Heat & Glo LifeStyle BW36 manual

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  • Page 1

    Heat-N-Glo, a Division of Hearth Technologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Blvd. Lakeville, MN 55044 BW36 BW36C W OODBURNING FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE Model BW36 shown. 558-900-D-4/00 No one builds a better fire[...]

  • Page 2

    4-00 2 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE T able of Contents A. Listings and Code Approvals .................................................................................................... ...................... 3 B. Description of the Fireplace System .......................................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    The BW36 Series fireplace system has been tested and listed in accordance with the UL127 Standards, and has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in the United States as described in these Installation & Operating Instructions. The BW36 Series fireplaces have been tested and listed for use with the optiona[...]

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    HTI Catalog # Description BW36* Radiant Fireplace, includes integral grate and hearth protection strips BW36C* Heat Circulating Fireplace, includes integral grate and hearth protection strips HX3 Hearth Extension DM1036 Glass Doors - Original Series, Black DM1036A Glass Doors - Original Series,Brushed Brass Finish DM1036B Glass Doors - Original Ser[...]

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    No one builds a better fire 17 5 / 8 " 9 3 / 8 " 4" 36" 11 1 / 2 " 5 / 8 " 33 5 / 8 " 21" 6" 7 1 / 4 " 10 7 / 8 " 21 7 / 8 " 18 3 / 4 " 38 5 / 8 " 32 7 / 8 " 8 " 1 " 7 1 / 4 " 3 3 / 4 " 36" 33 5 / 8 " 21" 6" 38 5 / 8 " 32 7 / 8 &q[...]

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    HTI CAT.# A SL315 15 ° SL330 30 ° HTI CAT.# A B SL306 6" 4 3 / 4 " SL312 12" 10 3 / 4 " SL318 18" 16 3 / 4 " SL324 24" 22 3 / 4 " SL336 36" 34 3 / 4 " SL348 48" 46 3 / 4 " A B 14 1 / 2 " 2" 10 1 / 2 " 12" 24 5 / 8 " 27 1 / 4 " 21" 8" A 10 1 / 2 &qu[...]

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    23" 14 3 / 4 " 16 7 / 8 " 15 3 / 4 " 16 7 / 8 " 29 1 / 4 " 4-00 7 30491D CHIMNEY TERMINAL CAPS & VENT SECTIONS TR342 ROUND TERMINAL CAP TR344 ROUND TERMINAL CAP WITH STORM COLLAR CT35 CHASE TOP ST375 SQUARE TERMINAL CAP 72" 36" 2" 10 7 / 8 " BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a bett[...]

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    WITH OUTSIDE AIR WITH OR WITHOUT OUTSIDE AIR WITHOUT OUTSIDE AIR 4-00 8 30491D Figure 1 Fireplace Locations Figure 2 Installation along a wall or an exterior chase. Figure 3 Corner Installation BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE * A minimum of 1" air clearance must be maintained between the firebox and wall. 1. FIREPLACE LOCATIONS AND SPACE REQ[...]

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    2" MIN. AIR SPACE CLEARANCE TO ENCLOSURE A POSITION MANTEL 12" ABOVE TOP OF FIREBOX OPENING. 19 3 / 4 " 33 5 / 8 " Figure 4 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered to. Any framing across th[...]

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    (THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY) "K" = BTU in./hr. ft 2 ° F TO SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE INSULATION MATERIAL, YOU NEED TO KNOW THE "K" FACTOR FOR THAT MATERIAL. TO CALCULATE THE REQUIRED THICKNESS FOR THE ALTERNATE MATERIAL USE THE FOLLOWING FORMULA: K ALT. .43 EXAMPLE: “ K ” OF BRICK = 5 5 .43 A hearth extension must be installed with al[...]

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    4-00 11 30491D Figure 7 Sidewalls/Surrounds A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 ” above the top of the firebox opening. The combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 ” . Combustible trim materials, projecting no more than 1 1/2 ” from the face of the fireplace, can be placed no closer than 6 ” from the top and si[...]

