Hearth and Home Technologies BIR42-B manual

1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: BIR42-B Wood Burning Fireplace DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL NOTICE • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. DO NOT DIS[...]

2 Read this manual before installing or operating this replace. Please retain this owner ’ s manual for future reference. Homeowner Reference Information Model Name: Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on replace: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: We recommend that you record the following pertinent information a[...]

3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury . • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury . ?[...]

4 W arranty 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 1 of 2 Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies 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 . W ARRANTY COVERA[...]

5 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 2 of 2 W ARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor . A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. • [...]

6 1 Listing and C ode A ppro vals Notice: This replace is tested and approv ed as a decorative rep lace. It should not be fac tored as a primar y heat sourc e in residentia l heating calculati ons. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home T echnologies disclaims any responsibility for , and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by t[...]

7 2 Operating Inst ruct ions W ARNING! DO NOT operate  replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate  replace according to operating instructions could cause  re or injury . User Guide W ARNING Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns. • Do not touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled ?[...]

8 D. Grate This replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- plied with this unit or one approved by HHT . The grate will deteriorate over time and will need occasional replacement. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied integral grate. • Keeps logs in place. • Allows proper air circulation around the re. E. Firescree[...]

9 W ARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas and  ame may be drawn out of the  replace opening. FULL Y OPEN CORRECT P ARTL Y CLOSED INCORRECT P ARTL Y OPEN INCORRECT FULL Y CLOSED CORRECT Figure 2.2 Operating Positions[...]

10 M. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Y our replace performance depends on the quality of the rewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound . • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. • Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower and are harder to igni[...]

1 1 3 Maintenance and Ser vice A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certied chimney sweep By: Certied chimney sweep Figure 3.1 Chimney & T ermination Cap Cleaning W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Ash[...]

12 C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner D. Inspect Grate Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Inspect grate for: • W arping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more • Broken welds • Burn-through of grate bars For safe operation, replace only with the approved grate from Hearth & Homes [...]

13 4 T rou ble sh ooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper . Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Damper closed/not fully open Open damper . Not enough air for [...]

14 Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8.A.) Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8.D.) Support straps on rafter supports chimney (not shown) T ermination cap (Sections 8.I., 9.D.) Chimney penetrates roof preferabl[...]

15 B. Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent replaces successfully . When a replace is drafting successfully , all combustion by-products are exiting the home through the chimney . Considerations for successful draft include: • Preventing negative pressure • Location of replace and chimne[...]

16 Marginal Location: • Below peak Location NOT recommended: • Not the highest point of the roof • Wind loading possible Multi-level Roofs Windward Leeward Recommended Location: • Above peak Recommended: • Insulated exterior chase in cooler climates Recommended Location: • Above peak • Inside heated space Location NOT recommended: •[...]

17 Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers Non-combustible sealant Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level T ape measure 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drill[...]

18 6 F raming & Clearances A F D B C 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations 1-1/2 in. min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. min. air space at nailing flanges. Note: In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage Across a corner As a room divider Along a wall 84 in. (2134 mm) G B E Note: In addition to these framing dimen[...]

19 B. Clearances W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specied in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 1 1/1 1 (insulation) Attic Insulation Shield (ceiling) (roof) (attic) (ceiling) Ceiling F[...]

20 D. Frame the Fireplace Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown). • Observe all required air space clearances to combustible materials as shown in Figure 6.2. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT FLUSH FRONT 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568[...]

21 7 Installation of F ireplace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location(s) of outside air kit(s) • Gas line piping B. Position the Fireplace • Place the replace on a continuous at surface. • Follow framing instructions[...]

22 Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Attic space Garage or combustible liquids storage Outlet blocked by snow , leaves, etc. Clear area outside house or in ventilated crawl space YES NO NO NO NO Factory-built fireplace Use only duct materials specified by manufacturer (preferably with short run or mainly straight duct, except[...]

23 Outside Air Hood 2 Wire T ies Flexible Duct (not supplied) Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation E. Install Outside Air Kit • K e e p d u c t r u n s s h o r t a n d s t r a i g h t t o m i n i m i z e restriction. • The outside air kits must be installed on both sides of the replace. W ARNING! Outside air kits must be installed on both sid[...]

