Heatilator BIR36-B User manual

Heatilator•Birmingham36-BInstallationManual•4059-709•RevH•10/09/13 1
Installationandserviceofthisreplaceshouldbe
performedbyqualiedpersonnel.Hearth&Home
TechnologiesrecommendsNFIcertiedprofes-
sionals,ortechnicianssupervisedbyan
NFIcertiedprofessional.
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Fire Risk.
WARNING
Forusewithsolidwoodfuelonly.
Otherfuelsmayoverreandgenerate
poisonousgases(i.e.carbonmonoxide).
Model(s):
Installation Manual
Installation and Fireplace Setup
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glassandothersurfacesarehotduring
operationANDcooldown.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOTtouchglassuntilitiscooled
• NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass
• Keepchildrenaway
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
replace.
• Alertchildrenandadultstohazardsofhightemperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other  ammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable
materialsaway.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
BIR36-B
NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!
• DO NOTstoreorusegasolineorotheram-
mablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthis
oranyotherappliance.
• DO NOToverre.Overring will void your
warranty.
• Complywithallminimumclearancestocom-
bustiblesasspecied.Failuretocomplymay
causehousere.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a  re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.

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Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedwillresultindeathorseriousinjury.
• WARNING!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
• CAUTION! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.
• NOTICE:Indicatespracticeswhichmaycausedamagetothereplaceortoproperty.
Table of Contents
1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information
A.FireplaceCertication 4
B.Non-CombustibleMaterials 4
C.CombustibleMaterials 4
2 Getting Started
A.TypicalFireplaceSystem 5
B.DesignandInstallationConsiderations 6
1.SelectingFireplaceLocations 6
2.LocatingFireplace&Chimney 7
C.ToolsandSuppliesNeeded 8
D.InspectFireplaceandComponents 8
E.FireplaceSystemRequirements 8
3 Framing and Clearances
A.FireplaceDimensions 9
B.Clearances 10
MinimumClearancestoCombustibles 10
C.ConstructtheChase 11
D.FrametheFireplace 12
E.SecureandLeveltheFireplace 13
F. ProtectiveMetalHearthStrips 14
G.OutsideAirKit 15
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A.ChimneyRequirements 16
B.Offsets/Returns 17
C.TerminationRequirements 18
5 Chimney Installation
A.TypicalChimneySystem 19
B.AssembleChimneySections 20
C.InstallChimneyAirKit 20
D.SecureOffset/Return 21
E.InstallCeilingFirestops 21
F. InstallAtticInsulationShield 22
G.RoofPenetration 23
H.InstallChase/ChaseTop 23
I. TerminationCapRequirements 24
J. InstallTerminationCap 24
6 Shrouds
A.RadiationShield 26
B.FieldConstructedShrouds 26
1.OpenTopShroud 26
2.MailboxStyleShroud 27
3.RoofedStyleShroud 27
7 Finishing
A.FinishingMaterial 28
B.HearthExtension,BuildingandFinishing 30
1.FireplaceInstalledFlushontheFloorand
 HearthExtensionRaisedtoBottomofFirebox
 Opening 31
2.RaisedHearthExtensionandRaisedFireplace 32
3.FireplaceOpeningandHearthExtensionFlush
 withtheFloor 33
C.Non-CombustibleSealantMaterial 33
D.MantelandWallProjections 34
E.Sidewalls/Surrounds 34
8 Fireplace Setup
A.InstallHearthMoldedBrickPanel 35
B.InstallBackMoldedBrickPanel 35
C.InstallSideMoldedBrickPanel 35
D.InstallScreens 36
E.InstallMortar(Optional) 36
F. Grate 36
G.GasLog/LighterProvision 37
H.WoodBurningInserts 37
9 Reference Materials
A.ChimneyComponents 38
B.OptionalComponents 42
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Customer:
Lot/Address
Model (circle one): BIR36-B
Fireplace Install YES IF NO, WHY?
Protectivehearthstripsinstalledpermanualrequirements.(Pg.14)
