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ATTENTION BURNTECH FIREPLACE INSTALLER:

THIS NOTICE MUST BE PLACED IN THE HEARTH OF THE FIREPLACE FOR THE 

HOMEOWNER! FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE BURNTECH WARRANTYAND 

COULD CREATE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION

BURNTECH MODULAR FIREPLACE START UP CURING INSTRUCTIONS: 

Burntech Fireplace’s require a specific curing process prior to normal useage. Doing so will 
help to minimize shrinkage cracks in the mortar and in the fireplace components. Please 
follow the curing process as described below prior to normal use of your Burntech 
Fireplace. 

Please refer to your installation manual for important information regarding  

 

First Lighting

 - After construction is completed, all elements of the fireplace must be 

completely dry. This means that the unit must stand 

without

 any firing for a 

minimum 

of 28 days

Light your Vent Free gas logs with a flame approximately 3-4" high and keep lit 

continuous 

for one hour.

 Wait a minimum of 24 hours until second lighting.

 

Second Lighting 

Light your Vent Free gas logs with a flame approximately 4-6" high and 

keep lit continuous for 2 hours. Wait a minimum of 24 hours until the third lighting. 

Third 

Lighting

 – 

Light your Vent Free gas logs with a flame approximately 6-8" high and keep 

lit continuous for 2 hours. Wait a minimum of 24 hours until regular usage.Y

FOR ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS SHEET PLEASE VIST OUR WEBSITE 

AT WWW.BURNTECH.COM

ATTENTION OWNER: THIS VENT FREE FIREPLACE IS DESIGNED FOR 

USE WITH VENT-FREE GAS LOGS ONLY. NEVER BURN WOOD IN THIS 

FIREPLACE AS IT DOES NOT HAVE A CHIMNEY FOR VENTILATION. 

DOING SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PLEASE 

REFER TO YOUR INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY 

WARNINGS AND INFORMATION REGARDING SAFE AND EFFICIENT 

OPERATION. IF YOU DID NOT RECIEVE A COPY OF YOUR 

INSTALLATION MANUAL, ONE MAY BE OBTAINED FOR FREE FROM 

OUR WEBSITE http://burntech.com/downloads-manuals.htm OR BY 

CALLING US AT (818)564-4253.

You may now enjoy your Burntech fireplace!

Summary of Contents for OFS 39

Page 1: ...tested and approved by PFS under ANSI Z21 91 for use with any ANSI Z21 11 2 approved gas logs FORUSEONLYWITHALISTEDGAS FIREDUNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40 000 BTU HR DO NOT BUILD A...

Page 2: ...must be installed in accordance with local codes if any if not in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or CAN CGA B 149 installation codes REV 18 NOV 2009 ANSI Z21 91 2007 Ventless F...

Page 3: ...agrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury Customer Service Parts Replacement Parts and accessories may be purchased...

Page 4: ...FOFS TFS39 44 49 VF Fireplace Parts List ITEM P N DESCRIPTION QTY 1 OFS TFS39 1 OFS TFS44 1 OFS TFS49 1 HEARTH Left or Right 2 2 OFS TFS39 2 OFS TFS44 2 OFS TFS49 2 REAR WALL 4 3 OFS TFS39 3 OFS TFS44...

Page 5: ...Use Only with any Vent free decorative gas log sets meeting standard ANSI Z21 11 2 Vent free decorative gas log sets meeting standard ANSI Z21 11 2 are supplied by others and are limited to any listed...

Page 6: ...down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 8 If the fireplace keeps shutting off see appliance manufacturers troubleshooting instructions 9 Do...

Page 7: ...rntech fireplace Check with the local jurisdiction before you get started Supporting Floor Systems Floor Framing It is important to take into consideration that the load for the Burntech Fireplace is...

Page 8: ...Fireplace must be considered as additional dead load that will have to be supported by the fl oor framing Additional fl oor joists or I joists may be required as determined by the licensed design pro...

Page 9: ...t at time of installation and used under dry conditions the deflection resulting from L 0 5D is permitted to be substituted for the deflection resulting from L D Note that Burntech cannot accept respo...

Page 10: ...re designed to be custom fi nished with facing trim and mantle to be an owner option However all such trim material must meet standard fi replace code requirements Non combustible facing material must...

Page 11: ...ppliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances Non combustible Flex Hose Figure...

Page 12: ...hr Total _______ Btu hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu hr Vent free fireplace 36 000 Btu hr Total 76 000 Btu hr Do not include direct vented gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from...

Page 13: ...surfaces which will have grout applied prior to assembly This will minimize shrinkage and cracks developing in the joint areas Best way to accomplish this is with a bucket of water and a large sponge...

Page 14: ...ly mortar to the remaining Hearth except this time apply beading on surface to be facing floor as shown in Figure 19 1 2 3 4 Figure 19 Hearth shown prepared for Left Side position Before installing si...

Page 15: ...fourth row Temporarily place Lintel between side walls making sure it is flush to the front and snug at the inside Check for alignment Remove Lintel and apply mortar on surfaces to be mated Install L...

Page 16: ...el Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 This gas pipe provision must only be connected to an approved vent free gas log heater certified to ANSI Z21 11 2 heater standard Check local building codes for specific pipe a...

Page 17: ...ide combustion air kit is to be installed The following Firebrick Patterns are available from Burntech OFS TFS XX SHBL Herring Bone Figure 30 OFS TFS XX FRBL Running Bond Figure 31 Initial Fireplace O...

Page 18: ...ncrete slab The concrete strength and durability shall comply with Sections 1903 1904 and 1905 of the International Building Code IBC TABLE R402 2 MINIMUM SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MI...

Page 19: ...ly b Lines defining areas are approximate only Local conditions may be more or less severe than indicated by region classification A severe classification is where weather conditions result in signifi...

Page 20: ...ded at Burntech Fireplace Solutions s option Nothing in this warranty makes Burntech Fireplace Solutions or any affiliate thereof liable in any respect for any injury or damage to the building or stru...

Page 21: ...FOLLOWING NOTICES ON THE INTERIOR HEARTH OF EACH BURNTECH FIREPLACE INSTALLED FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE BURNTECH FIREPLACE WARRANTY AND CREATE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION 1 ATTENTION OWNER...

Page 22: ...PLACE IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A BURNTECH INSTALLATION MANUAL UPON INSTALLATION OF YOUR BURNTECH FIREPLACE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INSTALLER IMMEDIATELY INSTALLER _____________________ PHONE _______________...

Page 23: ...and keep lit continuous for one hour Wait a minimum of 24 hours until second lighting Second Lighting Light your Vent Free gas logs with a flame approximately 4 6 high and keep lit continuous for 2 ho...

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