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March 27, 2008
4100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
250-7201 Rev D
R
1.
An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and must
remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It must be
unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation
which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a
fi re. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.
2.
Unit must be secured to the mobile home structure. Remove
bolts from each side of insert and use plumbers tape to secure
to structure (a washer may be required). Re-install bolts.
3.
Unit must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding wire or
equivalent and terminated at each end with N.E.C. approved
grounding device.
4. The
factory-built
fi replace must meet (UM)84-HUD requirements
for outside combustion air supply to the fi replace fi re chamber
and the chimney must be listed to UL03 HT or a listed UL-1777
full length six inch (152mm) diameter liner must be used. It must
be equipped with a spark arrestor cap and the outside air must
be installed on the insert.
(See Figure 9A and installation
instructions of page 13.
)
5. Refer
to
page 5
of this manual or the serial number/safety label
for clearances to combustibles. The label is located on a beaded
chain on the left side behind outer skin.
6. Floor protections requirements on
page 5
must be followed
precisely.
7.
Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location were the chimney or other component penetrates to the
exterior of the structure.
8.
Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s instructions when installing the fl ue system for use in a
mobile home.
INSTALLATIONS INTO ZERO CLEARANCE
FIREPLACES IN MOBILE HOMES
(IN USA ONLY)
WARNING: NEVER DRAW COMBUSTION AIR FROM A WALL,
FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENCLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.
CAUTION:
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME
FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
(i.e., DO NOT CUT THROUGH FLOOR JOIST, WALL STUD,
CEILING TRUSS, ETC.)
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
NOTE:
Offsets from the vertical, not exceeding 45°, are allowed per Section 905(a) of the Uniform Mechanical Code
(UMC). Offsets greater than 45° are considered horizontal and are also allowed, providing the horizontal run does
not exceed 75% of the vertical height of the vent. Construction, clearance and termination must be in compliance
with the UMC Table 9C. This installation must also complies with NFPA 211.
NOTE:
Top sections of chimney must be removable to allow maximum clearance of 13.5 ft. (405cm) from ground level for
transportation purposes.
9.
Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate poisonous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).
Spark Arestor Cap
Roof Flashing
Storm Colla
r
Joist Shield/Firestop
Double Wall
Connector Pipe
2. Re-install plate
1. Remove plate
Figure 9A - Installing Outside Air
