing (up to full brick depth) Continuous, non-combustible sealant Bottom of fireplace opening...
  • Page 45 of ANSI/NFPA211. Combustible Wall Combustible 7 ft (2134 mm) Decorative Facing minimum base of fireplace to ceiling 2 x 4 stud wall Grid represents 1 in. squares Standoffs 12 in./305 mm Mantel 22 in./559 mm minimum 12 in./305 mm minimum Non-combustible Decorative Facing such as:...
  • Page 46 Secure to framing Notches (both ends) 2 in. (51 mm) Notches in standoffs...
  • Page 48 Accessories WARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid Outer shell of fireplace Firebox Maintain air clearance DO NOT to combustibles. installed Refractory Combustible Seal with materials fireplace mortar or non-combust- ible sealant 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) National Fuel air space around pipe Gas line...

  • Page 49: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials 11 in. 281 mm 37 1/8 in. 943 mm 27 1/2 in. 74° TYP. 699 mm 97 1/2in. 2477 mm 74 1/8 in. 1883 mm 70 3/4 in. 1797 mm Gas Line Gas Line Knockout Knockout 54 in. 1372 mm 5 in.
  • Page 50 66 in. (1676 mm) 20 in. (508 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension 1/2 in. (13 mm) ID6 Insulated Duct DFG4042 Series Glass Doors 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. DFS4042 Series Screen Doors 42 in. (1067 mm) UD6 Uninsulated Duct 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in.
  • Page 51 13 in. 11 in. (330 mm) (279 mm) Chimney Sections Inside Diameter 20-3/4 in. 11 in. (527 mm) (279 mm) Outside Diameter 13 in. (330 mm)
  • Page 52 Inside Diameter 11 in. (279 mm) 21 in. Outside (533 mm) 17 in. (432 mm) Diameter 13 in. (330 mm) SL1130 Offset/Return 17 in. Assembled 15-1/4 in. Diameter: 17 in./432 mm (387 mm) Height: 24 in./610 mm 25-1/4 in. 29 in. 13 in.
  • Page 53 15-3/4 in. (400 mm) 31-3/4 in. (806 mm) 34-5/8 in. (879 mm) 32-3/8 in. (822 mm) 34-3/8 in (873 mm) 23 in. (584 mm) 19 in. (483 mm) 10 3/4 in. 15-5/8 in. (397 mm) 26 in. 20 in. (508 mm) 17 in.
  • Page 54 72 in. 36 in. (1829 mm) (914 mm) 13-3/8 in. (340 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) DTS134 /DTS146 DTO134 / DTO146 Decorative Caps DTO134 DTO146 22.7 1168 DTS134 21.18 DTS146 21.18 1168...
  • Page 55 Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. 1915 W. Saunders Street Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641 www.heatilator.com – NOTES – CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL party responsible for instructions for safe use and operation. instructions included. i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d...

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