Getting Started; Design And Installation Considerations; Draft - Quadra-Fire 27I-ACC Installation Manual

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Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations
CAUTION
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building, fire officials
or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions,
installation inspection, and permits.
Before installing, determine the following:
• Type of chimney connector to be used
- Single wall, 6 inch (152mm) diameter, stainless
steel, or
- Double wall, 6 inch (152mm) diameter,
stainless steel
• Consult page 28 for clearances to combustibles
• Power outlet located close by for optional blower
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• Do NOT connect this appliance to a
chimney flue servicing another appliance.
• Do NOT connect to any air distribution
duct or system.
May allow flue gases to enter the house.
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Install Guide
B. Draft
Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances
successfully. When a appliance is drafting successfully,
all combustion byproducts are exiting the home through
the chimney.
Considerations for successful draft include:
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To be sure that your appliance burns properly:
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Preventing negative pressure
Location of appliance and chimney
During a low burn, the chimney draft (static pressure)
should be approximately -.04 inch water column (W.C.)
During a high burn the chimney draft should be
approximately -.10 inch (W.C.)
Measure the W.C at 6 inches (152mm) above the top
of the appliance after one hour of operation at each
burn setting.
responsibility for the improper performance of
the appliance system caused by:
Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions
Down drafts
Tight sealing construction of the structure
Mechanical exhausting devices
Over drafting caused by excessive chimney heights
Ideal performance is with height of chimney between
14-16 feet (4.26-4.88m) measured from the base of
the appliance.
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