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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
6 Mobile Home Installation
Installations Into
1. | An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and |
| must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. |
| It must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent |
| room air starvation which can cause smoke spillage |
| and an inability to maintain a fire. Smoke spillage can |
| also set off smoke alarms. See page 11 for detailed |
| information. |
2. | Appliance must be secured to the mobile home structure. |
| Drill a hole on each side of the insert into the outer |
| skin and into the floor. Use plumbers tape to secure to |
| structure (washers may be required). |
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. |
Storm Collar
Joist Shield/Firestop
Figure 20.1
Spark Arestor Cap
Roof Flashing
Double Wall
Connector Pipe
4. | The |
| requirements for outside combustion air supply to the |
| fireplace fire chamber and the chimney must be listed to |
| UL103 HT or a listed UL 1777 full length 6 inch (152mm) |
| diameter liner must be used. It must be equipped with a |
| spark arrestor cap and the outside air must be installed |
| on the insert. |
5. | In Canada, this appliance must be connected to a |
| 6 inch (152mm) |
| |
| 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. |
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. |
NOTE: Top sections of chimney must be removable to allow maximum clearance of 13.5 feet (411cm) from ground level for transportation purposes.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Do not draw outside combustion air from:
•Wall, floor or ceiling cavity
•Enclosed space such as an attic or garage
•Close proximity to exhaust vents or chimneys.
Fumes or odor may result
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.
•Any supporting material that would affect the structural integ- rity.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
•Never install in a sleeping room.
Consumes oxygen in the room.
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