Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B 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

Firebox

Refractory

Seal with fireplace mortar or non-combust- ible sealant

Outer shell of fireplace

Maintain air clearance to combustibles.

Combustible materials

in Vented Fireplaces”.

• 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.

• Knockouts are provided on both sides of the fireplace for

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

• A locating dimple is located on the side 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

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.

gas line.

• Seal panel around pipe with fireplace mortar or a non-

combustible sealant.

Figure 13.1 Gas Line Installation

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.

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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 RiskListing Label Information/Location GrateNumber Heatilator Birmingham BIR50-B 4059-682C 8/12User Guide Table of ContentsInstaller 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 SoftwoodDisposal of Ashes Maintainance and ServiceChimney Inspection/Cleaning Glass 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 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 & StabilizerAttach Flashing Install Attic Insulation ShieldInstall Roof Radiation Shields 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 Optional= 1/k x inches of thickness FinishingHearth Extension 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 FireplaceHerringbone Refractory Traditional RefractoryTraditional Refractory This page intentionally left blank Contact Information

BIR50-B specifications

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