Attic insulation shield
must be used to keep
insulation away from
chimney.
Ceiling firestop
on floor of attic
Figure 3.18 Outside Air Inlet Locations
NO
NO
Outlet placed
higher than 3 ft
below the
termination cap
YES
Clear area
outside
house or in
ventilated
crawl space
Figure 3.19 Outside Air Installation
Quadra-Fire • PIONEER - III • 4182-901 Installation Manual • Rev C • 07/19
NO
Garage or
combustible
Attic space
liquids storage
UL181 Listed Class 0
or Class 1 metal flex or
rigid duct
3 ft. (91cm) min. from
top of uppermost
chimney section to
outside air inlet.
Locate outside air inlet
to prevent blockage
from leaves, snow/ice,
or other debris.
NO
Outlet blocked by
snow, leaves, etc.
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