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2.12 FRESH AIR INTAKE
When the furnace and the chimney are completely cold, it may be necessary to
provide fresh air by opening a door or a window for a few minutes while lighting
the fire.
Take note that a house constructed or renovated in order to be airtight may lack
the volume of fresh air necessary for the proper combustion of a solid-fuel
heating appliance.
In such a case, when starting up the fire, do not operate appliances that
evacuate air outside the house, such as:
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Range hood
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Air exchanger
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Clothes dryer
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Bathroom fan
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Ventilated central vacuum system
SUFFICIENT COMBUSTION AIR MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES;
LACK OF COMBUSTION AIR CONSTITUTES A DANGER.
NOTE:
It is recommended to install an outside air inlet with a diameter of at least 4
inches in the room where the heating appliance is installed (see drawing next
page). It is preferable to choose a wall which is not exposed to dominant winds,
depending on the conditions surrounding your house.
ATTENTION
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