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    4-00 12 BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE W ARNING! DO NOT COMBINE OFFSETS TO CREATE AN OFFSET GREATER THAN 30 ° FROM VERTICAL. THIS MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD SINCE THE NATURAL DRAFT MAY BE RESTRICTED. A B 1 1 / 4 " OVERLAP Figure 8 Chimney Offset/Return e. Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor/ceiling, a firestop spacer must be installed. f[...]

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    4-00 13 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire Major building codes specify a minimum chimney height above the roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the “ Ten Foot Rule ” . This rule states: If the horizontal distance from the side of the chimney to the peak of the roof is 10 feet or les[...]

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    4-00 14 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire F . STEP-BY-STEP INST ALLA TION OF THE FIREPLA CE SYSTEM METAL STRIPS TWO INCHES UNDER EDGE OF FIREPLACE AND HEARTH EXTENSION 1" OVERLAP Figure 10 Positioning the Metal Strips W ARNING! BEFORE STARTING, DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES FOR PROTECTIO[...]

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    4-00 15 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire Figure 12 Connecting Chimney Sections Figure 11 Offset Secured to Fireplace STEP 5 - Preparing the Ceiling for Firestop Spacers. Mark and cut out an opening in the ceiling for the par- ticular firestop spacer being utilized (14 1 ⁄ 2 " x 14 1 ⁄ 2 " for an FS3[...]

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    4-00 16 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire 24" AS8 ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD FS338 FIRESTOP SPACER CHIMNEY INSULATION 10 1 / 2 " 14 1 / 2 " Figure 14 Installing an AS8 Figure 16 Ceiling and Attic Construction STEP 10 - Marking the Exit Point of the Roof. Locate the point where the chimney will exit the[...]

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    4-00 17 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire Figure 17 Outside Air Location STEP 12 - Assembling the Chimney Sections. Continue to add chimney sections through the roof opening, maintaining at least a 2" air space. STEP 13 - Installing Roof Flashing (optional). If a roof flashing is to be used, install the roof [...]

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    4-00 18 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire 1-1/2" clearance to combustibles Figure 18 Gas Knockout Location Figure 19 Positioning the Hearth Extension STEP 19 - Installing the Glass Doors. If desired, or required by local building codes, install the glass doors using the instructions supplied with the particul[...]

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    4-00 19 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire 1. Materials for the Chase. The chase is constructed using framing mate- rials much the same as the walls in your home. A variety of materials may be used including brick, stone, veneer brick, or stan- dard siding materials. In constructing the chase, several factors must [...]

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    4-00 20 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire TR342 TERMINAL CAP UPPERMOST CHIMNEY SECTION 18" MAX. DISTANCE CHASE TOP Figure 22 Installing a Terminal Cap H. OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS NOTICE: SAVE AND PASS THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED[...]

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    4-00 21 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire STARTING THE FIRE. Check the flue damper to be certain it is in the full open position. Place crumpled or twisted paper under the fireplace grate. Loosely arrange kindling or small pieces of wood to form a layer above the paper. Light the paper and add small pieces of wood[...]

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    4-00 22 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire W ARNING! FIREPLACES EQUIPPED WITH DOORS SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WITH DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. IF DOORS ARE LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING, CREATING THE RISK OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. W ARNING! CONTINUED OVER-FIRING CAN [...]

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    4-00 23 30491D BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE No one builds a better fire CA UTION: WHEN LEFT CLOSED WHILE BURNING YOUR FIREPLACE, FIRE- SCREENS AND GLASS DOORS WILL BE HOT. HANDLE WITH CARE. OUTSIDE AIR . A damper control handle allows the individual control of the outside air inlets if your fire- place is equipped with this option. Use of outs[...]

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    4-00 24 30491 REV D W ARRANTY FOR HEA T -N-GLO FIREPLA CES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to HEAT-N-GLO, A DIVISION OF HEARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC., 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subject to the conditio[...]