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this appliance cannot operate in a de-pressurised room. the presence of a hood, mechanically
controlled ventilation or another heating appliance requiring air in a well insulated dwelling may cause
disturbances (incorrect combustion, smoke drawn back into the room, etc.). it is important that there
is sufficient quantity of air that can be drawn from the room as it is needed to burn the wood. When the
room’s air intake is insufficient (well insulated homes - eg. 6 Star or more rated homes), a specific air
intake must be installed in conjunction with the appliance (outdoor air kit).
In the case of an unconnected appliance, the air intake specific to the wood heater must have a
minimum 225cm
2
surface area (150cm x 150cm). it must be located either directly outside, or in a room
ventilated to the outside, and must arrive at the base of the inset wood heater (see diagram below -
point
a
or
b
). it must also be protected by a vermin proof grate. possible heat losses due to the creation
of a duct that is too long should also be taken into consideration.
it is preferable to connect to outdoor air in order to optimise combustion control even for homes that
are not well insulated or rated 6 or more stars. Depending on specific building-related conditions (air
tightness, presence of mechanically controlled ventilation, presence of a kitchen hood, etc), this will
make it possible to renew the air when the wood heater is in use and will guarantee that the correct
pressure is maintained inside the room. it is important to indicate that any future alteration of the usage
conditions (installation of mechanical ventilation, a hood or any other appliance requiring air, etc.) may
result in a malfunction such as the emission of smoke inside the room.
CoMbustion air (oPtional outDoor air kit)
a - Bottom connection
B - rear connection
