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2700-I ACC Wood Insert
10 Mobile Home Installation
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. |
2. | Unit must be secured to the mobile home structure. |
| Remove bolts from each side of insert and use plumbers |
| tape to secure to structure (a washer may be required). |
| |
3. | Unit must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding |
| wire or equivalent and terminated at each end with N.E.C. |
| approved grounding device. |
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 |
| diameter liner must be used. It must be equipped with a |
| spark arrestor cap and the outside air must be installed |
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
Roof Flashing
| on the insert. |
5. | Refer to page 30 of this manual for clearance to |
| combustibles and floor protections requirements. All |
| clearances must be followed precisely. |
6. | Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the |
| location were the chimney or other component penetrates |
| to the exterior of the structure. |
7. | Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s |
| instructions when installing the flue system for use in a |
| mobile home. |
NOTICE:
Joist Shield/Firestop
Figure 45.1
Double Wall Connector Pipe
WARNING
•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.
NOTICE: Top sections of chimney must be removable to allow maximum clearance of 13.5 feet (411cm) from ground level for transportation purposes.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
•Never install in a sleeping room. Consumes oxygen in the room.
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.
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