Sierra Products Pellet Heater EF5001B-AL - Manual (Page 2)

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Figure 1 -Overall Dim ensions
Figure 2
OUTSIDE COM BUSTION AIR IS M ANDATORY IN
M OBILE OR M ODULAR HO M E INSTALLATIONS.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR
DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM .
VENTING AND INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RE-
STRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREM ENTS IN YOUR AREA.
A LISTED, 4" M INIM UM TYPE "L" PELLET VENT PIPE
IS M ANDATORY ON ALL INSTALLATIONS.
DO NO T INSTALL A FLUE DAM PER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT, DO NOT CONNECT
THIS UNIT TO A CHIM NEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
Use only listed 4" m inim um Type "L" pellet vent and
com ponents for installation. The exhaust vent system
m ust be attached to the unit and to each adjoining section.
All joints for connector pipe shall be fastened with at least
three screws. If vented horizontally, joints shall be m ade
gas-tight by sealing with high tem perature silicon or
m aterial specified by vent pipe m anufacturer. Failure to
use listed pellet vent pipe or install it per m anufacturers
instructions will void your warranty.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER
Vent Pipes’ inner and outer diameters may vary. Check
with vent pipe manufacturer for further details.
W ARNING: Installation of a M obile Hom e Attachm ent Kit
P/N 10412 and outside com bustion air is mandatory in
m obile or modular hom e installations although it m ay
also be used in all residential applications.
An outside air inlet M UST be provided for combustion
and ventilation air. The air inlet m ust rem ain unrestricted
while unit is in use. Outside air connection is located in the
rear of the heater (Figure 2). Use conduit pipe or m etal flex
pipe and/or fittings to m ake the air intake hook-up.
CAUTION: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE M OBILE
HOM E FLOOR, W ALLS AND CEILING/ROO F M UST BE
M AINTAINED.
1. W hen deciding on the location of your heater and vent
pipe, try to m inim ize the alteration and refram ing of
structural com ponents of the building. Vent pipe m ust
be installed so that access is provided for
inspection and cleaning.
2. Avoid installing heater in high traffic areas. Keep
children well away from the heater when in operation.
3. A 4" clearance to com bustibles must be m aintained
for horizontal and vertical venting. W hen passing
through ceilings or walls, you m ust use a listed wall
thim ble, m aking sure all com bustible m aterials and
insulation products are a m inim um of 3" away from the
pellet vent pipe.
4. A non-com bustible hearth pad must be used if
installed on a carpet, w ood floor or other com busti-
ble material (see Figure 3).
5. W hen installing the exhaust vent into an existing
chim ney, a tee m ust be installed behind the heater
before going up into the chim ney. This is necessary in
order to rem ove fly ash accum ulation.
6. Exit termination (distance to openings):
a. 3 ft. m inim um above any forced air inlet located
within 10 ft.
b. 4 ft. m inim um below and horizontally or 1 ft. m inim um
above any door, window or gravity air inlet into any
building.
PELLET HEATERS REQUIRE A MINIMUM 5' VERTICAL
RISE FOR PROPER O PERATION. ADDITIONAL RISE
OF 2' FOR EVERY 1' HORIZONTAL BEYOND 1 ½'.
MINIMUM DRAFT REQUIRED IS -.01 IN.WC. @
CONNECTION.
LOW DRAFT CONDITIONS RESULT IN OVERFEEDING
AND POOR COM BUSTION.