Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50 User Manual

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Tested and

Listed by

Beaverton

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

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Hearth & Home Technologies

20802 Kensington Blvd.

Lakeville, MN 55044

Division, HON INDUSTRIES

www.heatnglo.com

NORTH STAR

EPA CERTIFIED

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage, bodily injury or even death. Please read entire manual before you install and use your replace.

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WARNING!

North Star

EPA Certied Fireplace

several appliances simultaneously caused by an unusually tightly sealed home, the combustion air kit supplied with your replace may not provide all the air required to support combustion. Hearth & Home Technologies is not responsible for any smoking or related problems that may result from the lack of adequate combustion air. It is the responsibility of the builder/contractor to ensure that adequate combustion air has been provided for the replace.

4. This fireplace must be installed with the HTI SL Series Chimney System.

The chimney system must always terminate outside the

building. Be sure to follow all chimney specications given in these installation instructions.

5. NEVER leave children unattended when there is a re burning in the replace.

6. This woodburning replace is built for solid wood fuel only. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene,

charcoal lighter uid, or similar liquids in this replace. Keep any flammable liquids a safe distance from the fireplace while it is in use.

7.

DO NOT use chimney cleaners or ame colorants in your replace.

8. While servicing this replace, always shut off any electricity

to the fireplace. This will prevent possible electric shock. Also, make sure the replace is completely cooled before

servicing.

9. To ensure a safe replace system and to prevent the build up of soot and creosote, inspect and clean the replace and chimney prior to use and periodically during the burning season. See page 27 for cleaning instructions.

10. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL. Do not burn treated wood, or wood with salt (driftwood, etc.) Burning materials other than wood (including charcoal) under adverse conditions may generate carbon monoxide in the home, resulting inillness or possible death.

11. Do not connect this unit to a chimney ue already serving another appliance.

12. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as shown in this manual for this appliance.

13. Build re on brick rebox oor. Do not use grates, andirons or other methods to support fuel.

14. For fur ther information refer to NFPA 211 (US) or

CAN/CSA-B365 (Canada).

WARNING!

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION AND WHEN COOLING DOWN, DO NOT TOUCH. SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND LIQUIDS HAVING FLAMMABLE VAPORS AWAY. A SAFETY BARRIER SHOULD BE INSTALLED IF CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.

WARNING!

D

o not operate without fully assembling all components.

WARNING!

Do not store wood within fireplace installation clearances or within the space required for re-fueling and ash removal.

WARNING!

Burning wet unseasoned wood can cause excessive creosote accumulation. When ignited it can cause a chimney re that may result in a serious house re.

CAUTION:

Do not expose the replace to the elements (i.e. rain, etc.) and keep the replace dry at all times. Wet insulation will produce an odor when the replace is used.

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EPA Certied Fireplace

A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS

Th is fireplace system has been tested and listed in accordance with UL127 and ULC-S610-M87 standards, and has been listed by OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc., for installation and operation in the United States and Canada as described in this manual. The North Star Fireplace is approved for mobile home installations when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided. The structural integrity of the mobile home oor, ceiling, and walls must be maintained. The replace must be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home. Outside Air must be installed in a mobile home installation.

This replace has been tested and listed for use with the SL-300 Series chimney and replace components listed on page 7.

Check with your local building code agency before you begin your installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need for permits and follow-up inspections. Be sure local building codes do not supersede UL specications and always obtain a building permit so that insurance protection benets cannot be unexpectedly cancelled.

If you need assistance during installation, please contact your local dealer. For the number of your nearest Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.

B. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIREPLACE

SYSTEM

1. The replace system consists of the following:

a. Fireplace b. Firebrick c. Chimney Termination Cap d. Chimney System e. Hearth Extension f. Outside Air

2. Required Components Include:

a. Chimney Air Kit

3. Optional Components Include:

a. Fire Screen

b. Lintel Bar c. Heat Zone Kit

NOTE: Illustrations used throughout these instructions reect “typical installations” and are for design purposes only. Actual installation may vary slightly due to individual design preferences. However, minimum clearances must be maintained at all times.

The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these installation instructions are not drawn to scale.

Heat-N-Glo® is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies, Division of HON INDUSTRIES.

WARNING!

This replace and its components are designed to be installed and operated as a system. Any alteration to or substitution for items in this system, unless allowed by these installation instructions, will void the OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc., listing and may void the product warranty. It may also create a hazardous installation. Read through these instructions thoroughly before starting your installation and follow them carefully throughout your project.

