Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50 operating instructions Installation and Draft Considerations

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North Star

EPA Certified Fireplace

INSTALLATION AND DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS

The North Star Fireplace requires a minimum flue draft of -0.10 inches of water column on High, and -0.04 inches of water column on Low, as measured with a draft meter. Most dealers have draft meters available to measure your flue draft if you suspect a problem.

If the fire is difficult to start, and smoke spills out of the door, or you find it hard to establish and maintain a moderately high burn rate, then the flue draft is too low and corrective measures must be taken.

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2nd Floor

Balcony

1st Floor

Cathedral Ceiling Construction

Multi-level Roofs

OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION

The outside air kit is installed on the right hand side of the fireplace.

1.Cut a 6” hole in outside wall to accommodate outside air piping.

2.Use 6” metal flex or rigid piping (not supplied) to directly connect outside air to fireplace intake. Secure with hose clamp.

3.Use the supplied termination cap with a rodent screen.

4.Seal between the wall and the pipe with silicone to prevent moisture penetration.

NOTE: A control knob allows you control of the outside air inlet. Use of outside air for combustion is required to conserve heated air within the structure and to provide make up air to keep the fireplace venting properly.

IMPORTANT!! OUTSIDE AIR MUST BE IN OPEN POSITION TO OPERATE FIREPLACE PROPERLY

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Contents Installation & Operating Instructions Hearth & Home TechnologiesKensington Blvd Lakeville, MNTable of Contents Safety PrecautionsListings and Code Approvals Description of the Fireplace SystemFireplace system consists of the following Required Components IncludeInstallation and Draft Considerations Outside AIR KIT InstallationHearth Extension / Floor Protection Fireplace and Hearth Extension are flush on the floorChimney Components Catalog No DescriptionCatalog No 27-3/815-3/4 PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation Fireplace Locations and Space RequirementsChimney Requirements Electrical Access and Wiring DiagramFraming the Fireplace Using Offsets and Returns Offset ChartChimney Height Requirements above roof line Dimensions reflect effective heightNumber of Sections Required Installation of Fireplace Positioning the FireplacePlacing the Protective Metal Hearth Strips Leveling the FireplaceInstalling Firestop Spacers Double-checking the Chimney AssemblyInstalling the Firestop Spacer Installing an Attic Insulation ShieldMobile home installation SL-300 Series MH842 Celing/Roof ThimbleSL-300 MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble Cont’d Securing the Chimney SystemMarking the Exit Point of the Roof Cutting out the Hole in the RoofCompletion of the Enclosure Installing the Roof FlashingHearth Extension Alternate materials worksheet Position the Hearth ExtensionConstructing a Chase Finishing MaterialMantel MaterialsChase Top Termination CapGeneral Information Outside Air Burning Process Air ControlAutomatic Combustion Control Kindling or 1st stageBurning Guidelines Fan Operating InstructionsHeat Zone Operating Instructions BTU / Hr Slide ControlBurn Rates Starting a FireOpacity Wood Fuel Hardwood vs. Softwood Moisture contentSeasoning Draft Problems Storing WoodMaintenance Instructions Care and Cleaning of Glass Glass Replacement Care and Cleaning of Plated SurfacesFirebrick Replacement Brick PatternFan Replacement Fan Cord LocationBaffle Removal & Installation Door & Door GasketDoor Assembly Fascia Assembly Exploded ViewService Parts List Index Lifetime Warranty Please Return