FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Example 1: Locating Heater in Unconfined (Open) Area
NOTICE
An unconfined area has a minimum air volume of 50 cubic feet for each 1000 BTU/Hr input rating of all appliances in the area (cubic feet equals length x width x height of area). Include adjoining rooms only if there are no doors between the rooms or if you add ventila- tion grills between the rooms (see Ventilating Confined Area, page 19).
In an open area, the air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation.
Draft Hood Spillage Test
Follow the steps below to see if enough fresh air is available.
1.Close all windows and doors.
2.If you have a fireplace, start a fire. Build fire until flames are burning strongly.
3.Turn on all exhaust fans. These include exhaust fans for kitchen, bathroom, water heaters (gas or electric), etc.
4.Turn on all vented gas appliances. These include any room heaters, water heaters, clothes dryer, etc.
5.Wait ten minutes for drafts to regulate.
6.Check for
pulls toward the draft hood, there is no spillage. If match flame blows away from the draft hood, there is spillage. This is a hazardous condition. See Draft Hood Spillage, page 18.
Vent Pipe
Draft Hood
Match
Typical
Water
Heater
Vent Pipe
Heater |
Match |
Draft Hood |
Opening |
Figure 13 - Checking for Draft Spillage
No Draft Hood Spillage: This shows there is enough fresh air in area for appliances. Turn off all exhaust fans and appliances if desired.
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