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3.2INSTALLING IN A VENTED APPLICATION
The appliance and gas logs function as a system. If the appliance is not drafting properly and spilling into the room (check with a match or a smoke stick), reposition the damper clamp until a positive draft is obtained by opening the damper. If negative pressure in home prevents having a positive draft, consult an air quality spe- cialist.
3.2.1 DAMPER STOP INSTALLATION
!WARNING
BEFORE INSTALLING IN A SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE, THE CHIMNEY AND FIREBOX MUST BE CLEANED OF SOOT, CREOSOTE, ASHES, AND LOOSE PAINT BY A QUALIFIED CHIMNEY CLEANER.
The damper must be permanently locked in |
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position to prevent full closure and to provide | DAMPER STOP |
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a minimum flue opening. Various methods |
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be restricted from region to region and it is |
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your area. For your convenience a damper stop |
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is provided with the appliance and may be used |
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where not prohibited by state or local codes. | MINIMUM DAMPER OPENING | |||
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Use the 3” adjustable bolt to adjust the damper to the |
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correct opening, based on the enclosed chart. | CHIMNEY | MASONRY | FACTORY BUILT | |
Should the damper stop not fit, or provide the required | HEIGHT | APPLIANCE | APPLIANCE | |
6 | 33.8” |
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permanent opening from the Minimum Damper Opening |
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8 | 31.2” |
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table, have the damper cut to provide a minimum |
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permanent opening or install an alternate stop. | 10 | 28.7” | 22.1” | |
Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the appliance | 15 | 26.1” | 17.3” | |
20 | 23.7” | 14.5” | ||
shall be permanently closed at time of appliance | ||||
25 | 22.7” | 12.6” | ||
installation. | ||||
| 30 | 21.6” | 11.3” | |
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