PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME INSTALLATION Freestanding Models – Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS In addition to the standard installation instructions, the following instructions may be required by local, state or federal building codes:
•Stove must be permanently bolted to the floor.
•An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and be unrestricted while unit is in use. Use a galva- nized or stainless steel pipe for the duct (the outside air inlet on the stove is 2" diameter).
•Stove must be permanently electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the home. The location selected for ground attachment to the stove must be dedicated for this purpose.
•See pages 14 through 19 for additional information on venting requirements.
•Do not install appliance in a sleeping room.
•The structural integrity of the manufactured home floor, walls, ceiling and roof must be maintained.
NOTE: The grounding of this product, at installation, must comply with
MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME EXHAUST VENT PIPE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Use only listed type “PL” pellet vent pipe. Pipe should extend at least 3 feet above the part of the roof through which it passes. The top of the pipe should be at least 2 feet above the highest required elevation of any part of the manufactured (mobile) home within 10 feet of the pipe.
If the exhaust vent exits the manufactured (mobile) home at a location other than the roof, and exits at a point 7 feet or less above the ground level on which the manufactured (mobile) home is positioned. A guard or method of enclosing the pipe shall be provided at the point of exit for a height of up to 7 feet. The openings, if any, in this guard shall not allow a 3/4” rod to pass through. A 1/2” rod could pass through but should not be able to touch the pipe when inserted through the opening a distance of 4 inches.
Models – Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS
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