Installing The Tandem ® Transition Kit - Broan HRV90H Series Installation Instructions Manual

3. INSTALLATION (
3.8 I T
NSTALLING THE ANDEM
3.8.1 C
ONNECTION TO TANDEM
1. For each duct, pull back the insulation to expose the interior flexible duct.
2. Connect the interior flexible duct to the smaller part of the Tandem Transition (5" oval) using a tie wrap.
3. Pull the insulation over the joint. Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation.
4. Apply duct tape gently to the joint in order to make an airtight seal. See figures below.
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DUCT ON TOP
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3.8.2 A D
SSEMBLING UAL
Exterior dual hood is coming in separate parts. Using 2 no. 8 x 3/4" screws, assemble the
top metal screen and the plastic grille to the dual exterior hood. Then, slide the bottom metal
screen to the dual exterior hood. See illustration at right.
*Patented.
3.8.3 L D
OCATING THE
The dual exterior hood must be installed at a minimum distance of 18 inches (457 mm) from the ground.
See illustration at right.
Make sure this hood is at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away (or more, as per applicable building codes or
standards) from sources of contamination such as:
• High efficiency furnace vent
• Any exhaust from a combustion source
• Gas meter exhaust, gas barbecue-grill
• Garbage bin
3.8.4 C T
ONNECTING ANDEM
1. Using a jig saw, cut a 6" diameter hole in the exterior wall and insert the Tandem
transition through this hole.
The Tandem Transition must be inserted in such a way that the Exhaust air to outside duct will be located on the top.
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RANSITION
XHAUST AIR TO OUTSIDE
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XTERIOR OOD
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UAL XTERIOR OOD
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RANSITION TO THE UAL
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WARNING
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XTERIOR OOD
CAUTION
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XHAUST AIR TO OUTSIDE DUCT
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(457 mm)
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