Quadra-Fire CASTILE-CWL-B Owner's Manual

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November 13, 2013 7021-130DPage 5Castile-B FS Pellet Stove2 Getting StartedA. Design, Installation & Location Consider-ationsWarning! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safeoperation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitutecomponents.1. Appliance LocationNOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state andnational codes and regulations.• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fireofficials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,installation inspection and permits.It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, usingexact measurements for clearances and floor protection,before actually beginning the installationConsideration must be given to:• Safety, convenience, traffic flow• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector.• If you are not using an existing chimney, place the appli-ance where there will be a clear passage for a factory-built listed chimney through the ceiling and roof.• Installing an optional outside air kit would affect the loca-tion of the vent termination.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 ventingmanufacturer.Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, youmust consider the location of:• Windows• Air Intakes• Air Conditioner• Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls• Landscaping, vegetationWhen locating vent and venting termination, vent above roofline when possible.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 possibleNOTICE: Locating the appliance in a location ofconsiderable air movement can cause intermittent smokespillage from appliance. Do not locate appliance near:• Frequently open doors• Central heat outlets or returnsFigure 5.1