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A.Design, Installation & Location Consider- ations
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you must consider the location of:
• Windows
1.Appliance Location
Notice: Check building codes prior to installation.
•Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.
•Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and permits.
•Air Intakes
•Air Conditioner
•Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls
•Landscaping, vegetation
When locating vent and venting termination, vent above roof line when possible.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact measurements for clearances and floor protection, before actually beginning the installation
Consideration must be given to:
•Safety, convenience, traffic flow
•Placement of the chimney and chimney connector.
Warning! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
CAUTION! If burning shelled field corn, you must use ap- proved venting specifically designed for corn to prevent corro- sion or degradation. Follow the instructions from the venting manufacturer.
• If you are not using an existing chimney, place the appli- | Notice: Locating the appliance in a location of | |||
| ance where there will be a clear passage for a factory- | |||
| built listed chimney through the ceiling and roof. |
| considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke | |
• Installing an optional outside air kit would affect the loca- | spillage from appliance. Do not locate appliance near: | |||
• Frequently open doors | ||||
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| Recommended Location: | • Above peak |
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| • Above peak | • Inside heated space | ||
Location NOT recommended:
•Not the highest point of the roof
•Wind loading possible
Windward
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Recommended:
•Insulated exterior chase in cooler climates
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Leeward
Recommended: Outside Air Intake on windward side
NOT recommended: Outside Air Intake on leeward side
Figure 5.1
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