Heat & Glo LifeStyle BAY-40 Installation of Fireplace, A. Install the Outside Air Kit, Fire Risk

4	Installation of Fireplace
	CAUTION		WARNING
			Fire Risk
	Sharp Edges
			Asphyxiation Risk
	• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses
			Do not draw outside combustion air from:
	during installation.
			• Wall, floor or ceiling cavity.
			• Enclosed space such as an attic or
			garage.
			• Close proximity to exhaust vents or
			chimneys.
A. Install the Outside Air Kit			Fumes or odor may result.
This fireplace will operate correctly only if adequate ventila-
tion is provided to allow proper draft to the fireplace system.			CAUTION
See Section 2.
The outside air kit is supplied with this fireplace. Using an		Risk of Smoke Spillage
outside air kit is highly recommended to minimize the effects		Outside air inlet must be located to prevent blockage
of negative pressure within the structure. We recommend		from:
you utilize the shortest duct run to optimize the performance		•	Leaves
of the outside air kit. Cold air flow can be minimized by put-		•	Snow/ice
ting a small dip in the duct creating a cold air trap. This trap		•	Other debris
can also help prevent heat build-up and exhausting out the		Blockage may cause combustion air starvation.
intake due to the stack effect. The outside air kit inlet should
be positioned in a manner that will not allow snow, leaves,
etc. to block the inlet. In some installations the air duct		The outside air kit is installed on the right side (PIER-40)
may need to be run vertically. In such an installation, a 3 ft		or open end (BAY-40) of the fireplace. See Figure 4.4 for
(.914 m) height difference must be maintained from the top		handle location/operation.
of the uppermost chimney section to the outside combustion		Remove the cover plate from the side (PIER-40) or bottom
air inlet. See Figure 4.2.
		(BAY-40) of the fireplace assembly where the air kit is to be
See Figure 4.3 for proper placement of outside air inlet.
		installed.

	Flexible Duct
	(not supplied)
		Outside Air
Outside Air		Plate
		Assembly
Shield	2 Wire Ties
Figure 4.1 Outside Air Installation
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