Outsideairkitinstalled.(Pg15)
Chimne
y
Section 4 & 5 (Pg. 16)
Atticinsulationshieldinstalled.
Shrouds Section 6 (Pg. 26)
Shroudisinstalledproperlyperinstructions.
Finishing Section 7 (Pg. 28)
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install fireplace acording to these instructions can lead to a fire or
explosion.
Verifiedthatthechaseisinsulatedandsealed.(Pg.11)
Verifiedclearancestocombustibles.(Pg.10)
Fireplaceisleveledandsecured.(Pg.13)
Hearthextensionsize/heightdecided.(Pg.30)
Chimneyconfigurationcomplieswithdiagrams.
Chimneyinstalled,lockedandsecuredinplacewithproperclearance.
Chimneyairkitinstalled.
Firestopsinstalled.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
Thisstandardworkchecklististobeusedbytheinstallerinconjuctionwith,notinsteadof,theinstructionscontainedinthisinstallation
manual.
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Roofflashinginstalled.
Terminationsinstalled.
Combustible materials not installed in non
-
combustible areas
Hearthextensioninstalledpermanualrequirements.
Fireplace Setup Section 8 (Pg. 35)
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:
Commentscommunicatedtopartyresponsible
4059-711•RevC•3-25-13
Verifiedallclearancesmeetinstallationmanualrequirements.
Mantelsandwallprojectionscomplywithinstallationmanualrequirements.
Allpackagingandprotectivematerialsremoved.
Optionaldoorsproperlyinstalled.
Moldedbrickpanelsinstalledcorrectly.
Grateisproperlyinstalled.
Firescreeninstalledproperly.
__________________________by______________________on_________
(Builder/Gen.Contractor)(Installer)(Date)
Comments:Furtherdescriptionoftheissues,whoisresponsible(Installer/Builder/OtherTrades,etc.)andcorrectiveactionneeded:
Manualbagandallofitscontentsareremovedfromthefireplaceandgiventotheparty
responsibleforuseandoperation.
•Thatthischecklistremainvisibleatalltimesonthefireplaceuntiltheinstallationiscomplete.
•Photographingtheinstallationandcopyingthischecklistforyourfile.
Combustible materials not installed in non
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combustible areas
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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies
disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and
agency listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
• installoroperatedamagedreplace
• modifyreplace
• install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies
• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
• overre
• installanyunventedgaslogsets
• installanycomponentnotapprovedbyHearth&Home
Technologies
• installpartsorcomponentsnotListedorapproved
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
installer, service agency or your dealer.
B. Non-Combustible Materials
• Materialswhich willnot igniteand burn,composed of
anycombinationofthefollowing:
- Steel - Iron
- Brick - Tile
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
• MaterialsreportedaspassingASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
C. Combustible Materials
• Materialsmadeoforsurfacedwithanyofthefollowing
materials:
- Wood - Compressedpaper
- Plantbers - Plastic
- Plywood/OSB - Sheetrock(drywall)
• Anymaterialthatcanigniteandburn;ameproofedor
not,plasteredorun-plastered
1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certication
Thisreplacesystemhasbeentestedandlistedinaccor-
dancewithUL127StandardsbyUnderwritersLaborato-
riesInc.forinstallationandoperationintheUnitedStates.
ThisreplacemaybeinstalledinsleepingroomsEX-
CEPTinmanufacturedhomes.Ifinstalledwithagaslog
set,provisionsfortheNationalFuelGasCodemustbe
met.
Thisreplacehasbeentestedandlistedforusewiththe
optionalcomponentsspeciedinthismanual.Theseop-
tionalcomponentsmaybepurchasedseparatelyandin-
stalledatalaterdate.Installationofanoutsideairkitwill
requiresignicantreconstructionandisbestifinstalledat
thetimeofreplaceinstallation.
HeatilatorisaregisteredtrademarkofHearth&Home
Technologies.

