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D. Flue Draft Considerations
Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor- mance. As shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6 the chimney should:
•Be installed through the warm space enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die down of the fire.
•Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the affects of wind turbulence.
•Consider the appliance location to the floor and ceil- ing attic joists.
Exterior conditions such as roof line, surrounding trees, prevailing winds and nearby hills can influence appliance performance. Your local dealer is the expert in your geographic area and can usually make suggestions or discover solutions that will easily correct your flue problem.
To be sure that your appliance burns properly, the chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately
NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhat
E. Tools And Supplies Needed
Before beginning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available.
Reciprocating saw | Framing Material | |
Pliers | ||
Hammer | Gloves | |
Phillips Screwdriver | Framing Square | |
Flat Blade Screwdriver | Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”) | |
Plumb Line | Safety Glasses | |
Level | 1/2” - 3/4” length, #6 or #8 | |
Tape Measure | self drilling screws (you will | |
need 3 per pipe section | ||
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F. Inspect Appliance and Components
•Open the appliance and remove all the parts and articles packed inside.
•Inspect all the parts and glass for shipping damage.
•Contact your dealer if any irregularities are noticed.
•Removed all labels from the glass doors.
•Wipe clean all plated surfaces before first fire.
WARNING
Inspect appliance and components for damage. Damaged parts may impair safe operation.
•Do NOT install damaged components.
•Do NOT install incomplete components.
•Do NOT install substitute components.
Report damaged parts to dealer.
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