Vermont castings ewf36a, Installating outside air kit, Installation precautions – Majestic Appliances EWF36A User Manual

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Vermont Castings EWF36A

20005167

Installating Outside Air Kit

An outside air kit may be installed on the EWF36A. If
desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit,
then two (2) AK-MSTs are required to complete the
installation (from air kit to the outdoors). If the outside
air kits are to be used, the AK-MSTs MUST be installed
BEFORE the fireplace is enclosed.

NOTE: Four (4) inch Class 1 air duct, material or metal
duct (not supplied) may be used with AK-MST. (For
installation in New York State, only aluminum,
noncombustible flexible or type “O” metal ducting
is permissible.)

Installation Precautions

The duct termination should be located so it is exposed
to an out-of-doors opening at least 100 square inches.
If the duct termination must be located in a crawl space
or basement, be sure the termination area has 100
square inches of ventilation opening to outside air.

The duct termination must be located so it does not
compete for air flow with exhaust fans, gas vent hoods
or other air consuming devices or appliances. It must
not be obstructed by rafters, insulation materials or
other obstructions. The less restrictive the air supply,
the better the AK-MST will perform.

It is a good practice to protect your hands and eyes
during installation by wearing work gloves and safety
glasses.

CAUTION: Do not install termination into a garage
or other area that could contain flammable liquids
or fumes, or into an attic space.

Installation Instructions

Determine the location of the fireplace as described in
the fireplace Installation Manual. Then plan location of
the duct termination and the route of the duct run
between the fireplace and the duct termination.

Duct run must be limited to a maximum distance of 40
feet from the fireplace pipe collar to duct termination.
This will provide the least restriction to air flow. No more
than four (4) 90

°

elbows can be used. Duct run may be

horizontal, vertical, inclined or any combination of
these. Vertical duct runs must be at least three (3) feet
below the fireplace chimney flue exit. (Fig. 13) You are
now ready to install the AK-MST Outside Air Kit.

Duct Termination Must
be More Than 3’
Below Chimney

40’ Max.
Duct Run

Duct
Termination

Ceiling

Attic

Duct

Soffit Termination

Exterior Wall

Rain Cap

Duct
Termination

40’ Max. Duct Run

Duct

Exterior Wall Termination

FP1060

Fig. 13 Typical installations.

1. Remove and discard the outside air cover plate

located at the center of both sides of the fireplace.
Use care not to rub against the sharp edges of this
opening to avoid cuts. Remove the four (4) screws
exposed when cover plate is removed. Retain for
future use.

2. Slide the two (2) connecting boxes provided with the

unit into the openings on each side of the unit.

3. Attach the connecting boxes to the inside panel with

four (4) screws removed in Step 1.

Fig. 12 Fasten fireplace in position.

Nail Top
Standoffs

Nail Side
Nailing
Flanges

FP1197

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