Quadra-Fire YOSEMITE-MBK Owner's Manual

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RPage 6 October 13, 2015Yosemite Wood Stove7004-187LRecommendedLocationMarginalLocationLocationNotRecommendedRecommendedLocationLocation NOTRecommendedMulti-level RoofsWindwardLeewardOutside Air Kit Termination CapFigure 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 follow-ing must be considered:• Install the outside air kit. Install the intake on theside of the house towards prevailing winds duringthe heating 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 appliance,• 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 ductwork and air handler joints and seamstaped or sealed.WARNING• Negative pressure can cause spillage ofcombustion fumes, soot and carbon mon-oxide.• Appliance needs to draft properly forsafety.Asphyxiation Risk.