24 Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Maintain minimum height of chimney above roof Additional support for tall chimneys Install roof flashing according to minimum requirements Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Offsets/returns may not exceed 30° from vertical Lock chimney sections together firmly to resist[...]

25 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the replace as shown in Figure 8.2. 20 ft (6.10 m) max. pipe between an offset & return Ceiling firestop 35 ft (10.7 m) max. straight unsupported chimney height 18.5 ft (5.64 m) min. height single offset-return 90 ft (27.4 m) max. height 6 ft (1.83 m) max. unsupported chi[...]

26 T able 8.2 B. Using Offsets/Returns • Use an offset/return to bypass overhead obstructions. • An offset and return can be used as a single entity or separated by chimney section(s). W ARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restricted and could cause overheating and re. • Measure the shif[...]

27 Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections • Support the pipe during constructi on and check to be sure inadv ertent loading has not disl odged the chimney secti on from the replace or at any chimney joint. • Attach a straight chimney section or an of fset to the top of the replace. • Place inner ue to the inside of the chimney sectio[...]

28 ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling) A TTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling) B A Ceilng firestop from bottom Ceiling firestop from top Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists. Figure 8.5 Installing the Ceiling Firestop • Insta ll a ce iling  restop whenev er chim ney pen etrates ceiling/oor . • Mark and cut an [...]

29 Installation of a ceiling restop is required • Refer to Figures 8.6 - 8.8. • Roll the shield around the chimney (if chimney is already installed) until you have a 3 in. (76 mm) overlap and the three holes on each side match up (large holes on top). • Insert three screws into the matching holes to form a tube. • Bend three tabs on the [...]

30 G. Complete Installation W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou MUST maintain 2 in. (51 mm) air space to insulation and other combustible ma- terials around the chimney system. Failure to do so could cause overheating and re. • Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting. • Y ou may secure straight chimney sections at the joints with screws n[...]

31 Slanted Roofs Flat Roofs Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of th[...]

32 9 Ch ase Inst allations Ceiling Firestop Metal Chase T op Round T ermination Cap False Ceiling Insulation in the outside walls of the chase Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Ceiling Firestop T abs False Ceiling False Ceiling Insulation Insulation Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly 1 2 3 1. Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase. 2. Chimney off[...]

33 Slope Downward (1/4 in. per foot minimum) T urn-down Drip Edge Chase 2 in. (51 mm) Collar on Chase T op .018 (26 ga) min. Galvanized Chase T op Figure 9.3 Chase T op Construction B. Install Fireplace & Chimney Install as per Sections 7 and 8. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 1 1/1 1 C. Install Chase T op • Y ou MUST use a [...]

34 D. Install T ermination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo- sure. • Install termination caps following instructions provided with them. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) MUST be met or chimney may separate from cap. Separation allows sparks, heat and em[...]

35 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 1 1/1 1 Chimney Pipe Chase T op T ermination Cap Chase Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height Remove 2 screws from front & back to lift the top off T ermination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top[...]

36 3 in. (76 mm) tall legs Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap Length x Width to fit inside shroud Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield • Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where permitted by regional building codes. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specied. Improper construction may overheat chase top. NO[...]

37 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Height Min. Base Dim Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase Min. Opening Width Figure 10.3 Mailbox Style Shroud Dimensions Mailbox Style Shroud (radiation shield required) Roofed Style Shroud (Radiation Shield Required) Minimum Opening Height Minimu[...]

38 1 1 Installat ion of Molded Brick Panel A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel • Place hearth panel into the replace. B. Install Back Molded Brick Panel/T raditional • Remove screen rods • Remove the smokeshield • Refer to Figure 1 1.1. • Set the grate brackets in place, 26.5 in. (673 mm) center to center . • Install the back panel.[...]

39 Figure 1 1.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel D. Install Back Molded Brick Panel - Herring- bone If a gas line is to be installed, remove the knockouts in the inner rebox and in the outer shell on the side of your choice. Refer to dimension drawings for location of knockouts and Section 13.A. for gas provisions. • Refer to Figure 1 1.2. • I[...]

40 Center of Fireplace Opening Round end of Rod through rings, then into Screen Rod Clip G. Install Mortar (Optional) Figure 1 1.4 Facing Materials and Mortar F . Install Screens • Lay one screen panel at and slide the round end of the rod through the rings starting at the handle side of screen. Leave the last ring off the rod. • Insert the [...]

