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Figure 4-6: Installation of Fresh Air Kit
4.2 Fresh Air Kit
Sufficient air exchange is necessary for the fireplace to
operate properly and to maintain a good combustion. In
an airtight household, the fireplace may not function as
designed due to a lack of air; it is therefore
recommended to install the fresh air kit in such cases.
The fresh air system is an optional kit intended to bring
combustion air into the fireplace from an exterior source.
Note that a minimum distance of seven inches is
required between the side of the unit connecting to the
fresh air kit and the framing to allow significant space
(refer to Figure 3-4).
Note that the Elegance 42 is designed to use a minimum
amount of air during operation. Using an air exchanger or
simply opening a nearby window/door during the ignition
of the unit will achieve a similar result as the fresh air kit.
When the fireplace is idle, there is no air escaping from the house through chimney.
Consult a local authority
having jurisdiction (such as the fire department, the municipal building department, the fire prevention
bureau) to determine if it is mandatory to install a fresh air kit in your area.
General Notes:
The outside air kit should be installed according to the following guidelines:
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The air duct must be insulated, wrapped with a vapor barrier, and have an inner diameter of 4 inches.
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The length of the air duct should not exceed 25 feet.
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The duct should not be elevated more than 10 feet from the base of the unit.
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Fresh air must come from the outside and not from another room or the attic.
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The outside register must be away from automobile exhaust fumes, gas meters, or other vents.
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Avoid installing the air register where it will likely be covered by snow or exposed to strong winds.
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The air register can be installed above or below the level of the fireplace.
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Use the SUPREME FIREPLACES INC. Fresh Air Adapter (ADP4) provided with the unit.
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Use the SUPREME FIREPLACES INC. Fresh Air Kit (UPEA4).
Installation:
1. Cut 4 ½
” diameter hole on the
exterior wall of an ideal location.
2. Install the air register on the exterior
wall.
3. Insert the fresh air adapter (ADP4)
into the fireplace from the exterior
casing. Make sure that the adapter
is
properly
inserted
into
the
combustion air box on top of the
firebox.
4. Secure the fresh air adapter to the
side of the fireplace using two
screws.
5. Install the air duct and secure it with
worm gear clamps.
Figure 4-5: ADP4 Installation in Fireplace
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