Figure 3A - Typical Fireplace System

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Recommended

Location

Marginal

Location

Not

Recommended

Location

Location NOT

Recommended

Cathedral Ceiling Construction

2nd Floor

Balcony

1st Floor

Multi-level Roofs

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INSTALLATION AND DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS

The North Star Fireplace requires a minimum ue draft of -0.10 inches of water column on High, and -0.04 inches of water column on Low, as measured with a draft meter. Most dealers have draft meters available to measure your ue draft if you suspect a problem.

If the re is difcult to start, and smoke spills out of the door, or you nd it hard to establish and maintain a moderately high burn rate, then the ue draft is too low and corrective measures must be taken.

OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION

The outside air kit is installed on the right hand side of the replace.

1.

Cut a 6” hole in outside wall to accommodate outside air piping.

2. Use 6” metal ex or rigid piping (not supplied) to directly connect outside air to fireplace intake. Secure with hose clamp.

3. Use the supplied termination cap with a rodent screen.

4. Seal between the wall and the pipe with silicone to prevent moisture penetration.

NOTE: A control knob allows you control of the outside air inlet. Use of outside air for combustion is required to conserve heated air within the structure and to provide make up air to keep the replace venting properly.

IMPORTANT!! OUTSIDE AIR MUST BE IN OPEN POSITION TO OPERATE FIREPLACE PROPERLY

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North Star

23-1/8"

11-1/8"

9-11/16"

6-1/2"

5-7/8"

1"

Fan Electrical Access, (right side of fireplace)

See Page 10

NONCOMBUSTIBLE DECORATIVE MATERIAL

(2) HX4 MICORE FACTORY BUILT HEARTH EXTENSION (Each HX4 = 1/2" (13mm) thick)

HEARTH METAL STRIPS

GAP (SEAL WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE SEALANT)

UP TO BOTTOM OF FASCIA

6" (152mm)

1" (51mm)

40-5/16"

31-1/8

"

37"

3-1/2"

40"

43-13/16"

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FRONT VIEW

C. FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA: Appliance to backwall 1” (25mm)

Appliance to sidewall 1” (25mm) Duct boots to framing 0” (0mm) Top standoffs to header 0” (0mm”)

EXPOSED SURFACES Faceplate to sidewall 16” (406mm)

Heat Zone air grills to ceiling 12”(305mm)

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

MANTEL Mantel from base of replace 60” (1524mm)

Maximum mantel width 12” (305mm

CHIMNEY SECTIONS

Chimney sections at any level require a 2” (51mm) minimum air space clearance between the framing and chimney section.

1. Fireplace and Hearth Extension are ush on the oor:

Combustible ooring 20” (508mm) in front of and 8” (203mm) to either side of the fuel opening; must be insulated with non-combustible oor protection with a minimum thickness of 1” (25mm) and (“k” value = 0.43).

2. Fireplace is ush on the oor and Hearth Extension is raised to the bottom of the fascia:

Raised hearth must be constructed of non-combustible materials such as cement block or equivalent material Decorative combustible ooring on the raised hearth must be 20” (508mm) in front of and 8” (203mm) to either side of the fuel opening must be insulated with non-combustible floor protection with a minimum thickness of 1-1/2” (38mm) and (“k” value = 0.43).

3. Fireplace is recessed in the oor to the bottom of the fascia:

Combustible ooring 30” (762mm) in front of and 8” (203mm) to either side of the fuel opening ;must be insulated with non-combustible oor protection with a minimum thickness of 1” (25mm) and (“k” value = 0.43).

HEARTH EXTENSION / FLOOR PROTECTION

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Figure 5A - Factory Built Hearth Extension

North Star

4"

42"

ID4

INSULATED DUCT

4

"

42"

UD4

UNINSULATED DUCT

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D. CHIMNEY COMPONENTS

The following pictures show the SL-300 Series chimney and replace components which may be safely used with this replace.

Catalog No. Description

CAK4A Chimney Air Kit ID4 Insulated Duct/Outside Air UD4 Uninsulated Duct/Outside Air SL306 Chimney Section - 6” long SL312 Chimney Section - 12” long SL318 Chimney Section - 18” long SL324 Chimney Section - 24” long SL336 Chimney Seciton - 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 Attic Insulation Shield JB877 Chimney Joint Band CB876 Chimney Bracket RF370 Roof Flashing - Flat to 6/12 Pitch RF371 Roof Flashing - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch TR344 Round Termination Cap TR342 Round Telescoping Termination Cap ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345 Square Termination Cap CT35 Chase Top MH842 Mobile Home Thimble MH841 Mobile Home Thimble Extension, 20” HX4 MICORE Hearth Extension, 20” wide Mesh-HHT Fire Screen HHT-Template Metal Face Template HeatZone-Wood Heat Zone Kit LintelBar-HHT Lintel Bar

