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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules ......................................Page 2 

Introduction ......................................Page 3

Parts Required  .................................Page 3

Optional Equipment ...........................Page 3

Operating The Fireplace  .....................Page 3

Fuel ...................................................Page 3

Combustion Control  .........................Page 4

Refueling For Best Performance .......Page 5

Smoking – Causes And 

  Troubleshooting ..............................Page 5

Important Cautions ...........................Page 5

Maintaining Your Fireplace  ...............Page 5

Creosote ............................................Page 5

Chimney Maintenance .......................Page 6

Dealing With A Chimney Fire .............Page 6

Door Frame Finish Care .....................Page 6

Disposing of Ashes ...........................Page 6

Refractory Replacement ....................Page 6

Door Installation ...............................Page 6

Door Adjustment ...............................Page 6

Glass Care - Replacement .................Page 7

Glass Care - Cleaning ........................Page 7

Gasket Replacement  ........................Page 7

Fireplace Installation  ........................Page 7

Locating The Fireplace  ......................Page 7

Facade Installation ............................Page 9

Framing, Facing And Mantel ..............Page 9

Hearth Extension Requirements  .......Page 9

Cold Climate Installations ..................Page 9

Nailing Flanges ..................................Page 11

Mantel and Facing .............................Page 11

Fireplace Blower ................................Page 12

Hot Air Ducting Installation  ..............Page 12

Gravity Kit .........................................Page 10

Outside Air Kit  ..................................Page 13

Chimney System ...............................Page 14

Chimney Installation Notes ...............Page 14

Chimney Installation Instructions ......Page 15

Offset Chimney Installation ...............Page 16

Angled Wall Radiation Shield ............Page 19

Chimney Support Installation ............Page 19

Chimney Chase And 

  Multiple Terminations......................Page 19

Masonry Application Instructions .....Page 20

Installation Accessories ....................Page 21

Replacement Parts  ...........................Page 22

Specifications ....................................Page 22

Clearance to Combustibles  ...............Page 22

Chimney Components Lists ..............Page 23

Product Reference Information .........Page 26

CONGRATULATIONS!

When you purchased your new fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals 

whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency 

and our environment. We extend our continued support to help you achieve the maximum 

benefit and enjoyment available from your new fireplace.

Thank you for selecting a IHP fireplace as the answer to your home supplemental heat-

ing needs.

THE FIREPLACE

INTRODUCTION

The BIS

®

 Tradition wood-burning fireplace is 

an energy efficient, heat circulating, closed 

combustion fireplace.  You will receive a lifetime 

of comfort and enjoyment from your fireplace 

provided it is installed, maintained and oper-

ated properly.

• 

Please read these instructions and retain 

this manual for future reference.

• 

Before beginning the fireplace installation, 

consult the local authorities to obtain your 

building permit and check your local building 

codes.  Install the fireplace only as described 

in these instructions and using only IHP 

components.

•  This fireplace has been tested for CAN/ULC 

S610-M87 and ANSI/UL 127 under report 

number  304-7213.  It has also been tested 

for EPA 40 C.F.R Part 60, section 60.532(b).  

Certificate number 609.

• 

The BIS Tradition fireplace is not intended 

for use with a gas log set. Do not  use a 

fireplace insert or any other product with 

this fireplace unless it is specified by IHP 

for use with this appliance.  Failure to follow 

these instructions will void the certification 

and the warranty of the fireplace and may 

result in an unsafe installation.

•  These  appliances  are  designed  to  provide 

supplemental heat to the immediate area only. 

Therefore, it is advisable to have an alternate 

heat source when installed in a dwelling. 

•  These  appliances  are  not  approved  for 

Manufactured Home installations.

PARTS REqUIRED

Fireplace model: BISTRAD

  7” diameter chimney

*

 - 

Model  Secure Temp

®

 

S-2100+, Nova Temp

®

  , Secure 

Temp

 

GX (U.S. only) or  ACBI manufactured 

by Security Chimneys International™ only, 

including:

- Chimney lengths

- Elbows (where necessary)

- Associated components as per these 

installation instructions

 ..

Decorative Doors 

- Required 

....

(Order Separately - See

 Page 21

)

  Front Facade kit - Required

...

