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INSTALLATIONS INTO ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES IN MOBILE HOMES
1.
An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and
must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It
must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air
starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an inability
to maintain a fire. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke
alarms.
2.
Unit must be secured to the mobile home structure.
Remove bolts from each side of insert and use plumbers
tape to secure to structure (a washer may be required).
Reinstall bolts.
3.
Unit must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding
wire or equivalent and terminated at each end with N.E.C.
approved grounding device.
4.
The factory-built fireplace must meet (UM)84-HUD
requirements for outside combustion air supply to the
fireplace fire chamber and the chimney must be listed to
UL103-HT or a listed UL-1777 full length 6 inch (152mm)
diameter liner must be used. It must be equipped with a
spark arrestor cap and the outside air must be installed on
the insert. (See Figure 8A and installation instructions
of page 12.)
5.
Refer to page 4 of this manual or the Serial Number/Safety
Label for clearances to combustibles. The label is located
on the left side behind outer skin on a beaded chain
Floor protection requirements on page 4 must be followed
6.
precisely.
7.
Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location were the chimney or other component penetrates
to the exterior of the structure.
8.
Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer's instructions when installing the flue system for use
in a mobile home.
NOTE: Offsets from the vertical, not exceeding 45°, are allowed per Section 905(a) of the Uniform Mechanical Code
(UMC). Offsets greater than 45° are considered horizontal and are also allowed, providing the horizontal run does
not exceed 75% of the vertical height of the vent. Construction, clearance and termination must be in compliance
with the UMC Table 9C. This installation must also complies with NFPA 211.
NOTE: Top sections of chimney must be removable to allow maximum clearance of 13.5 tft (405cm) from ground
level for transportation purposes.
9.
Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate poisonous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME
FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
(i.e., DO NOT CUT THROUGH FLOOR JOIST, WALL STUD,
CEILING TRUSS, ETC.)
Page 8
BODEGA BAY WOOD INSERT
CAUTION:
(IN USA ONLY)
Storm Collar
Joist Shield/Firestop
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
WARNING: NEVER DRAW COMBUSTION AIR FROM A WALL,
FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENCLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.
435-1320B
Spark Arestor Cap
Roof Flashing
Double Wall
Connector Pipe
2. Reinstall using same screws
Figure 8A - Installing Outside Air
August 20, 2008
1. Remove Plate
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