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Preway BI28B User Manual

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INSTALLATION, SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
AND PARTS LIST
FOR
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
WITH
Prefabricated Chimney
MODELS
MODEL NO.
SIZE
Bl28B
TYPE E
TYPE E
28”-Zero Clearance
36”
-
Zero Clearance
42”
-
Zero Clearance
DO NOT INSTALL IN MOBILE HOME
THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE
FROM THE FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY. AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR
PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP IN A SAFE’PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WHEN WRITING, ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE
FRONT OF THE RIGHT PORCELAIN FIREBOX SHIELD.
DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS FIREPLACE OR
COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF CONSTRUCTION
VOIDS THE WARRANTY AND APPROVALS OF THIS UNIT.
Manufactured by
PREWAY INC.
General Offices and Factory
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN 54494
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Preway BI28B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPreway
ModelBI28B
CategoryIndoor Fireplace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preway Fireplace Overview

Model Identification and Specifications

Details on Preway fireplace models BI28B, BI36B, and BI42B, including their sizes and zero clearance.

Important Safety and Warranty Information

Key warnings against mobile home installation and modifications that void the warranty.

General Installation Requirements

Pre-Installation Checks and Local Codes

Instructions for checking parts, consulting local codes, and confirming no mobile home installation.

Clearances, Grounding, and Wall Shields

Specifies minimum clearances, grounding requirements, and the use of wall shields for safety.

Fireplace Location and Framing

Location Factors and Corner Installation

Guidance on choosing a fireplace location and considerations for corner installations.

Framing Dimensions and Clearances

Provides framing dimensions and clearance requirements for fireplace installation.

Installation Procedures

Framing and Fireplace Placement

Step-by-step instructions for framing, placing the fireplace, and installing elbows.

Chimney Enclosures and Elbow Clearances

Details on chimney enclosure requirements and clearances needed for elbow installations.

Hearth Extension and Floor Preparation

Instructions for preparing the floor and installing the hearth extension with metal strips.

Chimney Chase Construction

Chase Enclosure and Insulation Details

Guidelines for constructing and insulating chimney chases for optimal performance and safety.

Optional Kits and Finishing

Installing the Optional Combustion Air Kit

Step-by-step guide for installing the CAK-42 Combustion Air Kit.

Fireplace Finishing and Mantel Clearance

Information on applying face materials and maintaining mantel clearance.

Finishing and Electrical Connections

Fireplace Facing and Framing Requirements

Details on using non-combustible facings and anchoring them to the fireplace frame.

Optional Blower Wiring and Grounding

Instructions for wiring the optional blower and ensuring proper grounding.

Ceiling and Floor Penetrations

Cutting Ceiling Openings for Chimney

Guidance on accurately cutting ceiling openings for the chimney and installing firestop spacers.

Chimney Firestop Spacer Installation

Instructions for installing firestop spacers when the chimney passes through floors or ceilings.

Roof Installation and Chimney Finishing

Roof Opening and Flashing Installation

Steps for cutting roof openings, installing flashing, and securing shingles.

Chimney Sections, Storm Collar, and Top

How to add chimney sections, install storm collars, and finish the chimney above the roof.

Gas Line, Testing, and Operation

Gas Line Installation and Leak Testing

Procedure for installing the gas line and performing necessary leak tests.

Fireplace Operation and Creosote Warnings

Guidance on building fires, using dampers, operating glass doors, and creosote risks.

Operation and Parts Replacement

Glass Door Operation and Adjustment

Instructions for operating bi-fold glass doors and their adjustment procedures.

Fireplace Parts Replacement Procedures

Detailed steps for removing and replacing fireplace screens, refractories, and hearth.

Hearth and Refractory Crack Care

Information on handling cracks in the hearth and refractories, including sealant.

Ordering Repair Parts

Parts List and Ordering Information

Comprehensive list of fireplace parts with part numbers for ordering.

Chimney Components

Chimney Parts List and Diagrams

Detailed parts list and illustrations for 8" and 10" diameter round chimney systems.

Optional Equipment

Available Optional Accessories

Overview of optional accessories like grates, blowers, doors, and air kits.

Chimney Elbows and Support

Elbow Installation and Chimney Support

Guidelines for installing chimney elbows and supporting the chimney structure.

Chimney Offset Chart

Chart detailing offset calculations for various chimney elbow configurations.

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