(Order Separately - See

 Page 21

)

  UZY7 Blower

 (included in the fireplace).

  VRUW Blower Speed Control 

(included)

  Outside air kit (Included w/Fireplace)

OPTIONAL EqUIPMENT

  - AC Chimney Adaptor 

*

 

     (required if using AC Chimney 

*

  - AC Chimney Outside Air Kit

  -  Gravity Venting System

  - Rigid Firescreen

Additional Equipment (optional)

  -  Forced Air Kit 

u

  -  Gravity Venting System

  - Tubinox™

*

 chimney (or Projet

®

 SS

*

), 7” 

diameter with adaptor for installation in a 

masonry chimney.

Not tested under EPA certification. If in-

stalled, this appliance no longer qualifies 

for EPA certification.

OPERATING THE BIS TRADITION 

FIREPLACE

 

Fuel - USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL 

ONLY. 

The BIS Tradition fireplace is designed 

to work best when fueled with dry seasoned 

natural wood only.  Hardwoods are preferred to 

softwoods since the energy content of wood is 

relative to its density.  Hardwoods will result in a 

longer burning fire and less frequent refueling.  

A moisture content of 15% to 20% (seasoned) 

is recommended.  Wood that has been cut and 

split and let to dry under a cover for a period 

of one year will usually meet that criteria.  The 

required drying time will vary depending on the 

climate. Wood that is packed tight together will 

take longer to dry. Seasoned wood is darker in 

color than wet wood and will have visible cracks 

in the grain on the ends.  Excessively wet wood 

will be difficult to burn and will result in lower 

efficiency, increased creosoting and deposits 

on the glass and in the chimney.  Excessively 

dry wood will burn well but will also have higher 

emissions and shorter burning time.

Do not burn scrap or garbage, treated wood or 

wood such as driftwood from the ocean which 

has been exposed to salt or other chemicals.  

Salt or chemicals can corrode the firebox and 

chimney.  Do not burn large amounts of paper, 

cardboard, Christmas tree branches or building 

construction materials.  Intense firing with these 

materials may overheat the fireplace, causing 

damage to the unit, a fire or even possibly ignit-

ing a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted. 

Burning unapproved fuel, resulting in excessive 

pollutants being emitted, may be prohibited and 

subject to a fine or other penalty by the authority 

having jurisdiction in your area.

Processed firelogs can be used.  Use only fire-

logs that have been evaluated for the application 

of fireplace and refer to firelog warnings and 

caution markings on packaging prior to use.

*

Available from Security Chimneys™ 

3

Summary of Contents for BISTRAD

Page 1: ...7 Report No 304 7213 EPA Cert No 609 WARNING Hot Do not touch The glass and surfaces of this appliance will be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after shutting off the appli ance Severe burns may result Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance If small children are present in the home it is recommended that this appliance be fitted with an adjustable safety ga...

Page 2: ...G Neverleavechildrenunattended when there is a fire burning in the fireplace IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE WARNING Never leave your fireplace unat tended while it is burning WARNING THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OPER ATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPENEDORDOORSFULLYCLOSED IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTLY OPENED GASANDFLAMEMAYBE DRAWN OUT OF THE F...

Page 3: ...oid the certification and the warranty of the fireplace and may result in an unsafe installation These appliances are designed to provide supplementalheattotheimmediateareaonly Therefore it is advisable to have an alternate heat source when installed in a dwelling These appliances are not approved for Manufactured Home installations Parts Required Fireplace model BISTRAD 7 diameterchimney Model Se...

Page 4: ...on the room should be well ventilated for the first few fires Heat Output TheBIS Traditionfireplaceisthelargestmember of the IHP high efficiency fireplaces The heat generatedfromitsfireismoreefficientlycaptured and distributed In spite of the large amount of heat that the BIS Tradition fireplace can deliver it should not replace the main source of heat in yourhome Thisfireplacewillbringextrawarmth...

Page 5: ...ly go to that level after the fire is fully established and the air boost is closed The unit will burn best with 2 3 pieces of cord wood spaced 1 to 2 inches apart and allowing air to get under the fuel Criss crossing or ar ranging the fuel so that air can get underneath will help the fire to get started easily The unit should be operated with the air control fully open long enough to get the cord...

