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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT

C. Negative Pressure

Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances successfully. Considerations for successful draft include:

Preventing negative pressure

Location of appliance and chimney

Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- able for the fireplace to operate properly. Causes for this imbalance include:

Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath) etc.)

tion appliances and exhaust equipment.

Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance,

Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or small isolated spaces.

Recessed lighting should be of “sealed can” design; attic hatches weather stripped or sealed; and attic mounted ductwork and air handler joints and seams taped or sealed.

Range hoods

Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters and other combustion appliances

Clothes dryers

Location of return-air vents to furnace or air condi- tioning

Imbalances of HVAC air handling system

WARNING

Asphyxiation Risk.

Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot

Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.

Upper level air leaks

Recessed lighting

Attic hatch opening

Duct leaks

To minimize the affects of negative air pressure the following must be considered:

Install the outside air kit. Install the intake on the side of the house towards prevailing winds during the heating season.

Ensure adequate outdoor air is supplied for combus-

Recommended Recommended

Location Location

Marginal

Location

Location

Not

Recommended

Location NOT

Recommended

Windward

 

 

Outside Termination Cap

 

Leeward

 

Multi-level Roofs

 

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Hearth and Home Technologies 5100I-GD-B, 5100I-NL-B warranty Negative Pressure

5100I-NL-B, 5100I-GD-B specifications

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