Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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Finishing
A. Non-combustible Materials
Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any
combination of the following:
- Steel - Iron
- Brick - Tile
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
B. Combustible Materials
Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following
materials:
- Wood - Compressed paper
- Plant bers - Plastic
Any material that can ignite and burn; ame proofed or
not, plastered or un-plastered
74 in.
(1880 mm)
50 in.
(1270 mm)
12 in.
(305 mm)
12 in.
(305 mm)
20 in. (508 mm) Minimum
Figure 12.1 Standard Hearth Extension Dimensions
Table 12.2
C. Hearth Extension
WARNING! Risk of re! High temperatures, sparks, em-
bers or other burning material falling from the replace may
ignite ooring or concealed combustible surfaces.
Metal hearth strips MUST be installed (Section 7.C.).
Hearth extensions MUST be installed exactly as
specied.
Table 12.1
Hearth Extension Insulation Alternatives-Total minimum R Value must equal 2.06
Material
k per inch
thick
R per inch
thick Minimum thickness required
Hearth & Home HX3, HX4 0.49 2.06 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)
USG Micore 300™ 0.49 2.06 1 in.(25.4 mm)
USG Durock™ Cement Board 1.92 0.52 4 1/2 in. (114 mm)
Cement Mortar 5.0 0.20 11 5/8 in. (295 mm)
Common Brick 5.0 0.20 11 5/8 in. (295 mm)
Ceramic Tile 12.50 0.08 29 in. (737 mm)
Armstrong™ Privacy Guard Plus 0.46 2.18 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)
Marble 14.3 to 20.0 0.07 to 0.05 33 to 46 1/2 in. (838 to 1181 mm)
R = 1/k x inches of thickness
You MUST use a hearth extension with this replace.
This replace has been tested and approved for use with
a hearth extension insulated to a minimum R value of
2.32.
The hearth extension material MUST be covered with tile,
stone or other non-combustible material.
Manufactured hearth materials will usually have a published
R value (resistance to heat) or k value (conductivity of
heat). Refer to the formula in Table 12.1 to convert a k
value to an R value,
Refer to Table 12.2 for hearth extension insulation
alternatives.
(R value of hearth must be
equal to or greater than 2.06)
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