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2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
Figure 2.1 Typical Fireplace System
Non-combustible
roof flashing maintains
minimum clearance
around chimney
Additional lateral
support for chimney
above roof (or enclosed
in chase) if needed
Ceiling firestop
on floor of attic
Support straps
on rafter supports
chimney (not shown)
Termination cap
Chimney penetrates roof
preferably without affecting
roof rafters
Offset/Return (with hanger straps)
Framing headed off
in ceiling joists
Enclosed space above
and around fireplace
Mantel and surround
Decorative facing
and trim
Hearth extension
Factory-built fireplace
Protective metal
hearth strip(s)
Combustible
framing/header
on top of
V-shaped
standoffs
(spacers)
Chimney system
Attic insulation shield must
be used here to keep insulation away
from chimney if attic is insulated
Storm Collar
Outside Air
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Figure 2.2 Fireplace Locations
NOTICE:
• Illustrationsandphotosreecttypicalinstallationsand
are FORDESIGNPURPOSESONLY.
• Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.
• Actualinstallation/appearancemayvaryduetoindividual
design preference.
• Hearth&HomeTechnologiesreservestherighttoalter
its products.
NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also
reference the following section:
• Clearances (Section 3).
NOTICE:
Aminimum1-1/2in.airclearanceatthebackand
aminimum1-1/2in.airclearancetothesidesof
thereplaceassemblymustbemaintained.
Chimneysectionsatanylevelrequirea2in.mini-
mum air space clearance between the framing
and chimney sections.
B. Design and Installation Considerations
NOTICE: Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.
• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateand
nationalcodesandregulations.
• Consultinsurancecarrier,localbuildinginspector,re
ofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverrestrictions,
installationinspectionandpermits.
• Before installing,determinethefollowing:
- Wherethereplaceistobeinstalled.
- Theventsystemcongurationtobeused.
- Gassupplypiping.
- Electricalwiring.
- Framingandnishingdetails.
- Whetheroptionalaccessories-devicessuchasa
fan,wallswitchorremotecontrol-aredesired.
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
Thisreplacemaybeusedasaroomdivider,installed
alongawall,acrossacornerorusedinanexteriorchase.
SeeFigure2.2.
Locatingthereplaceinabasementshouldbeavoided.
Locatingnearfrequentlyopeneddoors,centralheat
outletsorreturns,orotherlocationsofconsiderableair
movementcanaffecttheperformance.
A*
F
D
BC
1/2 in. (13 mm) all
configurations
1-1/2 in. min. air space
from fireplace to
combustible materials.
1/2 in. min. air space at
nailing flanges.
Note:
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
Across a
corner
As a
room
divider Along a wall
78 in.
(1981 mm)
G
B
E
48 in.
(1219 mm)
MINIMUM
24 in. (610 mm)
from fireplace opening to
any perpendicular wall
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B
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Model # A B C D E F G
in. 72 47 7/8 89 1/8 44 5/8 20 3/8 63 1/8 28 1/2
mm 1829 1216 2264 1133 518 1603 724
BIR36
* 12 in. (305 mm) extra space
included for each outside air
connection. If outside air duct
has no bend, this dimension
may be reduced as long as
minimum clearances are met.
Considerationshouldbegiventothesefactorsbefore
decidingonalocation.

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2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
Locationofthereplaceandchimneywillaffectperfor-
mance.
• Installwithinthewarmairspaceenclosedbythebuilding
envelope.Thishelpstoproducemoredraft,especially
duringlightinganddie-downofthere.
• Installingthereplaceinabasementisnotrecommended.
• Penetratethehighestpart oftheroof.Thisminimizes
theeffectsofwindloading.
• Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent
structures,unevenrooflinesandotherobstructions.
• Minimizetheuseofchimneyoffsets.
• Considerthereplacelocationrelativetooorandceiling
andatticjoists.
• Takeintoconsiderationtheterminationrequirementsin
Section5.
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Figure 2.3 Recommended Chimney Locations
• Installtheoutsideairkitwiththeintakefacingprevailing
windsduringtheheatingseason.
• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion
appliancesandexhaustequipment.
• Ensurefurnaceandairconditioningreturnventsarenot
locatedintheimmediatevicinityofthereplace.
• Avoidinstallingthereplaceneardoors,walkwaysor
smallisolatedspaces.
• Recessedlightingshouldbea“sealedcan”design.
• Attichatchesweatherstrippedorsealed.
• Atticmountedductworkandairhandlerjointsandseams
tapedorsealed.