41 1 2 F inishing A. Non-combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: - Steel - Iron - Brick - T ile - Concrete - Slate - Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard T est Method for Behavior of Metals, in a V ertical T ube Furnace at 750° C B. Combust[...]

42 IMPORT ANT! Hearth ext ension design must be det ermined before installati on of replac e. Floor Non-combustible Framing Material Non-combustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1 in. Micore or equivalent insulation & 1/2 in. Durock Bottom of fireplace opening Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3m[...]

43 Non-combustible Sealant After completing the framing and applying the facing mate- rials over the framing, a bead of non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the replace and hearth. Non-combustible Sealant Figure 12.7 Flush Hearth Extension Flush Hearth Extension Framing • Fireplace must be rec[...]

44 These surfaces must be covered with non-combustible material. Non-combustible sealant. D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 12.A. and Sections 12.B. for combustible/ non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 12.10 for non- combustible zone. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must maintain clearances. • Use only non-combustible framing material b[...]

45 E. Combustible Mantel • Refer to the shaded areas of Figure 12.1 1 for the location and dimensions of a combustible mantel. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 22 in. (508 mm) above the top of the replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). • Combustible trim and materials ca[...]

46 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT FLUSH FRONT 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] 52-7/8 in. (1343 mm) 42 in. [1067 mm] Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. F . Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (305 mm) from the repla[...]

47 A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision W ARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only . Gas re gener- ates fumes. • DO NOT install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed Firebox Repack insulation knockout Combustible materials Maintain air clearance to com[...]

48 1 4 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions 37 1/8 in. (943 mm) 74 ° TYP . 1 1 in. (281 mm) 27 1/2 in. (699 mm) 5 in. (129 mm) 16 1/8 in. (408 mm) 1 1 1/8 in. (282 mm) 6 7/8 in. (175 mm) 52 7/8 in. (1343 mm) 42 in. (1067 mm) 54 in. (1372 mm) 38 in. (965 mm) 70 3/4 in. (1797 mm) 74 1/8 in. (1884 mm) 3 3/4 in. (95 mm) 5 in. (129 mm) 6 7/8 in.[...]

49 B. Optional Components DFG4042 Series Glass Doors (optional) 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension DFS4042 Series Screen Doors (optional) ID6 Insulated Duct UD6 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 1 1/1 1 S[...]

50 C. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this replace. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 1 1/1 1 Catalog # A B in mm in mm SL1 106 6 152 4-3/4 121 SL1 1 12 12 305 10-3/4 273 SL1 1 18 18 457 16-3/4 425 SL1 136 36 914 34-3/4 883 SL1 148 48 1219 46-3/4 1 187 SL[...]

51 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 1 1/1 1 SL1 130 Offset/Return AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield Assembled Diameter: 17 in./432 mm Height: 24 in./610 mm JB577 Chimney Joint Band CB576 Chimney Joint Band 13 in. (330 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) 13 in. (330 mm) A B 17 in. (432 mm) Catalog # A B FS538 0-deg. 17 in. 432 mm FS540 30-deg. 26[...]

52 26 in. 10 3/4 in. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681 • 1 1/1 1 TR1 1 - Round T ermination Cap TR1 1T - Round T elescoping T ermination Cap ST1 175 - Square T ermination Cap TCT1 175 - T erra Cotta Cap 15-3/4 in. (400 mm) 32-3/8 in. (822 mm) 34-3/8 in . (873 mm) 23 in. (584 mm) 19 in. (483 mm) 15-5/8 in. (397 mm) 9-3/8 in. (238 mm) [...]

53 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 1 1/1 1 DTO134 A B C in 34 20 24 mm 864 508 610 DTO146 in 46 22.7 26 mm 1168 576 660 DTS134 in 34 21.18 24 mm 864 538 610 DTS146 in 46 21.18 26 mm 1168 538 660 B C B A C A DTS134 /DTS146 DTO134 / DT O146 Decorative Caps LDS-BV Decorative Shroud E D A C B CT56 Chase T op 72 in. (1829 mm) 36 in. (9[...]

54 D. Service Parts IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P ART NUMBER T raditional Refractory MMTB42-B 12 Left Pane[...]

55 – NOTES – E. Contact Information DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. DO NOT DISCARD Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 405[...]