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Chimney Sections

24"

A

8" 101/2"

Inside

Diameter

8"

Outside

Diameter

10"

A

B

14-1/2"

10-1/2"

2"

10-1/2"

12"

24-5/8"

27-3/8"

12"

31"

24-5/8"

Inside

Diameter

8"

Outside

Diameter

10"

20-3/4"

Catalog No. A B

SL306 6” 4-3/4” SL312 12” 10-3/4” SL318 18” 16-3/4” SL324 24” 22-3/4” SL336 36” 34-3/4” SL348 48” 46-3/4”

A = Actual Length B = Effective length (length of

chimney part after it has been snapped to another)

SL3 - Chimney Stabilizer

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SL315-330 - Offset/Return

Firestop Spacer

Catalog No. A B

FS338 0° 14-1/2” FS339 15° 18-3/8” FS340 30° 16-3/4”

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Chimney Bracket

CB876

RF370 - Roof Flashing

Flat to 6/12 Pitch

JB877

Joint Band

RF371 - Roof Flashing

6/12 to 12/12 Pitch

AS8

Straight Attic

Insulation Shield

North Star

10-1/2"

12"

5-1/4"

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"

22-1/4"

23-1/2"

72" 36"

2"

10-7/8"

24-5/8"

16-5/8"

16-5/8"29"

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TS345/TS345P

Square Termination Cap

ST375

Square Termination Cap

MH841

Mobile Home Thimble

Extension 20”

MH842

Mobile Home Thimble

TR344

Round Termination Cap

TR342

Round Telescoping

Termination Cap

Chase Top

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CT35

CAK4A

Chimney Air Kit

North Star

88-7/8"

44-7/16"

23-5/8"

62-13/16"

42"

51"

23-1/2"

10"

As a room

divider

A

long a wall

In an exterior chase or

projecting into a garage

Across a corner

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E. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements

Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your replace. This replace 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 replace in a basement, near frequently opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of considerable air movement can affect the performance and cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the replace when no outside air is used. Outside air is required for combustion. (see page 21). The North Star Fireplace comes equipped with an outside air inlet to feed combustion air from outside the home, along with an outside air termination cap. Consideration should be given to these factors before deciding on a location.

CLEARANCES!

A minimum 1” air clearance must be maintained at the back and sides of the replace assembly.

Chimney sections at any level require a 2” minimum air space clearance between the framing and chimney section.

Figure 9A - Fireplace Locations

Figures 9B and 9C show two typical installations for the outside air kit. Allowances must be made for 90° bends. Less space is required when ducting goes directly outside without forming elbows.

These are

rough

framing

dimensions

only.

Figure 9B

Installation Along a Wall or an Exterior Chase

Figure 9C

Corner Installation

WARNING! Do not draw outside air from garage spaces. Exhaust products of gasoline engines are hazardous.

Do not install outside air ducts such that the air may be drawn from attic spaces, basements or above the roong where other heating appliances or fans and chimneys exhaust or utilize air. These precautions will reduce the possibility of replace smoking or air ow reversal. The outside air inlet must remain clear of leaves, debris ice and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a re. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.

WARNING! To prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation, the replace must not be installed against vapor barriers

or exposed insulation. Localized overheating could occur and a re could result.

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43-7/8"

42"

2"

24"

14-2 w/ground

Standard wall mount with Junction Box

14-3 w/ground

WIRE NUT

WHITE

GREEN

BLACK

RED

WHITE

Match colors to wire harness (red to red, white to white, etc) and secure with a wire nut

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2. Framing the Fireplace

The North Star Fireplace will t the framed opening width of 43-7/8” tall. The nished cavity depth must be no less than 24”. Framing must extend straight up all the way to the ceiling.

Figure 10A shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the replace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required clearances to combustibles around the replace must be adhered to. Any framing across the top of the replace must be above the level of the top standoffs.

CLEARANCES!

A minimum 1” air clearance must be maintained at the back and sides of the replace assembly.

Chimney sections at any level requ ire a 2” minimum air spac e clearance between the framing and chimney section.

WARNING!

Do not apply combustible nishing materials over any part of the front of this replace or a structure re may result. The metal replace face may only be covered with noncombustible materials such as ceramic tile, brick, or stone. Do not cover or block any cooling air slots.

