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Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B Installation Manual • 4059-701 • Rev G • 06/29/15
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Table of Contents
1 Product Specific & Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certification
4
B. Non-Combustible Materials
4
C. Combustible Materials
4
2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
5
B. Design and Installation Considerations
6
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
6
2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
7
C. Tools and Supplies Needed
8
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
8
E. Fireplace System Requirements
8
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions
9
B. Clearances
10
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
10
C. Construct the Chase
11
D. Frame the Fireplace
12
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
13
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
13
G. Outside Air Kit
14
4 Chimney and Termination Installation
A. Chimney Requirements
15
B. Clearances
17
C. Installation Notes
17
D. Frame Openings
17
E. Cut Roof Opening
17
F. Install Firestop
17
G. Assemble Chimney Sections
18
H. Using Offsets/Returns
18
I. Offset Elbow Installation
19
J. Supplementary Support & Stabilizer
19
K. Install Attic Insulation Shield
20
L. Install Roof Radiation Shields
20
M. Attach Flashing
20
Field-Constructed Chase Top Flashing
21
N. Finish Top
22
O. Chimney Termination Requirements
23
5 Shrouds
A. Shroud Requirements
24
B. House Style Shroud
25
C. Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud
26
D. Pyramid Style Shroud
26
6 Finishing
A. Finishing Material
27
B. Hearth Extension, Building and Finishing
29
1. Fireplace Installed Flush on the Floor
and Hearth Extension Raised to
Bottom of Firebox Opening
29
2. Raised Hearth Extension and Raised Fireplace
30
3. Fireplace Opening and Hearth Extension Flush
with the Floor
31
C. Non-Combustible Sealant Material
31
D. Sidewalls/Surrounds
32
E. Mantel and Wall Projections
32
7 Fireplace Setup
A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel
33
B. Install Back Molded Brick Panel
33
C. Install Side Molded Brick Panel
33
D. Install Screens
34
E. Install Mortar (Optional)
34
F. Grate
34
G. Gas Log/Lighter Provision
35
H. Wood Burning Inserts
35
8 Reference Materials
A. Chimney Components
36
B. Optional Components
36
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