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FP12 Mundo - Installation and Operation Manual
APPENDIX 4: MANDATORY FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT INSTALLATION
During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion. The FP12 Mundo requires the installation
of a fresh air intake kit.
THE INSULATED FLEXIBLE PIPE LENGTH SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT AND HAVE A CONFIGURATION TO AVOID
CONDENSATION.
THE OUTSIDE WALL TERMINATION MUST NOT BE INSTALLED AT MORE THAN 50% OF THE TOTAL HIGHT
OF THE CHIMNEY AND AT THE MOST 10 FT. (3 M) ABOVE THE BASE OF THE FIREPLACE.
THE FRESH AIR MUST COME FROM OUTSIDE THE HOUSE. THE AIR INTAKE MUST NOT DRAW AIR FROM
THE ATTIC, FROM THE BASEMENT, OR FROM A GARAGE.
THE OUTSIDE WALL TERMINATION SHOULD BE INSTALLED WHERE IT IS NOT LIKELY TO BE BLOCKED BY
SNOW OR EXPOSED TO EXTREME WIND AND AWAY FROM AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST FUMES, GAS METER
AND OTHER VENTS.
The fresh air intake kit included with the fireplace contains the following components:
a.
One (1) 4" adaptor;
b.
Four (4) screws.
The following components are not included:
a.
The outside air inlet cap;
b.
The 2 adjustable straps;
c.
A 4" insulated flexible pipe. (This HVAC type pipe must comply to ULC S110 and/or UL 181, Class 0 or
Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 °F.)
The fresh air intake kit must be installed on
the right side of the fireplace.