Page 6: ...these steps 1 IMPORTANT Close the fireplace door and the combustion air controls this will stifle the fire 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extin guisher baking soda or sand to control the fire Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion 5 Ensure that sparks and hot embers com in...

Page 7: ... fireplace Replace ment glass should be purchased from a IHP dealer see Replacement Parts on Page 22 DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS Glass Cleaning TheBISTraditionfireplaceisdesignedtokeeptheglasscleanundernormal operating conditions If the BIS Tradition fireplace is operated continu ously with the combustion air controls closed the glass will tend to get dirty unless the fuel...

Page 8: ...re important factor affecting the chimney performance To allow a maximum draft and to reduce wind turbulence the chimney must Penetrate the highest part of the roof Be installed as far as possible of roof offsets trees or any other obstructions that may cause wind turbulence and back drafts in the chimney The least amount of offsets elbows possible NOTE A maximum of 2 offsets is allowed NOTE DIAGR...

Page 9: ... and mantel must be in accordance with the stan dards and the following illustrations Figures 10 and 11 A Frame the fireplace using 2 x 3 or heavier lumber B WARNING Combustible materials can not be used in the space directly above the fireplace except for the studs above the facade that support the facing and mantel This area must remain empty for a height of 80 2 032 mm mea sured from the base o...

Page 10: ... spacer minus 1 2 inch for drywall to be flush with the facing 7 Min B G 2 x 3 Min K Combustion Air Kit 1 Combustible material must be installed flush with the fireplace It may not project in front of and on the fireplace i e the steel facade of the fireplace Figure 14 2 Non combustible materials such as brick stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace facing Figure 12 IM...

Page 11: ...Brick Fireplace Frame Section Top View Figure 12 Only non combustible material should be superposed or project ing over the front of the fireplace Figure 14 50 Min SEE NOTE MANTEL and FACING The mantel must be installed at least 56 1143 mm above the base of the fireplace Figure 13 Nailing Flanges Four nailing flanges are provided to secure the fireplace to the floor see figure below Bend the naili...

Page 12: ...he unit located on the bottom right corner of the fireplace If you wish to adjust the blower speed the variable speed control VRUW provided must be installed in line with the wiring Again use a qualified electrician for installation If the blower requires servicing 1 Remove the doors and decorative facade 2 Remove the screw located below the blower motor that holds it to the back of fireplace 3 Pu...

Page 13: ... up to ten 10 feet long 4 Adaptor for fireplace connection Outside Air Installation The outside air assembly may be installed according to the following requirements A Duct length should be kept to a minimum The maximum length of a 4 interiordiameter 100mm insulatedflexibleductis20feet 6 1m The duct can be extended to a maximum of 40 feet 12 m using a 6 interior diameter 150 mm insulated flexible ...

Page 14: ...sion problems 9 Cut and frame square holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 51mm clearance between thechimneyandanycombustiblematerials Atthepointofpenetration throughthefloors ceilingsorroof a1 25mm clearanceisacceptable for AC chimney only see Table 2 Do not fill the required clearance spaces with insulation or any other combustible material 10 Port...

Page 15: ...n place and seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing pitch see Figures 24 and 25 For sloping roofs place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails 6 Place the storm collar over the flashing and tighten it with the bolt supplied Finally seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney using si...

Page 16: ...st be used on the first 15 section 5 m 7 Continue with the regular installation ACBI Chimney 1 Install the first elbow Turn it in the required direction To lock it in place turn 1 8 of a turn Fastenthestrapsattachedtotheelbow to the surrounding frame using nails or drywall screws Figure 27 2 Install the necessary chimney lengths to achievetherequiredoffset Lockthechimney lengths together If penetr...

Page 17: ... 54 1 8 1375 mm B 17 9 16 446 mm 20 7 16 519 mm 24 5 8 625 mm 28 7 8 733mm 37 3 8 949 mm 42 1067 mm 44 3 4 1137 mm 49 1245 mm 59 9 32 1353 mm 61 3 4 1568 mm Chimney Elbow Offset Height One Length Between Elbows Two Lengths Between Elbows 12 18 36 48 12 48 18 48 36 48 48 48 ACBI 7 15º A 5 1 2 140 mm 7 178 mm 11 1 2 292 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 17 1 2 445 mm 19 483 mm 23 5 8 600 mm 26 3 4 679 mm B 32 1 4 81...

