Section 9: Mobile Home Installation - Heatilator PT60 Owner's Manual

POINTE Pellet Fireplace
9
Mobile Home Installation
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation!
• Never install in a sleeping room.
Consumes oxygen in the the room.
1. An outside air intake must be provided for the combus-
tion air and must:
• Remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow.
• Be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to pre-
vent room air starvation which causes smoke spill-
age.
• Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.
2. The combustion air duct system must be made of metal
and it must:
• Permit zero clearance to combustible construction.
• Prevent material from dropping into the inlet or into
the area beneath the dwelling.
• Must contain a rodent screen.
3. The appliance must be secured to the mobile home
structure by bolting it to the fl oor. See page 33 for
detailed instructions on securing fireplace to the
fl oor.
4. The appliance must be grounded with #8 solid copper
grounding wire or equivalent, terminated at each end
with an NEC approved grounding device.
5. Refer to Clearances to Combustibles and fl oor protec-
tion requirements in Section 6 for listings to combus-
tibles and appropriate chimney systems.
6. Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at
the location where the chimney or other component
penetrates to the the exterior of the structure.
7. Follow the chimney manufacturer's instructions when
installing the vent system for use in a mobile home.
8. Installation shall be in accordance with the Manufacturers
Home & Safety Standard (HUD) CFR 3280, Part 24.
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CAUTION! Maintain the structural integrity of the fl oor, wall,
ceiling and/or roof of the mobile home:
Do NOT cut through:
• Floor joist, wall, studs or ceiling trusses.
• Any supporting material that would affect the structural
integrity.
Storm Collar
Joist Shield/Firestop
Figure 46.1
7051-507
SparkArrestor Cap
Roof Flashing
Approved Class L
or PL Pellet Vent
April 29, 2011