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COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE REQUIRES A SOURCE OF COMBUSTION AIR. IF YOUR HOME
IS OF TIGHT CONSTRUCTION OR HAS NEGATIVE PRESSURE PROBLEMS, YOU
WILL NEED AN OUTSIDE SOURCE OF AIR. BELOW IS A LIST OF POSSIBLE
INDICATORS THAT A SOURCE OF OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR MAY BE REQUIRED.
1. Mobile home installations - Required
2. Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollout occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is
combustion present.
3. Existing
fuel-
fi
red equipment in the house, such as
fi
replaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not operate properly, suffer
smoke roll-out when opened, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.
4. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.
5. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight
fi
tting windows and/or has any powered devices that exhaust
house air.
“Dryer Venting Kit” Installation
6. There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
7. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
If an outside air intake is required, you may purchase a standard 4” Dryer Vent kit
from your local hardware supply store and install it on the rear of the appliance.
When using a Dryer venting kit, the outlet cover must be of a design that DOES
NOT close by means of a
fl
ap or trap door.
You must purchase a style that allows a
continuous in-
fl
ow of air and that has a rodent screen. This adapter can be purchased
from your dealer.
DRYER VENTING KIT INSTALLATION
Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for attaching the dryer vent kit
to the home. Then, attach it to the adapter on the combustion air inlet on the back of
the pedestal.
SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS
WARNING! - Do not install in a sleeping room
CAUTION! - The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, wall, and ceiling/roof must be maintained
.
In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements, mobile home installations must meet
the following requirements:
•
The heater must be permanently attached to the floor.
1. There are two holes in the pedestal base, use 3/8” bolts through the floor.
2. To attach the leg model use two 3/8-16 UNC bolts through the floor.
•
The heater must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home with 8 GA copper
wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.
•
When moving your mobile home, all exterior venting must be removed while the mobile home is
being relocated. After relocation, all venting must be reinstalled and securely fastened.
•
Outside Air is mandatory for mobile home installation. See your dealer for purchasing.
•
Check with your local building officials as other codes may apply.
