November 21, 2011
7044-140C
Page 37
3100-I ACC Wood Insert
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A. Outside Air Kit Installation
Items Needed for Installation (not supplied)
• 4 inch fl ex aluminum pipe, or if using alternate material,
then it shall be made from durable, non-combustible, heat
resistant material up to 350
o
F. Cut the pipe to the required
length for your installation.
• Phillips head screw driver
• Silicone sealant
Figure 37.1
A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combustion to
take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed by the fi re
must be replaced. Air is replaced via air leakage around win-
dows and under doors. In homes that have tightly sealed doors
and windows, an outside air source is needed. An optional Out-
side Air Kit is available.
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Appliance Set-up
WARNING
Do not draw outside combustion air from:
• Wall, fl oor or ceiling cavity
• Enclosed space such as an attic or garage
• Close proximity to exhaust vents or
chimneys
Fumes or odor may result
Fire Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Outside air inlet must be located to prevent block-
age from:
•
Leaves, snow, ice or other debris
Block may cause combustion air starvation
Smoke spillage may set off alarms or irritate sensi-
tive individuals.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
Length of outside air supply duct shall NOT exceed
the length of the vertical height of the exhaust fl ue.
•
Fire will not burn properly
•
Smoke spillage occurs when door is opened due
to air starvation.
WARNING
Option One - Installation Instructions
The rectangular outside air cover comes packaged with the side
panels. It is necessary to remove the right side panel and block
off the room air with the rectangular ouside air cover.
1. Remove the outside air cover plate on outer can and discard
and reuse the 4 screws.
2. Install optional fl ex adapter to outer can with the same
screws. Do not use plastic wire ties that come with the kit as
they will melt. NOTE: You may need to install the fl ex pipe
into the fi rebox fi rst depending on installation. Attach fl ex to
adapater with at least 2 screws.
3. Ensure existing access hole in fi replace is suffi cient to feed
the 4 inch fl ex.
4. After sliding can into fi replace, feed fl ex into cut opening to
obtain outside combustion air.
5. Level outer can and install appliance. See
page 40.
6. Remove 2 screws from right side panel and remove panel.
7. Remove 6 nuts securing metal screen to back of panel.
8. Attach rectangular outside air cover over the metal screen
using the same 6 nuts.
9. Ensure all wires are properly attached and then re-install
side panel.
Option Two - Installation Instructions
1. Remove the outside air cover plate on outer can and discard
and reuse the 4 screws
2. Ensure existing acces hole in fi replace will not be covered by
the outer can. Existing outside air intake hole may be under
at the rear or side of outer can. Outside air may also enter
down existing chimney chase in some situations.
3. Repeat steps 5 through 9 above with one exception. After
installing the appliance in the outer can, seal the fi replace
opening and trim package with insulation to prevent air leak-
age into the room.
Outside Air
Cover Plate
(Discard)
Rectangular Outside Air
Cover
(included with Side
Panel Assembly)
Termination
Cap
Flex Adapter
