North Star
EPA Certified Fireplace
E. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements
Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase. See Figure 9A.
Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of considerable air movement can affect the performance and cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the fireplace when no outside air is used. Outside air is required for combustion. (see page 21). The North Star Fireplace comes equipped with an outside air inlet to feed combustion air from outside the home, along with an outside air termination cap. Consideration should be given to these factors before deciding on a location.
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Figures 9B and 9C show two typical installations for the outside air kit. Allowances must be made for 90° bends. Less space is required when ducting goes directly outside without forming elbows.
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Figure 9B
Installation Along a Wall or an Exterior Chase
These are
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framing
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Figure 9C
Corner Installation
WARNING! Do not draw outside air from garage spaces. Exhaust products of gasoline engines are hazardous.
Do not install outside air ducts such that the air may be drawn from attic spaces, basements or above the roofing where other heating appliances or fans and chimneys exhaust or utilize air. These precautions will reduce the possibility of fireplace smoking or air flow reversal. The outside air inlet must remain clear of leaves, debris ice and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a fire. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.
WARNING! To prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation, the fireplace must not be installed against vapor barriers or exposed insulation. Localized overheating could occur and a fire could result.
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