Installer's Guide; Section 5: Getting Started; Considerations - Quadra-Fire Edge60 Owner's Manual

EDGE 60 Pellet Fireplace
5
Getting Started
A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using
exact measurements for clearances and floor protection,
before actually beginning the installation. Location of the
appliance and chimney will affect performance.
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety, convenience, traffic flow
• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector and
to minimize the use of chimney offsets.
• Place the appliance where there will be a clear passage
for a Listed chimney through the ceiling and roof.
• Installing the required outside air kit will affect the loca-
tion of the vent termination.
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Windward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
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Recommended Location:
Recommended Location: • Above peak
• Above peak • Inside heated space
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Multi-level Roofs
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:
• Windows
• Air Intakes
• Air Conditioner
• Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls
• Landscaping, vegetation
• Horizontal or vertical vent termination
When locating vent and venting termination, the ideal lo-
cation is to vent above roof line when possible. This mini-
mizes the affects of wind loading.
WARNING! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safe
operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute
components.
CAUTION! If burning shelled field corn, you must use ap-
proved venting specifically designed for corn to prevent
corrosion or degradation. Follow the instructions from the
venting manufacturer.
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
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Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Leeward
NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
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