DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONNECTION
1)For installations with horizontal
2)Connection to outside the house is REQUIRED for mobile home installations. We strongly urge use of the 60FAK Fresh Air Kit.
90 DEGREE BEND TERMINATION | WIND HOOD TERMINATION |
Wind Hood
3” Min. Diameter
3”
NOTE:
A wire mesh screen with a maximum opening size of 3/8” must be installed.
2”
6”
3)Only noncombustible pipe 2 inches in diameter is approved to use for outside air connections (straight or flexible). PVC pipe is NOT approved and should NEVER be used.
4)If the air inlet is connected to the outside, it MUST be terminated with a vertical
5)Blockage, excessive length, or bends in the air intake pipe will starve the stove of combustion air. A
CAUTION: The operation of exhaust fans such as bath room fans, attic fans, etc. might starve the heater of combustible air creating a negative pressure in the room. Provide adequate ventilation in the room accompanying the heater. If not, the pressure switch may shut off operation of the heater. (Due to negative pressure)
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