I. Outside Air Kit
An outside air kit must be used for combustion. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends you utilize the shortest
duct run to optimize the performance of the outside air kit.
The outside air inlet hood should be positioned in a man
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ner that will not allow snow, leaves, etc. to block the inlet.
In some installations the air duct may need to be run verti
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cally. In such an installation, a 3 ft (914 mm) height differ
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ence must be maintained from the top of the uppermost
chimney section to the outside air inlet hood.
Refer to Figures 3.18 and 3.19 when placing the outside
air inlet hood.
The outside air kit comes installed on the right hand side
of the fireplace but may be moved to the other side by fol
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lowing these steps:
1.
Remove outside air collar (Figure 3.12) and the outside
air cover plate (Figure 3.13).
2. Install the cover plate on the right side and the collar
on the left side.
3. Open and remove the lower access panel.
4. Remove the two (2) outer screws (Figure 3.15) to allow
the outside air box to be removed.
5. Pull the outside air box straight out. See Figure 3.16.
6. On the left side, remove the cover plate two (2) screws.
See Figure 3.14.
7. Install the cover plate on the right side where the
outside air box was and install the outside air box in
through the hole on the left side where the cover plate
was.
• Cut a 6-1/2 in. (165 mm) hole in outside wall to
accommodate air piping.
• Use 6 in. (152 mm) metal flex or rigid piping (not supplied)
to directly connect outside air to fireplace intake. Insulate
the pipe to prevent frost condensation. See Figure 3.17.
• Insulating the pipe isn’t required but will help prevent
frost condensation.
• Use the supplied outside air inlet hood.
• Seal between the wall and the pipe with silicone to
prevent moisture penetration and air leaks.
• Seal between the outside air inlet hood and the house
with silicone to prevent air infiltration.
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions.
Wear protective
gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges are sharp.
CAUTION! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! DO NOT
draw
outside combustion air from wall, floor or ceiling cavity, or
enclosed spaces such as an attic or garage.
•
DO NOT
place outside air inlet hood close to exhaust
vents or chimneys. Fumes or odor could be drawn into
the room through the fireplace.
• Locate outside air inlet hood to prevent blockage from
leaves, snow/ice, or other debris. Blockages could cause
combustion air starvation.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Follow these instructions exactly.
Facing materials must be installed properly to prevent
fire.
No materials may be substituted without authorization by
Hearth & Home Technologies.
H. Non-Combustible Facing Board
(Provided)
TOOLS NEEDED:
Powered drill with #2 Phillips head bit;
caulking gun.
Only non-combustible materials (supplied with fireplace)
may be used to cover the metal fireplace front.
NOTE:
All boards are pre-drilled for your convenience.
Boards MUST be attached in the following order:
bottom, sides, and then the top, red-painted side out.
The top and bottom board should each have a hang
tag attached. Leave them attached for referral for the
finishing operation.
• Attach the bottom board to the bottom of the outer
fireplace can with enclosed screws, ensuring the board
is centered.
DO NOT remove hang tags
.
Attach the
side pieces to the outer can and framing members.
•
Center and attach the top board to the outer can and
framing members.
DO NOT remove hang tags.
NOTICE:
1/8 in. of the facing material may be visible
after finishing materials are applied. This 1/8 in. must be
painted or the red will show.
Figure 3.11 Apply Non-combustible Materials
Top Board
Side Boards
Bottom Board
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Quadra-Fire • PIONEER - III • 4182-901 Installation Manual • Rev C • 07/19