Heatiator BIR42 manual

1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: BIR42 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  instructio[...]

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[...]

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situatio[...]

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 od e Appro vals Notice: This replace is tested and approved as a decorative rep lace. It should not be factored as a pr imar y he at 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 ructions 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?[...]

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. • A[...]

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wood[...]

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 ermina[...]

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,replac[...]

13 4 T rou bl eshoo t ing 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?[...]

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: • Pr[...]

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?[...]

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•4059-308RevJ•1/1 1 (insulation) Attic Insulation Shield (ceiling) (roof) (atti[...]

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 [...]

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surfa[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 c[...]

27 Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections • Support the pipe during construction and check to be sure inadv ertent loadin g has not dislo dged the chimn ey sectio n fromthereplaceoratanychimneyjoint. • Attach a straight chimney section or an[...]

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 ceil ing res top when ever chi mney pen etrates ceiling/oo[...]

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hole[...]

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 se[...]

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 a se Installations 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•4059-308RevJ•1/1 1 C. Instal[...]

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 ca[...]

35 Heatilator•BirminghamBIR42•4059-308RevJ•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 termi[...]

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 co[...]

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 Front Lower Back Molded Brick Panel Hearth Molded Brick Panel Upper Back Molded Brick Panel Upper Side Molded Brick Panel Lower Side Molded Brick Panel Right Side Molded Brick Panel removed for clarity 1 1 Installat ion of Molded Brick Panel A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel • Placehearthpanelintothereplace. C. Install [...]

39 Figure 1 1.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Not e : Use T - brac k ets as templates and dr ill pilot hole s into theinnershellwit hthedrillbitprovided.Sidepane lsmust beinstalle drst. E. Install Back Molded Brick Panel - Herring - bone • RefertoFigure1 1.2. •[...]

40 Center of Fireplace Opening Round end of Rod through rings, then into Screen Rod Clip The non-combustible finishing material across the top of fireplace opening will be even with lower edge of metal face. Non-combustible finishing materials MUST overlap side faces by 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) to cover the edges of the panels. Finished opening should be [...]

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, [...]

42 IMPORT ANT! Hear th ext ension design  must  be de termined 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 [...]

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 Note: The bottom o[...]

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 no[...]

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mant[...]

46 F . Mantel, Adding Extra Support Ifextrasupportforthemantelisneededacrossthefrontof thereplace: •  Obtain a piece of top/bottom  track used in metal  framing. • Cutthetrackto577/8in.(1470mm)long. • N o t c h  e a c h  e n d  o [...]

47 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. G. Sidewalls/Surrounds •  Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a  minimumof24?[...]

48 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.   install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed Firebox Repack insulation knockout Combustible materials Maintain a[...]

49 1 4 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Gas Line Knockout 1 1 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 42 in. 1067 mm 52 7/8 in. 1343 mm 3 3/4 in. 97 mm 38 in. 965 mm 54 in. 1372 mm 74 1/8 in. 1883 mm 97 1/2in. 2477 mm 70 3/4 in. 1797 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm 1 1 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 37 1/8 in. 9[...]

50 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•4059-308Re[...]

51 C. Chimney Components Thefollowingpicturesshowonlythosechimneycomponentswhichmaybesafelyusedwiththisreplace. Heatilator•BirminghamBIR42•4059-308RevJ•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[...]

52 Heatilator•BirminghamBIR42•4059-308RevJ•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. 43[...]

53 26 in. 10 3/4 in. Heatilator•BirminghamBIR42•4059-308RevJ•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)[...]

54 Heatilator•BirminghamBIR42•4059-308RevJ•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[...]

55 D. Service Parts Service Parts 02/1 1 42 in. Woodburning Fireplace BIR42 Beginning Manufacturing Date: May 2008 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 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[...]

56 – 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 N[...]