Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B owner manual Raised Hearth Extension Framing

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IMPORTANT! Hearth extension design must be determined before installation of fireplace.

Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of the fireplace. Finished hearth extension must NOT extend above this level.

Continuous, non-combustible sealant

1/2 in. Durock

Tile, stone or other

Fireplace

 

1 in. Micore or

non-combustible material

 

 

Protective

equivalent

 

insulation

 

 

Metal Hearth

 

 

Strip

(see Table)

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

*

 

Floor constructed of wood or

* 2 in. (51 mm)

other combustible material

Figure 12.2 Standard Hearth Extension Construction

Raised Hearth Extension Framing

The hearth framing must be constructed of non-combus- tible materials (Figure 12.2) and placed on 1/2 in. Durock and 1 in. Micore (or equivalent material) (Figure 12.4).

When creating the platform, allow for the thickness of the non-combustiblefinishing materials (Figure 12.5).

Flush Hearth Extension Framing

•If the hearth extension and fireplace are recessed into a combustible floor, the hearth extension must extend a minimum of 30 inches in front of the unit.

•The fireplace should not be recessed more than 3 3/4 in. (95.3 mm) below the surface of the finished floor.

•Refer to Figure 12.4.

Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening

 

is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of

 

the fireplace. Finished hearth must NOT

Bottom of

extend above this level.

 

Fireplace Opening

 

 

Finished

30 in. Min.

 

Floor

 

 

Hearth Extension

 

1 in. (25.4 mm)

 

 

Micore and

Non-combustible Finishing Material

Protective Metal

1/2 in. (13 mm)

 

Hearth Strip

Durock

 

 

Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of the fireplace. Finished hearth extension must NOT extend above this level.

20 in. Min.

Hearth Extension

Non-combustible Finishing Material

Platform must be built to raise the bottom of the fireplace opening to the level of the desired hearth height.

Figure 12.4 Flush Hearth Extension Side View

1 in. Micore or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protective Metal

 

 

equivalent insulation

Hearth Strips

Floor

& 1/2 in. Durock

 

 

 

 

 

Non-combustible

 

 

 

Framing Material

 

 

Figure 12.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail

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Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C • 8/12

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Contents Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskListing Label Information/Location GrateNumber Heatilator Birmingham BIR50-B 4059-682C 8/12Installer Guide Table of ContentsUser Guide Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyWarranty Conditions Listing 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 Hardwood vs SoftwoodChimney Inspection/Cleaning Maintainance and ServiceDisposal of Ashes Glass 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 StripsInstall Outside Air Kit YESChimney Assembly Chimney RequirementsEffective Installation Notes Install FirestopFrame Openings Cut Roof OpeningUsing Offsets/Returns Assemble Chimney SectionsOffset Elbow Installation Supplementary Support & StabilizerInstall Roof Radiation Shields Install Attic Insulation ShieldAttach 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 ShroudInstallation of Molded Brick Panel Install Hearth Molded Brick PanelInstall Back Molded Brick Panel-Traditional Install Side Molded Brick Panel-TraditionalInstall Back Molded Brick Panel-Herring- bone Install Side Molded Brick Panel-Herring- boneInstall Screens Install Mortar OptionalHearth Extension Finishing= 1/k x inches of thickness Raised Hearth Extension Framing Finishing Material Decorative FacingCombustible Mantel StandoffsFlush Front Accessories Gas Log/Lighter ProvisionWood Burning Inserts Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1Fireplace Dimensions Reference MaterialsChimney Components Required/shipped separatelyService Parts StockedAt Depot 50 in. Woodburning FireplaceTraditional Refractory Traditional RefractoryHerringbone Refractory This page intentionally left blank Contact Information

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