B. Mobile Home Installation
You must use an authorized Outside Air Kit Part
1.An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion See page 39 for installation information.
2.Appliance must be secured to the mobile home structure at two attachment points by bolting the pedestal through hearth pad and into floor.
3.Appliance must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding wire or equivalent and terminated at each end with N.E.C. approved grounding device.
4.Appliance must be installed with an approved UL103 HT ventilated chimney connector, UL103 HT chimney, and terminal cap with spark arrestor. Never use a single wall connector (stove pipe) in a mobile home installation. Use only
5.In Canada, this appliance must be connected to a 6 inch (152mm)
629M, STANDARD FOR FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEYS.
6.Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s instructions when installing the flue system for use in a mobile home.
7.Maintain clearance to combustibles.
8.Floor protection requirements must be followed precisely.
9.Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure.
NOTE:
•Offsets from the vertical, not exceeding 45°, are allowed per Section 905(a) of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC).
•Offsets greater than 45° are considered horizontal and are also allowed, providing the horizontal run does not exceed 75% of the vertical height of the vent.
•Construction, clearance and termination must be in com- pliance with the UMC Table 9C. This installation must also comply with NFPA 211.
NOTE: Top sections of chimney must be removable to allow maximum clearance of 13.5 feet (411cm) from ground level for transportation purposes.
10.Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate poisonous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).
11.If unit burns poorly while an exhaust blower is on in home, (i.e., range hood), increase combustion air.
12.Installation shall be in accordance with the Manufacturers Home & Safety Standard (HUD) CFR 3280, Part 24.
| Spark Arestor Cap |
Storm Collar |
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| Roof Flashing |
Joist Shield/Firestop | Double wall |
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| connector pipe |
| Outside Air |
| Rear Vent |
Floor Protector |
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Outside Air Floor Vent |
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Figure 40.1
CAUTION!
•THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED
Do NOT cut through:
•Floor joist, wall, studs or ceiling trusses or any support- ing material that would affect the structural integrity.
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation!
NEVER INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM AS IT WILL CONSUME THE OXYGEN IN THE ROOM.
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