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BIS BISTRAD Installation And Operation Instructions Manual - page 18
Figure 27
OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
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Rain Cap
Collar
Roof Flashing
Offset Support
Insulated Wall
Radiation Shield
Framing
2” x 3”
Figure 28
Roof Support
NOTE: In cold areas it is recommended to
protect the chimney in a insulated chase.
Straps
Chimney ACBI
ACBI Starter Section
Straps
Outside Wall
OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION WITH WALL PENETRATION
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Support
NOTE: This illustration is not to scale. It represents
how the chimney must be supported. A 30 degree
offset only is allowed in the USA and a 45 degree
maximum offset is allowed in Canada.
*
Available from Security Chimneys™
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Summary of BISTRAD
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Epa wood-burning fireplace p/n 506128-16 rev. M 05/2013 bistrad model bis ® tradition this installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation. Do not al...
Page 2: Warning
Warning to avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials and increas- ing the risk of fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food. Warning never use gasoline, gasoline- type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, naphtha, engine oil or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fir...
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Table of contents safety rules ......................................Page 2 introduction ......................................Page 3 parts required .................................Page 3 optional equipment ...........................Page 3 operating the fireplace .....................Page 3 fuel ....
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Close d close d open open combustion air register time delay air-boost control (t.D.A.B.) medium combustion this is the recommended mode of operating the bis tradition fireplace and should be the one normally used since it will deposit the least amount of creosote on the glass and in the chimney. Th...
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B. Open the doors about 1” and wait 5 seconds until the air flow has stabilized. Then open the doors completely, put the logs in and close the doors. C. Set the air control to the desired burn level. Notes: • for spectacular fire and optimization of the fireplace efficiency, we recommend that the wo...
Page 6: Warning
Door installation the doors must be put in place only when the installation of the bis ® tradition fireplace is completed. All you have to do is fit the male part of the hinge, already on the door, to the female part, which is on the fireplace. To remove the doors, simply pull them up from the hinge...
Page 7: Warning
Warning • use only a ihp glass doors, specifically designed for the bis ® tradition fireplace. • the fireplace cannot be operated without door or firescreen. Consult your dealer to select the correct replacement door or firescreen. • important! To assure proper alignment of glass doors: install this...
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Marginal location wind direction location not recommended outside air intake facing the wind location not recommended location recommended figure 8 when selecting the location, the chimney outlet position and the direction of the wind are important factor affecting the chimney performance. To allow ...
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If this fireplace is being installed in a cold climate, it is especially important to seal all cracks around the fireplace and wherever cold air could enter the room with noncombustible material. Also, the outside air inlet duct should be wrapped with noncombustible insulation to minimize the format...
Page 10: Important
Framing dimensions fireplace opening width a u 46-1/4” 1175 mm b 49-3/8” 1254 mm c 42-3/4” 1086 mm d 20-7/8” 530 mm e 93-7/8” 2384 mm f 47” 1194 mm g 27-3/4” 705 mm h 26-3/4” 680 mm j 66-3/8” 1686 mm k 8” 203 mm l 1” 25 mm notes diagrams, illustrations and photographs are not to scale – consult inst...
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Figure 11 insulated chase construction 7 ft. Min. Attic radiation shield roof support storm collar flashing drywall or any rigid material 2” x 4” 1/2” plywood 6’ 8” min. Firestop * floor ceiling wall * floor ceiling wall fireplace insulate joists same as ceiling draft stops firestop ctdt termination...
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Figure 16 rain cap flashing collar flashing roof support attic radiation shield non-combustible flameproof facing figure 17 figure 15 when installing the double outlet system, the hot air outlets can be installed in the same room as the fireplace, or one or both of the outlets can be installed in ad...
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The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. Remove the plates closing up the 8” diameter holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut the insulation in order to obtain two 8” dia. Open- ings. Fix the adaptors on the fireplace openings by turning clockwise (figure 15). 2. Maintain at l...
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The chimney system chimney installation notes 1. If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better perfor- mance. In areas with continuous temperatures below 0°f (-18°c), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating problems such as low draft, high rate of cr...
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2. From below, install a firestop in each ceiling/ floor separation through which the chimney will pass. At the attic level, install an attic radiation shield from above (figures 22a and 22b). 3. For secure temp ® s2100+ * / nova temp ® ht6000+ * / secure temp gx * chimneys, place the first chimney ...
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Roof down slope hole size degree of slope secure temp ® s2100+ * nova temp ® ht6000+ * secure temp gx * acbi * roof pitch 7” 7” 0 * 15” (380 mm) 15” (380 mm) 2/12 15-3/8” (390 mm) 15-3/8” (390 mm) 4/12 16-1/8” (410 mm) 16-1/8” (410 mm) 6/12 16-7/8” (430 mm) 16-7/8” (430 mm) 8/12 18-1/4” (465 mm) 18-...
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Chimney * elbow offset & height two lengths between elbows 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 8” & 36” 12” & 36” 18” & 36” 24” & 36” 36” & 36” gx s2100+ ht6000+ 7” 15º a 3” (76 mm) 4-1/4” (108 mm) 5-3/4” (146 mm) 7-1/4” (184 mm) 10-1/4” (260 mm) 12-1/4” (311 mm) 13-1/4” (337 mm) 14-3/4” (375 mm) 16-1/4” (413 mm) 19...
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Figure 27 offset chimney installation * rain cap collar roof flashing offset support insulated wall radiation shield framing 2” x 3” figure 28 roof support note: in cold areas it is recommended to protect the chimney in a insulated chase. Straps chimney acbi acbi starter section straps outside wall ...
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Angled wall radiation shield * (xrsmi30 and ac10rsmi30) when traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. Note: 45º angle for canada only (xrsmi45 * ). In cold climate locations (climates wh...
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Installation instructions for masonry application warning: before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep. The following requirements must be respected: 1. The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, lo...
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Installation accessories description cat./part no. Facades (required - order separately) bis ® tradition facade black, btfbk btfbk bis tradition facade hammered steel, btfmc btfmc doors - (required - order separately) bis tradition doors black, btcbk btcbk bis tradition doors hammered steel, btcmc b...
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Clearance to combustibles the following clearances meet the minimum requirements for a safe installation: side wall (fireplace front): 24” (457 mm) measured from the fireplace side. Ceiling: 6’ 8” (2,032 mm) measured from the base of the fireplace fireplace enclosure: bottom: 0” side: 0” to spacer b...
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Secure temp ® gx - 2” insulated galvanized chimney system (recommended insulated system) galvanized (7” id and 11” od) u.S.A. Only description cat./part no. Lengths and misc. Chimney components length 8”, 7gxl8 7gxl8 length 12”, 7gxl12 7gxl12 length 18”, 7gxl18 7gxl18 length 24”, 7gxl24 7gxl24 lengt...
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Acbi chimney* (7” i.D., 13” o.D. Ac - air cooled) * ac chimney is not recommended at elevations above 4,000 feet or in cold climates (climates where temperatures will fall below 32° f / 0° c). Description cat./part no. One of the following adaptors is required if installing an ac chimney system star...
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Notes 25.
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Printed in u.S.A. © 2008 ihp llc p/n 506128-16 rev. M 05/2013 your fireplace's model number ________________________________________ your fireplace's serial number ________________________________________ the date on which your fireplace was installed ___________________________ your dealer's name _...