Tradewins Furniture RNC5-TPD - Manual (Page 5)

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• At least 3' (1 m) away from the corner of the building*
• At least 3’ away from gas meter, electric meter or a
walkway where fog or ice could create a hazard*
• Not into a garage, workshop or other unheated space
When installing the weatherhood, its outside perimeter
must be sealed with exterior caulking.
* Local code may require greater distances.
Intake Weatherhood Requirements
• Should be located upstream (if there are prevailing
winds) from the exhaust outlet
• At least 6' (2 m) from the exhaust weatherhood *
• At least 6' (2 m) away from dryer vents and air handler
exhaust (medium or high efficiency furnaces)*
• A minimum of at least 6' (2 m) from driveways, oil fill
pipes, gas meters, or garbage containers, swimming
pools*
• At least 18" (460 mm) above the ground, or above the
depth of expected snow accumulation*
• At least 3' (1 m) from the inside/outside corner of the
building*
• Do not locate in a garage, attic or crawl space
* Local code may require greater distances.
36" (1m)
recommended min.
36" (1m)
recommended min.
6' (2m)
recommended min.
18" (460mm) min. 18" (460mm) min.
OUTSIDE CORNER
INTAKE EXHAUST
INSIDE CORNER
Weatherhood arrangement - requires a minimum of 6'
(2m) separation and a minimum of 18" (460mm)
clearance above the higher of the grade or anticipated
snow level.
CAUTION
Weatherhood Clearances
Wide Head Nails
(not supplied)
STRAPS
AND
SCREWS
(supplied)
WIDE HEAD
NAILS
(not supplied)
DETAIL
*NOTE:
Front clearance of
25 inches (635 mm)
is recommended
for ser vicing unit.
Unit is designed for horizontal
installation only as shown.
Using full length hanger straps is
recommended for vibration control,
but can be shorter if required.
Suspending the Unit using the
Provided Hanging Straps
Unit must be installed level to ensure proper
condensate drainage. Due to the broad range of
installation and operational conditions,
consideration must be given for the possibility
of condensation forming on the unit or
connecting ducting. Objects below the
installation may be exposed to condensate.
CAUTION
1. Thermal Collar slides over galvanized
sleeve of Weatherhood.
2. Fasten Thermal Collar to Belt.
3. Slide the Insulated Flexible Ducting over
the Weatherhood's galvanized sleeve and
fasten it to the Thermal Collar.
4. Hood is hinged to allow for easy access
for cleaning of bird screen.
1/4" (6 mm) SCREEN
(front view)
EXTERIOR
WALL
SCREEN
(side view)
COLLAR IS SUPPLIED TO
ENSURE VAPOUR BARRIER
IS 100% SEALED TO
WALL PLATE
12" galvanized
pipe supplied
Installation
Weatherhood Installation