Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-MBK Owner's Manual

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Page 6 7037-135E September 1, 2008R4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC)Marginal Location:• Below peakLocation NOT recommended:• Not the highest point of the roof• Wind loading possibleMulti-level RoofsWindwardLeewardRecommended:Outside Air Intakeon windward sideNOT recommended:Outside Air Intakeon leeward sideRecommended Location:• Above peakRecommended:• Insulated exterior chasein cooler climatesRecommended Location:• Above peak• Inside heated spaceLocation NOT recommended:• Too close to tree• Below adjacent structure• Lower roof line• Avoid outside wallMarginal Location:• Wind loading possibleFigure 6.1C. Negative PressureDraft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliancessuccessfully. Considerations for successful draft include:• Preventing negative pressure• Location of appliance and chimneyNegative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-able for the stove to operate properly. Causes for this imbal-ance include:• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath) etc.)• Range hoods• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, waterheaters and other combustion appliances• Clothes dryers• Location of return-air vents to furnace or air condi-tioning• Imbalances of HVAC air handling system• Upper level air leaks• Recessed lighting• Attic hatch opening• Duct leaksTo minimize the affects of negative air pressure the followingmust be considered:• Install the outside air kit. Install the intake on theside of the house towards prevailing winds during theheating season.• Ensure adequate outdoor air is supplied for combus-tion appliances and exhaust equipment.• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents arenot located in the immediate vicinity of the appli-ance,• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkwaysor small isolated spaces.• Recessed lighting should be of “sealed can” design;attic hatches weather stripped or sealed; and atticmounted duckwork and air handler joints and seamstaped or sealed.WARNING• Negative pressure can cause spillage of com-bustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide.• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.Asphyxiation Risk.