Using Optional Outside Air Kit - Monessen Hearth LO-RIDER LSTF36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

USE OF OPTIONAL AK-4 OUTSIDE AIR KIT
COMBUSTION AIR
1. Locate combustion air assembly at an exterior location which is not likely to be accidentally blocked in any manner.
Locate assembly amin. of 12" above the snow line to prevent blockage by snow accumulation.
2. Never mount the combustion air inlet assembly in a garage or storage area where combustible fumes such as gasoline
might be drawn into the fi replace.
3. Combustion air can be drawn from the crawl space under a house when an adequate supply of air is provided by open
ventilation.
4. CAUTION: Do not take combustion air from attic space or garage space.
5. locate air supply at least 3' away from any appliance vent terminal.
6. Avoid extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fi replace to the combustion air assembly.
These conditions increase the resistance to the free fl ow of air through the duct. See Figures 22 through 25 for methods
of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies.
Note: Fireplace model in illustrations may not be representative of your appliance.
Above
Snow
Level
Ground
Level
Figure 22 - Basement Installation
Duct Extended
to Miss Joist
To Outside Wall
Figure 24 - Installation Above Basement or
Crawl Space
18
Basement
Wall
Inlet Grill in
8'max.
Soffi t
(Overhang)
Figure 23 - Concrete Slab Installation
Outside
Wall
(Optional Outside Air Runs)
Inside Wall
Figure 25 - 45° Corner Installation on
Slab Floor
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