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OPTIONAL FRESh AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS
OPTIONAL FRESh AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS
3. Insert Slide Assembly through the cut-out as shown in
Figure
15
. Before you fasten ensure that the handle penetrates the
inner firebox wall.
See Figure 16.
Fasten the Slide Assembly
with the four 10 x 1/2 Hex Head Screws provided.
Figure 15
Figure 16
The optional Fresh Air Kit is designed to introduce outside air to
the firebox as desired.
It must be installed prior to, or at the time of firebox installation to
framing.
The Fresh Air kit must be installed prior to the installation of wall
-
board or other finishing materials around the unit.
hardware needed (not provided):
4 inch Aluminum Flex Duct,
2 Band Clamps
Tools needed:
Gloves, Metal snips, 5/16 inch Nut Driver,
Phillips Screwdriver
caution:
Sharp edges
Slide Assembly Installation
1. Begin by removing the rectangular cutout located on the left
side of the unit. Use gloves and sheet metal snips to create
the opening for the Air Door assembly to install into. See
Fig-
ure 13
.
Figure 13
2. Bend the tab out of the way.
See Figure 14.
Figure 14
4. Fasten the Handle Retainer to the firebox side with two
10 x 1/2 Phillips Truss Head Screws as shown in
Figure 16.
5. Push the handle for Open position and pull the handle for the
Closed position. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
completion of Air Kit installation
1. Determine the length of 4 inch diameter rigid or flex duct con
-
nector (installer supplied) you will need from the firebox/fire
-
place to the exterior surface of the outside wall, where the air
kit hood will be installed. Add a few extra inches to the length
to allow for easier attachment of the outside duct connection
prior to securing the outside rain cap hood to the building.
2. Secure the 4 inch diameter duct to the Slide Assembly collar
on the firebox with band clamps or screws (installer supplied).
3. Run the other end of the duct through the exterior wall cutout.
4. From the outside of the building, connect the duct to the collar
on the outside air vent assembly with band clamp or screws
to secure (installer supplied).
5. Secure the Outside Air Vent Assembly to the outside wall with
the four 10 x 1 1/2 Hex Head Slotted Screws provided. Seal
with caulk as necessary.
See Figure 18.
6. Figure 19 illustrates the various options for installation of the
air duct run possibilities.
Note:
In installations where the flex duct would normally be
straight (without turns), it is recommended a turn or dip
be added in the run to reduce air velocity.
OUTSIDE
AIR VENT ASSY
CAULKING
WALL
Caulk and Install Duct Termination
Figure 18
RECOMMENDED TO
ELIMINATE COLD AIR
DRAFT
Figure 19