Position mantel 60” from base of the replace

Figure 10A- Framing the Fireplace

3. Electrical Access and Wiring Diagram

NOTE: The manual override switch, rheostat speed control and cover plate are supplied. You will need to supply: 14-3 wire with ground; 14-2 wire with ground; standard wall mount junction box; wire nuts.

1. Remove outside air cover plate on the bottom

2. Thread the 14-3 with ground wire through the

3. Match colors to wire harness, (red to red, white

NOTE: Wiring for blowers must be done before framed enclosure is completed. If using a Heat Zone kit, it also must be installed before enclosure is complete.

When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide exibility in construction. The following gures are the minimum distances from the base of the replace.

1. Min overall straight height 13 ft.

2. Min height with offset/return 14.5 ft.

3. Max height 50 ft.

4. Max chimney length between

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right side of the replace.

opening with the strain relief on the cover plate.

to white, etc) and secure with wire nuts.

an offset and return

F. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS

12 ft.

Figure 10B- Fan Wiring Diagram

5. Maximum distance between chimney stabilizers 35 ft.

6. Double offset/return minimum height 20 ft.

7.

Maximum unsupported chimney length between the offset and return

8.

Maximum straight unsupported chimney height above the replace

6 ft.

35 ft.

North Star

A

B

1-1/4" OVERLAP

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1. Using Offsets and Returns

a. To bypass any overhead obstructions, the chimney may be offset using a 15° or a 30° offset/return. Perform the following steps

to determine the correct chimney component combination for your particular installation.

b. An offset and return may be attached together or a chimney section(s) may be used between an offset and return.

1) Measure how far the chimney needs to be shifted to enable it to avoid the overhead obstacle. See Figure 11A, dimension

“A” to determine chimney sections required to achieve the needed shift.

2) After determining the offset dimension, refer to Table 1 and nd the “A” dimension closest to but not less than the distance of shift needed for your installation.

3) The “B” dimension that coincides with the “A” dimension represents the required vertical clearance that is needed to complete the offset and return.

4) Read across the chart and nd the number of chimney sections required and the model number of those particular chimney parts.

5) Whenever the chimney penetrates a oor/ceiling, a restop spacer must be installed.

6) The effective height of the replace assembly is measured from the base of replace to top of starter collar.

WARNING!

Do not combine offsets to create an offset greater than 30° from vertical. This may create a re hazard since the natural draft may be restricted.

Table 1 Offset Chart*

15° 30°

A B A B

1-5/8” 13-3/8” 3-7/8” 14-1/2” - - - - - --

2-7/8” 17-3/4” 6-1/4” 18-5/8” 1 - - - - --

- - 8-5/8” 22-3/4” 2 - - - - --

4-1/2” 23-5/8” 9-1/4” 23-3/4” - 1 - - - --

- - 11-5/8” 27-7/8” 1 1 - - - --

6” 29-3/8” 12-1/4” 29” - - 1 - - --

7-1/4” 34” 14-5/8” 33” - 2 - - - --

- - 15-1/4” 34-1/8” - - 2 1 - --

- - 17-5/8” 38-1/4” 1 - - 1 - -

- - 20-5/8” 43-1/2” - - - - - --

10-5/8” 46-3/4” 21-1/4” 44-5/8” - - - - 1 -

11-7/8” 51-3/8” 23-5/8” 48-3/8” 1 - - - 1 -

- - 26-5/8” 53-7/8” - - - 2 - -

13-3/4” 58-3/8” 27-1/4” 55-3/4” - - - - - -

15” 63” 29-5/8” 59” 1 - - - - 1

16-1/2” 68-3/4” 32-5/8” 64-1/4” - 1 - - - 1

18” 74-5/8” 35-5/8” 69-1/2” - - 1 - - 1

- - 38-5/8” 74-5/8” - - - 1 - 1

- - 41” 78-3/4” 1 - - 1 - 1

22-3/4” 91-7/8” 44-5/8” 85” - - - - 1 1

24” 96-1/2” 47” 89-1/8” 1 - - - 1 1

25” 103-1/2” 50-5/8” 95-1/2” - - - - - 2

SL306 SL312 SL318 SL324 SL336 SL348

Figure 11A - Chimney Offset/

Return

Example: Your “A” dimension

from Figure 11A is 14-1/2”. Using Table 1 the dimension closest to, but not less than 14-1/2” is 14-5//8” using a 30° offset/return. It is then determined from the table that you would need 33” (Dimension “B”) between the offset and return. The c himney compone nts that bes t fit your application are two SL312s.

*Proper assembly of air cooled chimney parts result in an overlap at

chimney joints of 1-1/4”. Effective length is built into this chart.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS

D. CHIMNEY COMPONENTS

E. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

F. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS