FRESH AIR FOR | Example 2: Locating Heater in Confined (Closed) Area | |||
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| If you install this heater in a confined area, you must provide additional fresh air. | |||
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| This fresh air would come from an adjoining open area or outdoors. | |||
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| openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall | |||
| connecting the two areas. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI | |||
| Z223.1. It lists | |||
Ventilation
Grills into
Closet for
Hot Water
Heater
12"
Ventilation Grills
Connecting Two Rooms to Meet Unconfined Space
12"
Recommended
Fresh Air Duct into Crawl Space in Furnace Area or in
Closet with Water Heater
Figure 15 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
After providing ventilation between rooms, check for draft hood spillage (see Draft Hood Spillage Test, page 17). If draft hood spillage still occurs, provide more ventilation between rooms or provide permanent ventilation from outdoors. See Providing Permanent
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