C...Negative.Pressure
WARNING
Asphyxiation.Risk.
• Negative pressure can cause spillage of com-
bustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide.
• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-
able for the appliance to operate properly. It can be stron-
gest in lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
•
Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
•
Range hoods
•
Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters
and other combustion appliances
•
Clothes dryers
•
Location of return-air vents to furnace or air conditioning
•
Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
•
Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:
•
Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
•
Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion appliances
and exhaust equipment
•
Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not
located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
•
Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
•
Recessed lighting should be a "sealed can" design
•
Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
•
Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams
taped or sealed
•
Basement installations should be avoided
November 10, 2015
D...Tools.And.Supplies.Needed
Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools
and building supplies are available:
Reciprocating saw
Pliers
Hammer
Phillips screwdriver
Flat blade screwdriver
Plumb line
Level
Misc. screws and nails
1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drilling screws
E...Inspect.Appliance.and.Components
•
Remove appliance and components from packaging and
inspect for damage.
•
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
•. Read.all.the.instructions.before.starting.the.installation..
Follow. these. instructions. carefully. during. the.
installation.to.ensure.maximum.safety.and.benefit.
Fire.Risk.
Inspect appliance and components for damage.
Damaged parts may impair safe operation.
• Do NOT install damaged components.
• Do NOT install incomplete components.
• Do NOT install substitute components.
Report damaged parts to dealer.
7061-197H
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Framing material
High temp caulking material
Gloves
Framing square
Electric drill and bits
Safety glasses
Tape measure
WARNING
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