North Star
EPA Certified Fireplace
INSTALLATION AND DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS
The North Star Fireplace requires a minimum flue draft of
If the fire is difficult to start, and smoke spills out of the door, or you find it hard to establish and maintain a moderately high burn rate, then the flue draft is too low and corrective measures must be taken.
Recommended
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Recommended
2nd Floor
Balcony
1st Floor
Cathedral Ceiling Construction |
OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION
The outside air kit is installed on the right hand side of the fireplace.
1.Cut a 6” hole in outside wall to accommodate outside air piping.
2.Use 6” metal flex or rigid piping (not supplied) to directly connect outside air to fireplace intake. Secure with hose clamp.
3.Use the supplied termination cap with a rodent screen.
4.Seal between the wall and the pipe with silicone to prevent moisture penetration.
NOTE: A control knob allows you control of the outside air inlet. Use of outside air for combustion is required to conserve heated air within the structure and to provide make up air to keep the fireplace venting properly.
IMPORTANT!! OUTSIDE AIR MUST BE IN OPEN POSITION TO OPERATE FIREPLACE PROPERLY
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