PROPER VENT PERFORMANCE
Check
Draft
Here
Fig. 12
A spillage test must be performed prior to leaving the
fireplace with the customer. Carry this test out in the
following manner.
1) Close all windows and doors in the room; start all
exhaust fans in the house and furnace blower.
2) Light the fireplace and place in operation on high fire.
3) After several minutes, test with smoke match that there
is adequate "pull" at the draft hood opening (located on
the sides of the fireplace near back. See Figure 12)
If the flue is blocked (match being blown back into
room) the Vent Safety Switch will automatically shut
down the heater.
4) Should the heater turn off, wait approximately 10-15
minutes to allow for the switch to reset. Check draft
again. If the smoke is not drawn into the draft hood turn
the fireplace off and check the cause of lack of draft,
consult your dealer for expert advice.
COMBUSTION AIR
It is very important that an adequate air supply is available
when the unit is being operated. Since most homes of
today are tightly sealed and insulated, additional make-
up air is usually necessary.
This fireplace has been designed to operate by drawing air
in from the front and outer perimeters of the fireplace. The
air provides combustion air ensuring a clean burning
flame, dilution air for proper venting, as well as, the air
which the fan circulates over the firebox/heat exchanger
system.
Insulating around the fireplace will result in overheating
and possible malfunctioning of the circulating fan.
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