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1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion
air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or
snow. It must be unrestricted while the appliance is in
use to prevent room air starvation which causes smoke
spillage. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.
2. The combustion air duct system must be made of metal.
It must permit zero clearance to combustible construc
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tion and prevent material from dropping into the inlet or
into the area beneath the dwelling and contain a rodent
screen.
3. The appliance must be secured to the mobile home
structure by bolting it to the floor (using lag bolts) with
two attachment points. Use the same holes that secured
the appliance to the shipping pallet.
4. The appliance must be grounded with #8 solid copper
grounding wire or equivalent, terminated at each end
with an NEC approved grounding device.
5. Refer to Clearances to Combustibles and floor pro
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tection requirements for listings to combustibles and
appropriate chimney systems.
6. Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the
location where the chimney or other component pen
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etrates to the exterior of the structure.
7. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s instructions when
installing the vent system for use in a mobile home.
8. Installation shall be in accordance with the Manufactur
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ers Home & Safety Standard (HUD) CFR 3280, Part 24.
Installation must comply with Manufactured Home and
Safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3280, Part 24.
WARNING
You must use an authorized Outside Air Kit
for installation in a mobile home.
A. Mobile Home Installation
Spark Arrestor Cap
Roof Flashing
Storm Collar
Joist Shield/Firestop
Approved Class “L”
or “PL” Pellet Vent
CAUTION
Never draw outside combustion air from:
• Wall, floor or ceiling cavity
• Enclosed space such as an attic, garage or
crawl space.
CAUTION
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME
FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAIN
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TAINED
Do NOT cut through:
• Floor joist, wall, studs or ceiling trusses.
• Any supporting material that would affect the structural
integrity.
NEVER INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
Consumes oxygen in the room.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
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