Heatiator BIR42 Finishing Material, Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs

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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.

Warning! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.

•Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs.

•Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible zone.

•Do NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials.

•Install combustible materials only to specified clearances on top front and side edges.

•Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall) over framing.

•A bead of 300-deg F minimum non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and facing to prevent cold air leaks.

•Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope gasket.

•Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the metal fireplace front.

These surfaces

 

must be covered

 

with non-combustible

 

material.

Non-combustible

 

sealant.

Figure 12.9 Non-combustible Facing

 

Note: We recommend mortar be applied after facing materials are installed. Refer to Sec- tion 11.F.

 

 

2 x 4 stud wall

Finished combustible wall

2 x 4 header, flush with

front of stand-offs

 

 

Non-Combustible material

 

 

Non-combustible

 

 

decorative facing

 

 

(up to full brick depth)

 

 

Continuous,

 

 

 

non-combustible sealant

 

Bottom of fireplace opening

 

 

 

Tile, stone or other

Hearth

and finished hearth may be

the same height

non-combustible material

Refractory

 

1 in. Micore

 

 

 

or equivilent

 

 

 

insulation &

Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)

 

1/2 in. Durock

Floor constructed of wood or

under the front of the fireplace and must

 

other combustible material

 

extend beyond the front and sides of

fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)

Figure 12.10 Decorative Facing

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Contents Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskNumber Listing Label Information/LocationGrate 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 SystemNegative Pressure Design and Installation ConsiderationsDraft Locating your Fireplace & Chimney WindwardTools and Supplies Needed Inspect Fireplace and Components Typical Fireplace ComponentsModel # Framing & ClearancesSelect Fireplace Location 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 ShieldCut Out Hole in Roof Complete InstallationInstall Flashing Chimney Termination Requirements Flat RoofsChase Installations Construct the ChaseInstall Fireplace & Chimney Install Chase TopInstall Termination Cap ST1175 Square Termination CapTCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap Field Constructed Shrouds ShroudsRadiation Shield 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- boneTools Required Install MortarInstall Screens = 1/k x inches of thickness FinishingHearth Extension 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

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