Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B owner manual Air Space Clearances

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B. Clearances

Warning! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specified in Fig- ure 6.2. Do NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.

 

 

1 1/2” Ventilation Opening

 

 

around Chimney Pipe

 

Storm collar must

 

 

1/2 in. air space

be installed 1 in.

 

 

off chase top

Chase Top

 

established by

1 in.

spacers

 

Flashing

 

1/2 in.

 

Roof

 

Air Space

 

Radiation Shield

 

Spacers furnished with

1/2

(attic)

 

 

complete Chase Top Flashing

 

 

(May be field-fabricated)

 

 

CHASE TOP CLEARANCES

(insulation)

Storm Collar

Chase Top Flashing

(roof)

Shaded areas

represent

2 in. (51 mm) min.

air space clearance

required around pipe

Attic Shield Collar

Attic Insulation Shield

(ceiling)

2 in. (51 mm) min.

(ceiling)

Combustible Object

Ceiling Firestop

48 in. 1219 mm

0 in.

to floor

Must have 2 in. (51 mm)

minimum clearance

to any combustible materials

including header

0 in. to level of standoffs

1-1/2 in. (38 mm)

to back & sides of appliance (except at nailing flanges where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])

Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances

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

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Contents Fire Risk Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burnsHeatilator Birmingham BIR50-B 4059-682C 8/12 Listing Label Information/LocationGrate NumberInstaller Guide Table of ContentsUser Guide Limited Lifetime Warranty WarrantyWarranty Conditions Combustible Materials Listing and Code ApprovalsAppliance Certification Non-combustible MaterialsYour Fireplace Operating InstructionsFirescreen Seasoned WoodStarting a Fire GrateClear Space Glass DoorsVented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters Optional ComponentsHardwood vs Softwood Wood FuelChimney Inspection/Cleaning Maintainance and ServiceDisposal of Ashes Frequency As desired Glass CleaningCheck Firebox Molded Brick Panel Inspect GrateStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideTypical Fireplace System Getting StartedDraft Design and Installation ConsiderationsNegative Pressure Windward Locating your Fireplace & ChimneyTypical Fireplace Components Tools and Supplies Needed Inspect Fireplace and ComponentsSelect Fireplace Location Framing & ClearancesModel # Air Space Clearances ClearancesFrame the Fireplace Sidewalls/SurroundsPlace Protective Metal Hearth Strips Installation of FireplaceThings to Consider Position the FireplaceYES Install Outside Air KitChimney Requirements Chimney AssemblyEffective Cut Roof Opening Installation NotesInstall Firestop Frame OpeningsAssemble Chimney Sections Using Offsets/ReturnsSupplementary Support & Stabilizer Offset Elbow InstallationInstall Roof Radiation Shields Install Attic Insulation ShieldAttach Flashing Field-Constructed Chase Top Flashing Finish Top Flat Roofs Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsShroud Requirements ShroudsHouse Style Shroud House Style Shroud Minimum DimensionsPyramid Style Shroud Arch / Mailbox Style ShroudInstall Side Molded Brick Panel-Traditional Installation of Molded Brick PanelInstall Hearth Molded Brick Panel Install Back Molded Brick Panel-TraditionalInstall Side Molded Brick Panel-Herring- bone Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Herring- boneInstall Mortar Optional Install ScreensHearth Extension Finishing= 1/k x inches of thickness Raised Hearth Extension Framing Decorative Facing Finishing MaterialStandoffs Combustible MantelFlush Front Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1 AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Wood Burning InsertsReference Materials Fireplace DimensionsRequired/shipped separately Chimney Components50 in. Woodburning Fireplace Service PartsStocked At DepotTraditional Refractory Traditional RefractoryHerringbone Refractory This page intentionally left blank Contact Information

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