Heatilator BIR36-B User manual

Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/23 1
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.


Model(s):
Installation Manual
Installation and Fireplace Setup
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!


Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT
 
 
       

 

materials.
       
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-


• DO NOT
warranty.
 -


WARNING: If the information in these

or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.




Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/232
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! 
• NOTICE:
Table of Contents

 
 
 
2 Getting Started
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 Framing and Clearances
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
 
 
 
5 Chimney Installation
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
6 Shrouds
 
 
 
 
 
7 Finishing
 
 

 
  
 

  
 
 
 
8 Fireplace Setup
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
9 Reference Materials
 
 
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Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/23 
Customer:
Lot/Address
Model (circle one): 
Fireplace Install YES IF NO, WHY?


Chimne
y


Shrouds Section 6 (Pg. 26)

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.







Firestops installed.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
his installation
manual.
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:


     
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 

Fireplace Setup Section 8 (Pg. 35)






Optional doors properly installed.

Grate is properly installed.



Comments:




 materials not installed in non
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 areas
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Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/23
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 other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies
• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
 
• 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
      
installer, service agency or your dealer.
B. Non-Combustible Materials
     

- Steel - Iron
   
   
- Glass - Plasters
 ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
C. Combustible Materials
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   
   
   
 

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WARNING: This product and the fuels
used to operate this product (wood and
wood pellets), and the products of com-
bustion of such fuels, can expose you to
chemicals including carbon black, which is
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and carbon monoxide, which is
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to: www.P65Warn-
ings.ca.gov.
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

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2
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
(both sides)

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Figure 2.2 Fireplace Locations
NOTICE:
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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
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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.
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1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
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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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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.
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-

 


 
 

       

 
 

 

Marginal Location:
 

 
 




 

 


 
 

 
 
 
 
Marginal Location:
 



Figure 2.3 Recommended Chimney Locations
 

      all 

 

 

 
 
 
taped or sealed.

Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/23
C. Tools and Supplies Needed


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged
parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam-
-
place dry.
 

        

 
• Read all the instructions before starting the
installation. Follow these instructions carefully
during the installation to ensure maximum safety

E. Fireplace System Requirements


 
       

 
 
 
• Outside Air System
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• Chimney System
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Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/23 
74 1/8 in.
(1883 mm)
3 3/4 in.
(95 mm)
70 3/4 in.
(1797 mm)
67 3/8 in.
(1711 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
Outside Air
Outside Air
3
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions/Weight
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Dimensions
Model Pounds
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Appliance Weight Table

Heatilator • Birmingham 36-B Installation Manual • 4059-709 • Rev AB • 06/23
(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
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required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
          
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be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials (i.e.,
steel studs, concrete board, etc.). Failure to comply may
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Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustible Materials
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA
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