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C. Tools and Supplies Needed
Beforebeginningtheinstallationbesurethefollowing
toolsandbuildingsuppliesareavailable:
Reciprocatingsaw Framingmaterial
Pliers Non-combustiblesealant
Hammer Gloves
Phillipsscrewdriver Framingsquare
Flatbladescrewdriver Electricdrillandbits
Plumbline Safetyglasses
Level Tapemeasure
1/2-3/4in.length,#6or#8self-drillingscrews
Misc.screwsandnails
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged
parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam-
aged,incompleteorsubstitutecomponents.Keepre-
place dry.
• Removereplaceandcomponentsfrompackagingand
inspectfordamage.
• Vent system components and doors are shipped in
separatepackages.
• Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.
• Read all the instructions before starting the
installation. Follow these instructions carefully
during the installation to ensure maximum safety
and benet.
E. Fireplace System Requirements
TheHeatilatorreplacesystemrequirementsconsistof
thefollowing:
• Fireplace
- Molded brick panels (hearth panel Included with
replace,sideandbackpanelssoldseparately)
- Firescreen(includedwithreplace)
- HearthExtension(soldseparately)
- Grate(includedwithreplace)
• OutsideAirSystem
- AirInletHood(includedwithreplace)
- Flex(required,soldseparately
• ChimneySystem
- Atticinsulationshield(includedwithreplace)
- Chimneyterminationcap(soldseparately)
• Non-combustiblenishmaterial

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74 1/8 in.
(1884 mm)
3 3/4 in.
(95 mm)
70 3/4 in.
(1797 mm)
67 3/8 in.
(1797 mm)
61 7/8 in.
(1572 mm)
54 in.
(1372 mm)
38 in.
(965 mm)
5 1/2 in.
(140 mm)
5 in.
(129 mm)
16 1/8 in.
(408 mm)
6 7/8 in.
(175 mm)
11 1/8 in.
(282 mm)
Gas Line
Knockout
11 in.
(281 mm) diameter
11 in.
(281 mm)
27 1/2 in.
(699 mm)
15 1/2 in.
(394 mm)
31 1/8 in.
(790 mm)
74 ° TYP.
5 in.
(129 mm)
16 1/8 in.
(408 mm)
11 1/8 in.
(282 mm)
6 7/8 in.
(175 mm)
46 7/8 in.
(1191 mm)
36 in.
(914 mm)
Gas Line
Knockout
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Dimensions

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(insulation)
Attic
Insulation
Shield
(ceiling)
(roof)
(attic)
(ceiling)
Ceiling Firestop
Offset/Return (secured
with hanger straps)
Storm Collar
Roof Flashing
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back &
sides of appliance
(except at nailing flanges
where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])
Must have 2 in. (51 mm)
minimum clearance
to header
0 in.
to floor
2 in. (51 mm) min.
Shaded areas
represent
2 in. (51 mm) min.
air space clearance
required around pipe
Combustible Object
48 in.
1219 mm
B. Clearances
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
You must comply with all minimum air space clearances
tocombustiblesasspeciedinFigure3.2.DO NOTpack
required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
Framing or nishing material used on the front of, or in
frontof,thereplacecloserthantheminimumslistedmust
beconstructedentirelyofnon-combustiblematerials(i.e.,
steel studs, concrete board, etc.). Failure to comply may
causere.
Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustible Materials
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA
Fireplacetobackwall 1-1/2in.(38mm)
Fireplacetosidewall 1-1/2in.(38mm)
Topstandoffstoheader 0in.(0mm)
Dooropeningtosidewall 24in.(610mm)
MANTEL
Mantelminimumheight 63-3/4in.(1619mm)
Maximummanteldepth 12in.(305mm)