Drolet HeatPack DF00500, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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HeatPack Furnace Installation and Operation Manual
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6 The exhaust system
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL A MANUAL DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST PIPE ON THIS FURNACE.
CAUTION
BEFORE CONNECTING THE FURNACE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, SURE THAT
THE EXHAUST PIPE AND/OR THE EXCHANGERS OF THE FURNACE ARE FREE OF
ALL ITEMS.
6.1 The chimney
The furnace must be connected to a factory-built metal chimney that complies with UL 103
HT (USA) or ULC S629 (Canada).
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Recommended inner diameter
:
6" (152 mm).
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A chimney having a diameter of at most 7" (178 mm) is permitted, if it allows the proper
venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a
qualified installer. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue must be reduced to 6" (152 mm)
by the use of a stainless steel liner.
6.1.1 Factory-built metal chimneys
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To be suitable, a factory-built metal chimney also
called “high temp” chimney, must comply with UL
103 HT (U.S.A.) or ULC S629 (Canada).
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Use only components intended for the brand and
model of chimney you are using.
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Never substitute parts from other chimney
brands.
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Never fabricate your own components.
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The chimney must be a type suitable for solid
fuel.
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To be safe and effective, the chimney must be
installed exactly in accordance with the chimney
manufacturer’s instructions.