Heatilator BIR50-B User manual

1Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Installation Manual • 4059-701• Rev AA • 06/23
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.


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

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

materials.
       
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-

or any other appliance.
• DO NOT
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-


WARNING: If the information in these

or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.




2 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Installation Manual • 4059-701• Rev AA • 06/23
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING!could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! 
• NOTICE:
Table of Contents
 
 
 
 
2 Getting Started
 
B. Design and Installation Considerations 6
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations 6
 
 
 
 
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions/Weight 9
B. Clearances 10
 
C. Construct the Chase 11
D. Frame the Fireplace 12
 
  
 
4 Chimney and Termination Installation
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
K. Install Attic Insulation Shield 20
L. Install Roof Radiation Shields 20
 
 
 
 
5 Shrouds
 
 
 
D. Pyramid Style Shroud 26
6 Finishing
 
 
1. Fireplace Installed Flush on the Floor
 
  
 

  
 
 
 
7 Fireplace Setup
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8 Reference Materials
 
 
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Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Installation Manual • 4059-701• Rev AA • 06/23
Customer:
Lot/Address
Model (circle one): 
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.





Chimney configuration complies with diagrams.
Firestops installed.
Roof flashing installed.


Installer:
Shrouds Section 5 (Pg. 24)
Shrouds properly installed per instructions.
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Chimney Section 4 (Pg. 15)
Fireplace Install

Attic insulation shield installed.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
his installation
manual.
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:






Fireplace Setup Section 7 (Pg. 33)






Grate properly installed
Firescreen installed properly.

Comments:
needed:_________________________________________________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Finishing Section 6 (Pg. 27)

 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Installation Manual • 4059-701• Rev AA • 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
   
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
 ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
C. Combustible Materials
 
materials:
- Wood - Compressed paper
   
   
 
not, plastered or un-plastered
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1 
WARNING: This product and the fu-
els used to operate this product (wood
and wood pellets), and the products of
combustion 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.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.

-
-
ratories Inc. for installation and operation in the United
States.
-


met.


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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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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
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:
 
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
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tained.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in.
minimum air space clearance between the
framing and chimney sections.
B. Design and Installation Considerations
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
 
national codes and regulations.
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
installation inspection and permits.
• Before installing, determine the following:
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- Gas supply piping.
- Electrical wiring.
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 
fan, wall switch or remote control - are desired
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
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See Figure 2.2.
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deciding on a location.

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mance.
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
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
• Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent

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 
and attic joists.
 

Marginal Location:
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 
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 

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 
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
 
 
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Marginal Location:
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
Figure 2.3 Recommended Chimney Locations
 
winds during the heating season.
      all 

 

 
small isolated spaces.
 
• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed.
 
taped or sealed.

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C. Tools and Supplies Needed


Reciprocating saw Framing material
 
 
 
 
 
 


D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged
parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam-
-
place dry.
 
inspect for damage.
• Vent system components and doors are shipped in

• 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

E. Fireplace System Requirements

the following:
• Fireplace
       

 
 
 
 
 
 
• Chimney System
 
 
 

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3
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions/Weight
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
Outside
Air
Outside
Air
Figure 3.1 Appliance Dimensions
Model Pounds
 
Appliance Weight Table

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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
DO NOT pack
required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
          

be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials (i.e.,
steel studs, concrete board, etc.). Failure to comply may

Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustible Materials
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA
 
Fireplace to sidewall 
 
Door opening to sidewall 
MANTEL
 
 