Heatiator BIR42 owner manual Locating your Fireplace & Chimney, Windward

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E. Locating your Fireplace & Chimney

Location of the fireplace and chimney will affect perfor- mance.

•Install within the warm air space enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fire.

•Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the effects of wind loading.

•Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions.

•Minimize the use of chimney offsets.

•Consider the fireplace location relative to floor and ceiling and attic joists.

•Take into consideration the termination requirements in

Section 8 and Section 9.

Notice: Locating the fireplace in an area of considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke spillage from fireplace. Do not locate fireplace near

•frequently open doors

•central heat outlets or returns

Do not install in a basement.

 

Recommended Location:

Recommended Location:

•

Above peak

• Above peak

•

Inside heated space

Location NOT recommended:

•Not the highest point of the roof

•Wind loading possible

Windward

Marginal Location:

• Below peak

Recommended:

•Insulated exterior chase in cooler climates

Marginal Location:

• Wind loading possible

Location NOT recommended:

•Too close to tree

•Below adjacent structure

•Lower roof line

•Avoid outside wall

Leeward

Multi-level Roofs

Figure 5.2 Recommended Chimney Locations

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Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev J • 1/11

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Contents Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskGrate Listing Label Information/LocationNumber Table of Contents  Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies IncWarranty Conditions This warranty is void ifListing and Code Approvals Appliance CertificationNon-combustible Materials Combustible MaterialsOperating Instructions Your FireplaceSeasoned Wood Starting a FireGrate FirescreenGlass Doors Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log LightersOptional Components Clear SpaceWood Fuel Maintenance and Service Chimney Inspection/CleaningDisposal of Ashes Creosote Formation and Need for RemovalGlass Cleaning Check Firebox Molded Brick PanelInspect Grate Frequency As desiredTroubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause SolutionGetting Started Typical Fireplace SystemDraft Design and Installation ConsiderationsNegative Pressure Locating your Fireplace & Chimney WindwardTools and Supplies Needed Inspect Fireplace and Components Typical Fireplace ComponentsSelect Fireplace Location Framing & ClearancesModel # Clearances Air Space ClearancesSidewalls/Surrounds Frame the FireplaceInstallation of Fireplace Things to ConsiderPosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsYES Install Outside Air Kit Outside Air InstallationChimney Assembly Chimney Requirements Height of Chimney ComponentsUsing Offsets/Returns ExampleAssemble Chimney Sections Assembling Chimney SectionsInstall Ceiling Firestops Installing the Ceiling FirestopInstall Attic Insulation Shield Prepare Attic Insulation ShieldInstall Flashing Complete InstallationCut Out Hole in Roof Chimney Termination Requirements Flat RoofsChase Installations Construct the ChaseInstall Fireplace & Chimney Install Chase TopInstall Termination Cap ST1175 Square Termination CapTCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap Radiation Shield ShroudsField Constructed Shrouds Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Roofed Style Shroud Radiation Shield RequiredInstallation of Molded Brick Panel Install Hearth Molded Brick PanelInstall Side Molded Brick Panel/Traditional Install Back Molded Brick Panel/TraditionalInstall Side Molded Brick Panel Herring- bone Install Back Molded Brick Panel Herring- boneInstall Screens Install MortarTools Required Hearth Extension Finishing= 1/k x inches of thickness Raised Hearth Extension Framing Non-combustibleFraming Material Equivalent insulationNon-combustible Sealant Flush Hearth Extension FramingFinishing Material Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffsCombustible Mantel StandoffsMantel, Adding Extra Support 12 Notch the Metal TrackFlush Front Accessories Gas Log/Lighter ProvisionWood Burning Inserts Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1Fireplace Dimensions Reference MaterialsID6 Insulated Duct Chimney Components Catalog #15-1/4 387 mm 31-3/4 806 mm 34-5/8 879 mm Heatilator Birmingham BIR42 4059-308 Rev J 1/11 Service Parts BIR42Contact Information

BIR42 specifications

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