Hearth and Home Technologies BIR42 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.

Storm Collar

Roof Flashing

(attic)

(insulation)

2 in. (51 mm) min.

Shaded areas

represent

2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe

Attic

Insulation

Shield

(ceiling)

Offset/Return (secured

with hanger straps)

(ceiling)

Ceiling Firestop	Must have 2 in. (51 mm)
	minimum clearance
	to header
	Transition

Object
Combustible	48 in.
	48 in.
	1219 mm
	0 in.
	to floor
Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances

1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back & sides of appliance (except at nailing flanges where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])

Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 F • 11/08

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Contents Fire Risk Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burnsGrate Listing Label Information/LocationNumber Table of Contents CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited WarrantyHeatilator Birmingham BIR42 4059-308 F 11/08 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 Recommended Chimney Locations Locating your Fireplace & ChimneyInspect Fireplace and Components Tools and Supplies NeededTypical Fireplace Components Select Fireplace Location Framing & ClearancesAir Space Clearances ClearancesFrame the Fireplace Sidewalls/SurroundsPlace Protective Metal Hearth Strips Installation of FireplaceThings to Consider Position the FireplaceYES Outside Air Installation Install Outside Air KitChimney Assembly Height of Chimney Components Chimney RequirementsExample Using Offsets/ReturnsAssembling Chimney Sections Assemble Chimney SectionsInstalling the Ceiling Firestop Install Ceiling FirestopsPrepare Attic Insulation Shield Install Attic Insulation ShieldInstall Flashing Complete InstallationCut Out Hole in Roof Flat Roofs Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsInstall Chase Top Install Fireplace & ChimneyST1175 Square Termination Cap Install Termination CapTCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap Radiation Shield ShroudsField Constructed Shrouds Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Install 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 MortarHearth Extension Finishing= 1/k x inches of thickness Finishing Materials NoncombustibleFraming Material Equivalent insulationNon-combustible Sealant Noncombustible Facing Finishing MaterialCombustible Mantel 14 Secure to Framing Mantel, Adding Extra SupportBrick Front Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1 AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Wood Burning InsertsReference Materials Fireplace DimensionsID6 Insulated Duct .4 mm i.d 1067 mm UD6 Uninsulated Duct Catalog # Chimney Components15-1/4 387 mm 31-3/4 806 mm 34-5/8 879 mm CT56 Chase Top Parts ServiceContact Information