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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

The Hearth & Home Technologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed 

for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologies will repair or replace them.  These items include but are not 

limited  to  steel  and  cast  iron  components,  all  gas  burners,  gas  logs,  combustion  chambers,  heat  exchanger  systems, 

stainless  steel  firebox  components,  plating,  doors,  glass  damaged  by  thermal  breakage,  steel  baffle  supports,  steel  and 

ceramic baffles and manifold tubes. Labor is for the first five years.

THREE YEAR WARRANTY

Our EZ Clean firepots are covered under Hearth & Home Technologies three-year warranty program.  Labor is for 3 years.

TWO YEAR WARRANTY

All  electrical  components  such  as  but  not  limited  to  blowers,  wiring,  vacuum  switches,  speed  controls,  control  boxes, 

thermodisc switches, pilot assembly, gas valves, thermostats and remotes are covered under Hearth & Home Technologies 

two-year warranty program.  

ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Porcelain  finishes  are  warranted  against  manufacturer  defects  for  one  year.    Labor  to  repair  or  replace  these  parts  is 

covered for one year, reimbursed per our warranty service fee schedule.

CONDITIONS

This warranty is non-transferable and is made to the original retail purchaser only provided that the purchase was made 

through an authorized dealer of Hearth & Home Technologies It must be installed and operated at all times in accordance 

with  the  Installation  and  Operating  Instructions  furnished  with  this  product,  as  well  as  any  applicable  local  and  national 

codes.  Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty.

Labor to repair or replace items covered under the limited Lifetime Warranty will be covered for the first five years per our 

warranty service fee reimbursement schedule.   Parts covered under the limited Lifetime Warranty will be covered for the 

lifetime of the appliance up to a maximum of ten (10) years after Hearth & Home Technologies discontinues the model and 

two (2) years for optional accessories.  Adjustments, regular maintenance, cleaning and temporary repairs do not qualify for 

a service call fee and will not be covered.  The replacement of consumer replaceable items and installation of upgraded 

component parts do not quality for a service call fee, and will not be covered.

This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or include surface finish on the appliance, door gasketing, glass gasketing, 

firebrick, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials.  It does not cover installation or operational-related problems such 

as overfiring, use of corrosive driftwood, downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions, nearby trees, buildings, 

hilltops,  mountains,  inadequate  venting  or  ventilation,  excessive  offsets,  or  negative  air  pressures  caused  by  mechanical 

systems such as furnaces, fans, clothes dryers, etc.

Any  installation,  construction,  transportation,  or  other  related  costs  or  expenses  arising  from  defective  part(s),  repair, 

replacement, etc., will not be covered by this warranty, nor will Hearth & Home Technologies assume responsibility for them.  

Further, Hearth & Home Technologies will not be responsible for any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, except 

as  results  in  damage  to  the  interior  or  exterior  of  the  building  in  which  this  appliance  is  installed.    This  limited  Lifetime 

Warranty does not apply to the venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the 

installation of this product not manufactured by Hearth & Home Technologies

This warranty is void if the stove has been overfired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other 

damaging chemicals, the stove is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation, or there is any damage to 

the stove or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited to, improper chimney 

or venting installation.  Hearth & Home Technologies may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this 

warranty by either repairing or replacing the unit, or refunding the wholesale price of the defective part(s).

This limited Lifetime Warranty is effective on all appliances sold after May 1, 2002 and supersedes any and all warranties 

currently in existence.

Policy 250-8620  Rev C

Lifetime Warranty

Summary of Contents for BIR50

Page 1: ...ease read entire manual before you install and use your fireplace O T L Tested and Listed by Beaverton Oregon USA OMNI Test Laboratories Inc C Hearth Home Technologies 20802 Kensington Blvd Lakeville...

Page 2: ...shock Also make sure the fireplace is completely cooled before Installation and Draft Considerations 4 A Listings and Code Approvals 3 B Description of the Fireplace System 3 C Fireplace Dimesions Cl...

Page 3: ...F THE FIREPLACE SYSTEM A LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS This fireplace system has been tested and listed in accordance with UL127 and ULC S610 M87 standards and has been listed by OMNI Test Laboratories...

Page 4: ...ot Recommended Recommended Location Location NOT Recommended Cathedral Ceiling Construction 2nd Floor Balcony 1st Floor Multi level Roofs The outside air kit is installed on the right hand side of the...

Page 5: ...and 8 203mm to either side of the fuel opening must be insulated with non combustible floor protection with a minimum thickness of 1 25mm and k value 0 43 2 Fireplace is flush on the floor and Hearth...

Page 6: ...36 long SL348 Chimney Section 48 long SL3 Chimney Stabilizer SL315 Chimney Offset Return 15 SL330 Chimney Offset Return 30 FS338 Firestop Straight FS339 Firestop 15 FS340 Firestop 30 AS8 Straight Att...

Page 7: ...restop Spacer 24 A 8 101 2 Inside Diameter 8 Outside Diameter 101 2 A B 14 1 2 10 1 2 2 10 1 2 JB877 Joint Band 12 24 5 8 27 3 8 12 31 24 5 8 SL306 6 4 3 4 SL312 12 10 3 4 SL318 18 16 3 4 SL324 24 22...

