Heatilator BIR50-B User manual

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Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Installation Manual • 4059-701 • Rev G • 06/29/15
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.
BIR50-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.
Installation and service of this
appliance should be performed by
qualiedpersonnel.Hearth&Home
Technologies recommends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified
professionals.

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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.Appliance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 13
G.OutsideAirKit 14
4 Chimney and Termination Installation
A.ChimneyRequirements 15
B.Clearances 17
C.InstallationNotes 17
D.FrameOpenings 17
E.CutRoofOpening 17
F. InstallFirestop 17
G.AssembleChimneySections 18
H.UsingOffsets/Returns 18
I. OffsetElbowInstallation 19
J. SupplementarySupport&Stabilizer 19
K.InstallAtticInsulationShield 20
L. InstallRoofRadiationShields 20
M.AttachFlashing 20
Field-ConstructedChaseTopFlashing 21
N.FinishTop 22
O.ChimneyTerminationRequirements 23
5 Shrouds
A.ShroudRequirements 24
B.HouseStyleShroud 25
C.Arch/MailboxStyleShroud 26
D.PyramidStyleShroud 26
6 Finishing
A.FinishingMaterial 27
B.HearthExtension,BuildingandFinishing 29
1.FireplaceInstalledFlushontheFloor
 andHearthExtensionRaisedto
 BottomofFireboxOpening 29
2.RaisedHearthExtensionandRaisedFireplace 30
3.FireplaceOpeningandHearthExtensionFlush
 withtheFloor 31
C.Non-CombustibleSealantMaterial 31
D.Sidewalls/Surrounds 32
E.MantelandWallProjections 32
7 Fireplace Setup
A.InstallHearthMoldedBrickPanel 33
B.InstallBackMoldedBrickPanel 33
C.InstallSideMoldedBrickPanel 33
D.InstallScreens 34
E.InstallMortar(Optional) 34
F.Grate 34
G.GasLog/LighterProvision 35
H.WoodBurningInserts 35
8 Reference Materials
A.ChimneyComponents 36
B.OptionalComponents 36
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Customer:
Lot/Address
Model (circle one): BIR50-B
YES IF NO, WHY?
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ventilated(Pg.11)
Verifiedclearancestocombustibles.(Pg.10)
Fireplaceisleveledandsecured.(Pg.13)
Hearthextensionsize/heightdecided.(Pg.29)
Outsideairkitinstalled.(Pg.14)
Chimneyconfigurationcomplieswithdiagrams.
Firestopsinstalled.
Roofflashinginstalled.
Chimneyinstalled,lockedandsecuredinplacewithproperclearance.
Terminationsinstalled.
Installer:
Shrouds Section 5 (Pg. 24)
Shroudsproperlyinstalledperinstructions.
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Chimney Section 4 (Pg. 15)
Fireplace Install
Protectivehearthstripsinstalledpermanualrequirements.(Pg.13)
Attic insulation shield 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:
4059-704•RevC•4-17-13
Commentscommunicatedtopartyresponsible
Combustiblematerialsnotinstalledinnon-combustibleareas.
Verifiedallclearancesmeetinstallationmanualrequirements.
Mantelsandwallprojectionscomplywithinstallationmanualrequirements.
Allpackagingandprotectivematerialsremoved.
Fireplace Setup Section 7 (Pg. 33)
__________________________by______________________on________
Moldedbrickpanelsinstalledcorrectly.
Optionaldoorsproperlyinstalled.
•Photographingtheinstallationandcopyingthischecklistforyourfile.
•Thatthischecklistremainvisibleatalltimesonthefireplaceuntiltheinstallationiscomplete.
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:
Grateproperlyinstalled
Firescreeninstalledproperly.
(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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hearthextensioninstalledpermanualrequirements.
Finishing Section 6 (Pg. 27)

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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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. Appliance Certication
Thisreplacesystemhasbeentestedandlistedinac-
cordancewithUL127standardsbyUnderwritersLabo-
ratories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
optionalcomponentsmaybepurchasedseparatelyand
installedatalaterdate.Theoutsideairkitsmustbe
installedatthetimeofreplaceinstallation.
HeatilatorisaregisteredtrademarkofHearth&Home
Technologies.

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2 Getting Started
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
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
Attic Shield Collar
Storm Collar
Outside Air
(both sides)
Chase Top Flashing
(4) Roof Radiation Shields
A. Typical Fireplace System
Figure 2.1 Typical Fireplace System

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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
92 in.
(2337 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. 85 7/8 61 7/8 103 1/4 51 5/8 25 1/4 73 28 1/2
mm 2181 1572 2623 1311 641 1854 724
BIR-50
*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.
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:
• Framing and Clearances (Section 3).
NOTICE:
Aminimum1-1/2in.airclearanceatthebackand
sidesofthereplaceassemblymustbemain-
tained.
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.
Considerationshouldbegiventothesefactorsbefore
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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4.
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(soldseparately)
- Chimneyterminationcap(soldseparately)
• Non-combustiblenishmaterial

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3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions
16 1/8 in.
408 mm
Gas Line
Knockout
11 1/8 in.
282 mm
6 7/8 in.
175 mm
5 in.
129 mm
50 in.
1270 mm
60 7/8 in.
1546 mm
3 3/4 in.
97 mm
38 in.
965 mm
54 in.
1372 mm
74 1/8 in.
1883 mm
70 3/4 in.
1797 mm
16 1/8 in.
408 mm
11 1/8 in.
282 mm
6 7/8 in.
175 mm
5 in.
129 mm
45 1/8 in.
1146 mm
11 in.
281 mm
27 1/2 in.
699 mm
74° TYP.
Gas Line
Knockout
22 1/2 in.
572 mm
61 7/8 in.
1572 mm
5 1/2 in.
140 mm
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Dimensions

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1/2 in. air space
established by
spacers
Chase Top
Flashing
Roof
Radiation Shield
1/2 in.
Air Space
Spacers furnished with
complete Chase Top Flashing
(May be field-fabricated)
1/2
Storm collar must
be installed 1 in.
off chase top
CHASE TOP CLEARANCES
1 1/2” Ventilation Opening
around Chimney Pipe
(insulation)
0 in. to level
of standoffs
Attic
Insulation Shield
(ceiling)
(roof)
(attic)
(ceiling)
Attic Shield Collar
Ceiling Firestop
Storm Collar
Chase Top 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 any combustible materials
including 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
1 in.
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)