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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BIR50-B specifications

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