Quadra-Fire YOSEMITE-MBK Owner's Manual

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Page 7Yosemite Wood StoveR7004-187LOctober 13, 2015Exterior conditions such as roof line, surrounding trees,prevailing winds and nearby hills can influence stoveperformance. Your local dealer is the expert in your geographicarea and can usually make suggestions or discover solutionsthat will easily correct your flue problem.D. Flue Draft ConsiderationsLocation of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor-mance. As shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6 the chimneyshould:• Be installed through the warm space enclosed by thebuilding envelope. This helps to produce more draft,especially during lighting and die down of the fire.• Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizesthe affects of wind turbulence and down drafts.• Consider the appliance location in order to avoidfloor and ceiling attic joists and rafters.E. Venting SystemsThe venting system consists of a chimney connector (alsoknown as stove pipe) and a chimney. These get extremelyhot during use. Temperatures inside the chimney mayexceed 2000F (1100C) in the event of a creosote fire. Toprotect against the possibility of a house fire, the chimneyconnector and chimney must be properly installed andmaintained. An approved thimble must be used when aconnection is made through a combustible wall to a chimney.A chimney support package must be used when a connectionis made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney.These accessories are absolutely necessary to providesafe clearances to combustible wall and ceiling material.Follow venting manufacturer’s clearances when installingventing system.To be sure that your appliance burns properly, the chimneydraft (static pressure) should be approximately -.04 inch watercolumn (W.C.) during a low burn and -.10 inch W.C. during ahigh burn, measured 6 inches (152mm) above the top of theappliance after one hour of operation at each burn setting.NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhatfor individual installations.F. Tools And Supplies NeededBefore beginning the installation be sure that the followingtools and building supplies are available.Reciprocating sawPliersHammerPhillips Head ScrewdriverFlat Blade ScrewdriverPlumb LineLevelTape MeasureFraming MaterialNon-Combustible SealantGlovesFraming SquareElectric Drill & Bits (1/4”)Safety Glasses1/2 in. - 3/4 in. length, #6 or#8 self drilling screws (need 3per pipe section connection)G. Inspect Appliance & Components andPre-Burn Check List1. Place the appliance in a location near the finalinstallation area and follow the procedures below:2. Open the appliance and remove all the parts andarticles packed inside the Component Pack. Inspectall the parts and glass for shipping damage. Contactyour dealer if any irregularities are noticed.3. All safety warnings have been read and followed.4. This Owner’s Manual has been read.5. Floor protection requirements have been met.6. Venting is properly installed.7. The proper clearances from the appliance andchimney to combustible materials have been met.8. The masonry chimney is inspected by a professionaland is clean, or the factory built metal chimney isinstalled according to the manufacturer’s instruc-tions and clearances.9. The chimney meets the required minimum height.10. All labels have been removed from the glass door.11. A power outlet is available nearby if installingoptional blower assembly.Inspect appliance and components for damage.Damaged parts may impair safe operation.WARNING• Do NOT install damaged components.• Do NOT install incomplete components.• Do NOT install substitute components.Report damaged parts to dealer.Fire Risk.WARNING• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIM-NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLI-ANCE.• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBU-TION DUCT OR SYSTEM.May allow flue gases to enter the house.Asphyxiation Risk.