Page 8: ...e Termination Cap CT35 Chase Top CAK4A Chimney Air Kit 15 3 4 TR342 TERMINATION CAP TOP OF UPPERMOST CHIMNEY SECTION 14 1 2 MAX DISTANCE CHASE TOP 23 14 3 4 17 3 4 8 Flue 10 1 2 Outer 16 1 2 13 1 4 22...

Page 9: ...to you when choosing a location for your fireplace This fireplace may be used as a room divider installed along a wall across a corner or used in an exterior chase See Figure 9A Locating the fireplace...

Page 10: ...ystem and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction The following figures are the minimum distances from the base of the fireplace 2 Framing the Fireplace 1 Min overal...

Page 11: ...icular chimney parts 5 Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor ceiling a firestop spacer must be installed 6 The effective height of the fireplace assembly is measured from the base of fireplace to to...

Page 12: ...t passes through the roof See Figure 12A b These chimney heights are necessary in the interest of safety but do not ensure smoke free operation Trees buildings adjoining roof lines adverse wind condit...

Page 13: ...strips measuring approximately 23 x 4 These strips are used to provide added protection where the fireplace and the hearth extension meet Slide each metal strip 2 under the front edge of the fireplac...

Page 14: ...dimension lumber used in the ceiling joists Install the firestop spacer These firestop spacers are designed to provide the minimum 2 air space required around the chimney In all situations the firest...

Page 15: ...y of the mobile home floor wall and ceiling roof must be maintaned i e Do not cut through floor joist wall stud ceiling truss etc WARNING NEVER DRAW COMBUSTION AIR FROM A WALL FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY...

Page 16: ...t gravity from pulling the chimney sections apart the returns and the chimney stabilizers have straps for securing these parts to joists or rafters See Figure 16B 11 Marking the Exit Point of the Roof...

Page 17: ...ks The construction of and materials used for a hearth extension are shown in Figures 17A and 17B A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with any noncombustible decorative material and...

Page 18: ...stible and must not be used The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R value thermal resistance or k factor thermal conductivity PROCEDURE 1 Convert specificati...

Page 19: ...may be positioned no lower than 60 from base of the fireplace The combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 Combustible trim pieces that project no more than 1 1 2 from the face of the firepl...

Page 20: ...ovided with it Storm Collar Chase Flashing 6 min 2 min 2 min Storm Collar Chase Flashing 2 min 14 1 2 max Top of uppermost chimney section 2 Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials main taini...

Page 21: ...laced through cracks around windows under doors etc Most newly constructed houses or existing homes fitted with tightly sealed doors and windows are relatively air tight The North Star Fireplace comes...

Page 22: ...y important to reload your fireplace while enough lively hot coals remain in order to provide the amount of heat needed to dry and rekindle the next load of wood It is best to open the air control for...

Page 23: ...installation and installed in a standard wall mount with junction box on the wall 6 Burning Guidelines The Heat Zone accessory kit conveys warm air from the fireplace through air duct s to remote loca...

Page 24: ...ll notice an odor and perhaps see some vapor rise from the fireplace surface this is normal We recommend that you open a window until the odor dissipates and paint is cured NOTE Fireplace should be ru...

Page 25: ...species of wood you burn the single most important factor that affects the way your fireplace operates is the amount of moisture in the wood The majority of the problems fireplace owners experience ar...

Page 26: ...m These three factors work together as a system to create the flue draft Increasing or decreasing any one of them will affect the other two and thus change the amount of draft in the entire system If...

Page 27: ...terials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all embers have thoroughly cooled 5 O...

Page 28: ...t affect the finish and little maintenance is required just wipe clean as needed CAUTION Do not use polishes with abrasives as it will scratch the surface IMPORTANT REMOVE ALL LABELS FROM GLASS BEFORE...

Page 29: ...SRV28111 when ordering individual brick Provide brick dimension or copy this page mark the desired brick and take it to your authroized dealer IMPORTANT The bricks are very similar in size Be certain...

Page 30: ...place After Fireplace Installation 1 Remove the firebrick from the bottom of the fireplace 2 Remove the 2 screws from the access panel in the firebox floor 3 Pry up the access panel using the screwdri...

Page 31: ...r the air channel and out of hole at the other end It is necessary to remove the first tube in order to remove the baffle 5 Slide fiber board baffle forward to front of fireplace and straight out thro...

Page 32: ...lace 480 1081 32 4 03 Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date 02 17 03 Ending Manufacturing Date __________ EXPLODED VIEW Door Assembly Fascia Assembly Part number list on following page 1 0 27 1 2...

Page 33: ...ng on page 32 832 3400 5 Door Handle Assembly includes 2 door handles HANDLES 480 securing bracket lock nut latch cam key and cam latch 6 Fan Replacement 812 4900 7 Fascia FASCIA NS 8 Glass Assembly f...

Page 34: ...ce Enclosure 16 17 Locations 9 Firestop Spacer 7 Installation 14 Firewood 25 26 Floor Protection 5 Flue 26 Framing 9 10 Fuel 2 25 26 G General Information 21 Glass Cleaning 28 Glass Replacement 28 Gol...

Page 35: ...ents regular maintenance cleaning and temporary repairs do not qualify for a service call fee and will not be covered The replacement of consumer replaceable items and installation of upgraded compone...

Page 36: ...4 03 36 480 1081 PLEASE RETURN THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOME OWNER WHEN INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE ATTENTION INSTALLER...

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