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DO NOT
DISCARD
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
BIR42
Wood Burning Fireplace
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand • Leave this manual with
• Important operating
and follow these party responsible for
and maintenance
instructions for safe use and operation.
instructions included.
installation and
operation.
WARNING
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
If the information in these instruc-
Screen/mesh, glass doors and
tions is not followed exactly, a
other surfaces are hot
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Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations! Congratulations on selecting a Heatilator wood burning This owner’s manual should be retained for future refer- fi replace. The Heatilator fi replace you have selected is ence. We suggest you keep it with your other important designed to provide the utmost in safety, and reliability. documents and product manuals. As the owner of a new fi replace, you’ll want to
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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 fi replace or to property. Table of Contents Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner (End User) except as noted for replacement parts. Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting Components Covered EPA Parts Labor Gas
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This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface ?nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, ?rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corrosion on any of the metal surfaces, cast iron components, baf?es, ?repots, doors, or ?rebox area are not covered by this warranty. Noise resulting from minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts is normal and complaints related to this noi
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 1 A. Appliance Certifi cation B. Non-Combustible Materials This fi replace system has been tested and listed in accor- • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any dance with UL 127 standards by Underwriters Laboratories combination of the following: Inc. for installation and operation in the United States. - Steel - Iron This fi replace may be installed in sleeping rooms EXCEPT - Brick - Tile in manufactured homes. If installed with a gas log set,
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Mantel User Guide Operating Instructions 2 2 WARNING HOT SURFACES! Screen/mesh, glass doors and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns. • Do not touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled • NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass doors • Keep children away • CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fi replace. • Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures. High temperatures may ignite clothing or o
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B. Seasoned Wood D. Grate Properly seasoned wood is important for successful opera- This fi replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- tion of your fi replace. Most woodburning fi replace problems plied with this unit or one approved by HHT. The grate will are caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. deteriorate over time and will need occasional replacement. Seasoned fi rewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20%. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use
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I. Glass Doors J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters • Optional • Glass and screen doors are optional. • Vented gas logs or gas log lighters can be installed in • Refer to Figure 2.2 for proper use. this fi replace. Follow the instructions provided with the WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors approved by accessory for operation. Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated
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M. Wood Fuel Seasoned Wood • Cut logs to size Hardwood vs Softwood • Split to 6 in. (152 mm) or less Your fi replace performance depends on the quality of the • Air dry to a moisture content of around 20% fi rewood you use. - Soft wood - about nine months • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound . - Hard wood - about eighteen months • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. NOTICE: Seasoning time may vary depending on drying • H
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Maintainance and Service 3 3 B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep By: Homeowner By: Certifi ed chimney sweep WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. HOT. Prevent creosote buildup. • The closed container shou
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C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Inspect fi replace molded brick panel. Crumbling, deteriorated molded brick panel can al- low overheating of surrounding materials. Expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the molded brick panel. This is normal. The panel will require periodic replacement depending on use. The panels should be replaced if • Cracks exceed ¼ inch (6 mm) in width, • Metal is exposed behind a
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Troubleshooting Guide 4 4 Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fi re started Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for Excessive smoke or spillage kindling/paper air movement. Burns too slowly Damper closed/not fully open Open damper. Smolders, sizzles Not enough air for fi re to ignite Check for restricted cap/shroud. Check for fl ue blockage. Pre-warm fl ue before starting fi re (refer to starting fi re section). Check for adequat
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Installer Guide Getting Started 5 5 A. Typical Fireplace System Termination cap (Sections 8.I., 9.D.) Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8.A.) Storm Collar Non-combustible (Section 9.D.) roof flashing maintains minimum clearance Chimney penetrates roof around chimney preferably without affecting roof rafters (Section 8.H.) Support straps on rafter supports Offset/Return (with hanger straps) chimney (not shown) (Section 8.B.) Attic insula
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B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Negative Pressure WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire must • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and draft properly for safe operation. national codes and regulations. • Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fi re Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- offi cials or authorities hav
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E. Locating your Fireplace & Chimney Location of the fi replace and chimney will affect perfor- mance. • Install within the warm air space enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fi re. • 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. • Co
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F. Tools and Supplies Needed H. Inspect Fireplace and Components WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam- and building supplies are available: aged, incomplete or substitute components. Keep fi replace Reciprocating saw Framing material dry. Pliers Non-combustible sealant • Remove fi replace from pallet. Hammer Gloves • Remove fi replace and components from packaging and i
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B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Storm Collar Roof Flashing Shaded areas represent 2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe (attic) Attic Insulation Shield (insulation) (ceiling) Offset/Return (secured 2 in. (51 mm) min. with hanger straps) (ceiling) Ceiling Firestop Must have 2 in. (51 mm) minimum clearan
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39° angle C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Locate adjacent combustible sidewalls a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from fi replace opening. • Mantle leg, surround, stub wall, whether combustible or noncombustible, may be constructed as shown in Figure 6.3. Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. 4 in. FLUSH BRICK [102 mm] FRONT FRONT 42 in. [1067 mm] 22 3/8 in. 19 3/4 in. [568 mm] 52-7/8 in. [500 mm] (1343 mm) 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 24 in. 24 in. [610 mm] [610 mm] Figure 6.3 Mantel Leg, Surround or Wall Projection (a
