Heatiator BIR42 owner manual Accessories, Gas Log/Lighter Provision, Wood Burning Inserts

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13 Accessories

A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision

Warning! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only. Gas fire gener- ates fumes.

•DO NOT install unvented gas logs

•Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed

A certified gas log lighter or decorative gas log set can be installed in this fireplace.

•

Maximum input is 150,000 BTU/hr.

•

Decorative gas appliance must be certified to ANSI Z21.60

 

“Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation

 

in Vented Fireplaces”.

Firebox

Refractory

Seal with fireplace mortar or non-combust- ible sealant

Outer shell of fireplace

Maintain air clearance to combustibles.

Combustible materials

• Must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

• A gas log set must incorporate a gas shutoff.

• Gas log set requires the damper to be locked fully open.

• A listed automatic damper system with safety interlock may

be used in this fireplace with only compatible, listed gas log

sets. See damper system manufacturer’s instructions.

• Knockouts are provided on both sides of the fireplace for

1/2 in. (13 mm) iron pipe.

• A locating dimple (see Figure 13.2) is located on both sides

Gas line

Repack insulation knockout

Gas line

4 in. (102 mm)

1 1/2 in. (38 mm) air space around

pipe

Combustible materials may be located at zero clearance to gas line beyond 4 in. (102 mm) from fireplace side.

of the fireplace in the molded brick panels for drilling a 1

in. (25 mm) diameter hole for installation of a gas line.

After the panel is installed, drill the hole for the gas line.

• Seal panel around pipe with fireplace mortar or a high

temperature, non-combustible sealant.

B. Wood Burning Inserts

Warning! Risk of Fire! Improper installation of wood inserts may cause fireplace or chimney system to overheat.

If a wood burning insert is being installed in this fireplace, Hearth & Home Technologies recommends full reline of the chimney.

•Cooling air openings at the top of the chimney must not be obstructed in any manner.

•Hearth & Home Technologies recommends securing the reline at the top of the flue and using the cap certified for use with this fireplace system.

Figure 13.1 Gas Line Installation

Gas Line

Dimple

Gas Line

Dimple

Figure 13.2 Gas Line Dimples

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Contents Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskListing Label Information/Location GrateNumber 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 SystemDesign and Installation Considerations DraftNegative Pressure Locating your Fireplace & Chimney WindwardTools and Supplies Needed Inspect Fireplace and Components Typical Fireplace ComponentsFraming & Clearances Select Fireplace LocationModel # 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 ShieldComplete Installation Install FlashingCut 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 Shrouds Radiation ShieldField 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 Mortar Install ScreensTools Required Finishing Hearth Extension= 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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