Page 18: ...ney in a insulated chase Straps Chimney ACBI ACBI Starter Section Straps Outside Wall OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION WITH WALL PENETRATION Support NOTE This illustration is not to scale It represents how the chimney must be supported A 30 degree offset only is allowed in the USA and a 45 degree maximum offset is allowed in Canada Available from Security Chimneys NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO...

Page 19: ...ney height exceeds 15 feet 4 6 m Table 6 gives maximum height of supported chimney NOTE For the ACBI chimney a support section ACBI7SL must be used every 30 feet 9m or an universal support every 20 feet 6m instead of the universal roof support ST CHIMNEY MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SUPPORTED CHIMNEY 7 Diameter Offset Support Roof Support Secure TempS2100 Nova Temp HT6000 Secure Temp GX 16 feet 5 49 m 18 fee...

Page 20: ...chimney 2 In the middle of the oval drill a hole in the masonry chimney at 30º 3 Increase the size of the hole until a 30º Tubinox liner elbow can be easily slipped through 4 Slide the liner down from the top of the masonry chimney until you reach the hole level 5 Slip through the hole a 30º liner elbow and connect it to the liner 6 Add a small liner section to the liner elbow which will allow the...

Page 21: ... 8 dia 7B26ZE90 H8948 Elbow 45º 8 dia 7B26ZE45 H8949 Telescopic length 8 dia 15 to 26 7B26ZLA H8950 Adjustable length 8 dia 2 5 7B26ZL2A H8951 Length two 2 feet 8KL2 H8954 Length one 1 feet 8KL1 H8953 Wall radiation shield 8 I D 7B26ZR H8952 Optional installation accessories Fireplace Kits Description Cat Part No Rigid firescreen BTZN BTZN Central Forced Air Kit Accessories u Central Forced Air Ki...

Page 22: ...SACMEFBK Decorative Screw Caps Brushed Nickel 2 PR SACMEFBN Timer PR SR2425 Ceramic Glass Left PR SR2356G Ceramic Glass Right PR SR2356D Secondary Air Tube 4 PR SR2379 Log Retainers 2 PR B2CH Around the Glass Gasket 61 3 4 PR SR1685C On the Door Frame Gasket 48 3 8 PR SR1823I Between the Doors Gasket 17 5 8 PR SR1823J Door Radiation Shield Kit PR SR2401KIT Touch up Paint Aerosol Black Metallic H81...

Page 23: ... 7XRSMI30 7XRSMI30 Wall Band XBM XBM Fireplace Model BISTRAD Approved Venting Components manufac tured by Security Chimneys International only 7 diameter chimney ACBI air cooled Secure Temp GX U S only and Secure Temp S 2100 or Nova Temp HT6000 7 diameter chimney for relining masonry chimneys Tubinox chimney or Projet SS 7 diameter with adaptor for installation in a masonry chimney NOTES j Nova Te...

Page 24: ...M at 2100º F Description Cat Part No 6 Length 7 Dia 7LL6 7LL6 12 Length 7 Dia 7LL12 7LL12 24 Length 7 Dia 7LL24 7LL24 36 Length 7 Dia 7LL36 7LL36 48 Length 7 Dia 7LL48 7LL48 Adjustable Length 7 to 11 7 Dia 7L7A 7L7A Split Base Tee 7 Dia 7LT 7LT Tee Cap 7 Dia 7TCS 7TCS Twist Lock Tee Cap 7 Dia 7LTC 7LTC Elbow 30º 7 Dia 7LE30 7LE30 Elbow 45º 7 Dia 7LE45 7LE45 Elbow 90º 7 Dia 7LE90 7LE90 Rain Termina...

Page 25: ...NOTES 25 ...

Page 26: ...l 1 800 655 2008 Replacement parts See Page 22 for a complete replacement parts list Use only parts sup plied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the appliance 2 The serial number of the appl...

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