Combustion AIR Assembly

MODEL AK-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY

1.Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left or right outside of the fireplace. DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected.

2.Place the insulation ring between the AK-4 starting collar and fireplace wall and place the starting collar (4 inch) into the hole on the side of the fireplace. Fasten it in place with the four sheet metal screws provided. Figure 24.

3.Cut a 6-inch diameter opening for model AK-4 in the outside wall covering where the outside vent is to be located. Figure 25.

4.Select and cut a piece of duct sufficient length to attach to the fireplace and protrude at least three inches beyond the face of the wall to which the AK-4 inlet air vent will be attached. The duct may be cut with a standard pocket knife (use FP-4 U duct for maximum efficiency and safety). Do not use a combustible duct. Always use UL Listed Class 0 or 1 duct material.

5.If the duct is the insulated type, push the insulation back from one end of the duct approximately two inches. Figure 26.

6.Slip the exposed end of the duct over the starting collar on the fireplace.

7.Using the sheet metal screws provided, secure the duct end to the collar attached to the fireplace.

8.Nail or screw the combustion air assembly to the surface of the wall.

NOTE: If the wall covering is brick or stone, use appropriate masonry fasteners. Mount the combustion air assembly with “TOP’” upward to prevent cold air from entering through the wall. If it is necessary to splice the duct, a model 403-duct connector should be used to splice duct sections.

GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

WARNING: Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monoxide into the dwelling which can cause serious injury or death to its inhabitants. To reduce these risks to a minimum, the following important notices and instructions should be read and followed carefully.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

1.The provision for a gas line is intended for connection to a decorative gas appliance which has an automatic shutoff device and complies with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSIZ21.60. If a decorative gas appliance is installed, it must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1.

CAUTION: “When a decorative gas appliance is installed, the fireplace damper must be set in the fully open position at all times."

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