COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY
For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an
outside source of combustion air. A 2” inside diameter metallic
pipe, either flexible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the
stove’s rear (refer to figure 3). A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire
mesh)/wind hood must be used at the terminus (refer to figure 4).
All connections must be secured and airtight by either using the
appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL-181-AP foil tape.
For mobile home installations only
: 2” inside diameter pipe
may be used for the first 5 feet of combustion air supply run. From
5 to 10 feet use 2 ¾” inside diameter pipe. No combustion air
supply may exceed 10 feet.
Sources of Outside Combustion Air
a.
In fireplaces
•
Chimney top.
•
Ash clean out door.
b.
For freestanding installations
•
A hole in floor near stove rear terminating only in a
ventilated crawl space.
•
A hole in the wall behind the stove.
WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED
If outside air is not used, it is important that combustion air is
easily available to the air inlet. A closeable outside air register can
be used in tightly insulated homes.
VENTING
The Big E is certified for use with listed TYPE L-Vent, 3” or 4”
diameter in size. The stove was tested with Simpson Duravent
brand. Class “A” chimney is not required. Refer to the instructions
provided by the vent manufacturer, especially when passing
through a wall, ceiling or roof.
This is a pressurized exhaust system. All vent connector joints
must be sealed with 500
°
F (260
°
C) RTV silicone sealant to
ensure consistent performance and avoid smoke spillage. All
horizontal connector joints must be sealed with UL-181-AP foil
tape. We recommend that all vertical vent connector joints be
secured with a minimum of 3 screws.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT
MANUFACTURER.
INSTALLATION
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FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
INSTALLATION
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