Combustion Air Supply, Electrical Installation

INSTALLATION

Combustion Air Supply

A 2” inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear. A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh)/wind hood must be used at the terminus. All connections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL-181-AP foil tape.

NOTE: A COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MOBILE HOME

INSTALLATIONS, AND ALSO IN CONVENTIONAL HOME INSTALLATIONS IF THE

UNIT IS BEING INSTALLED IN A BASEMENT, SMALL ROOM, OR EXTREMELY

WELL INSULATED OR AIRTIGHT HOMES.

FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS ONLY: For a mobile home

installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air per federal regulations. 2” inside diameter pipe may be used for the first 5 feet of combustion air supply run. From 5 to 10 feet use 2 ¾” inside diameter pipe.

NO COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY MAY EXCEED 10 FEET OF EVL.

EVL (Equivalent Vent Length) for combustion air supply is calculated the same as for the venting or exhaust pipe.

SOURCES OF OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR

In fireplaces, outside air can be piped to the stove from the chimney top, fireplace ash clean out door, or a hole drilled through the back of the fireplace. The run of pipe for the combustion air supply should be as short as possible for the best performance.

For freestanding installations, this could be a hole in the floor near the stove rear terminating in a ventilated crawl space, or a hole in the wall behind the stove.

In tightly insulated homes, a closeable outside air register can be used.

WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED

If outside air is not used, it is important that the combustion air inlet is not restricted or blocked in any way.

Electrical Installation

This stove is provided with a 6-foot grounded electrical cord extending from the rear of the stove. We recommend connecting to a good, HIGH QUALITY SURGE PROTECTOR that is plugged into a standard three-prong, 120V, 60 Hz electrical outlet. It is highly recommended that you get a surge protector rated as close to 130 Volts and 10 AMPS as possible. The closer your surge protector is to these ratings, the greater the protection for your stove.

Voltage variations or incorrect polarity can lead to serious performance problems, especially related to the control board. The Breckwell electrical system is designed for 120V AC with no more than 5% variation. The polarity of the outlet should also be checked during installation. Most hardware stores carry an inexpensive polarity checker. Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for poor performance or damage due to inadequate voltage or incorrect polarity. If connected to an older, two-prong outlet, a separate ground wire must be run to a proper ground (contact a qualified electrician). Always route the electrical cord so that it will not come in contact with any hot part of the stove.