Blower Requirements; Blower Duct Routing - FireplaceXtrordinair 44 Elite Installation Manual

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Blower Requirements

The required blower pushes air through blower duct to the fireplace, where it is heated and
distributed into the room.

Blower Duct Routing

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The blower may be located to draw air from the interior or exterior of the home (see Figure 14).
NOTE: For cold environments, it must be located on the interior (see page 8).
Exterior
Fireplace
Interior of Home
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The maximum length for 6" diameter blower duct is 15' (use the included duct & start collar).
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The maximum length for 8" diameter blower duct is 25' (use two 6" to 8" adapters).
NOTE: The shorter the blower duct, the greater
the air flow.
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A maximum of two 90° bends may be used.
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The blower, if located on an external wall,
must be weatherproofed (see Figure 15).
Remove the blower cover and install the
blower. Apply caulk around the perimeter of
the blower housing where it contacts the
external wall and vapor barrier (apply
sparingly). Replace the blower cover.
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The blower may be installed to draw air from
a crawl space or attic if approved by local
building codes (see Figure 16). NOTE:
certain codes require a fire curtain in these
cases.
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Do not draw air from confined areas or from
a garage or area containing fumes or
emissions. The blower inlet must be a
minimum 36" below any exhaust vent.
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Installation
Internal Blower
Exterior Wall
(for qualified installers only)
Exterior
Exterior Wall
Caulk around all
four sides of the
blower housing
External Wall (&
vapor barrier)
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External Blower
Fireplace
Interior of Home
Blower
Cover
Blower
Housing
The blower may be placed
in a ventilated crawl space
(if approved by the local
building department).
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
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