Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B Framing & Clearances, Select Fireplace Location, Model #

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6Framing & Clearances

A. Select Fireplace Location

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In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage

24 in. (610 mm) from fireplace opening to

any perpendicular wall

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Note: 1-1/2 in. min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. min. air space at nailing flanges.

Note: In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the following sections:

Clearances (6.B.)

Framing (6.D.)

Mantel Projections

 

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Fireplace Dimensions

 

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Notice: Both outside air kits MUST be installed.

Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations

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Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B4059-682C • 8/12

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Contents Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskNumber Listing Label Information/LocationGrate Heatilator Birmingham BIR50-B 4059-682C 8/12Table of Contents Installer GuideUser Guide Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyWarranty Conditions Non-combustible Materials Listing and Code ApprovalsAppliance Certification Combustible MaterialsOperating Instructions Your FireplaceGrate Seasoned WoodStarting a Fire FirescreenOptional Components Glass DoorsVented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters Clear SpaceWood Fuel Hardwood vs SoftwoodMaintainance and Service Chimney Inspection/CleaningDisposal of Ashes Inspect Grate Glass CleaningCheck Firebox Molded Brick Panel 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 FireplacePosition the Fireplace Installation of FireplaceThings to Consider Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsInstall Outside Air Kit YESChimney Assembly Chimney RequirementsEffective Frame Openings Installation NotesInstall Firestop Cut Roof OpeningUsing Offsets/Returns Assemble Chimney SectionsOffset Elbow Installation Supplementary Support & StabilizerInstall Attic Insulation Shield Install Roof Radiation ShieldsAttach Flashing Field-Constructed Chase Top Flashing Finish Top Chimney Termination Requirements Flat RoofsChase Installations Construct the ChaseShrouds Shroud RequirementsHouse Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions House Style ShroudArch / Mailbox Style Shroud Pyramid Style ShroudInstall Back Molded Brick Panel-Traditional Installation of Molded Brick PanelInstall Hearth Molded Brick Panel Install Side Molded Brick Panel-TraditionalInstall Back Molded Brick Panel-Herring- bone Install Side Molded Brick Panel-Herring- boneInstall Screens Install Mortar OptionalFinishing Hearth Extension= 1/k x inches of thickness Raised Hearth Extension Framing Finishing Material Decorative FacingCombustible Mantel StandoffsFlush Front Wood Burning Inserts AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1Fireplace Dimensions Reference MaterialsChimney Components Required/shipped separatelyAt Depot Service PartsStocked 50 in. Woodburning FireplaceTraditional Refractory Traditional RefractoryHerringbone Refractory This page intentionally left blank Contact Information

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