Pacific Energy FP16 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - page 18
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Combustion Air
Intake or combustion air can be supplied to the fi replace
in one of two ways. Consult your local building code or
CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning
Appliances and Equipment before proceeding.
1. Outside air supply - Outside air may be drawn through
either side, the back or from below the unit using
4"(100mm) rigid or fl ex pipe into any of the openings
provided in the support base . (Fig. #11).
Installation:
Use an approved 4"(100mm) inlet vent cap. Cut or drill a
corresponding hole in the closest exterior wall or in the
fl oor anywhere inside the chase. Cover the hole with a
20GA wire mesh minimum, rodent screen and staple/
nail in place. Provide water protection as required. Attach
4"(100mm) venting (not supplied).
A typical outside air connection is shown in Fig. #12.
WARNING: This hole must get its air from the outdoors and
be fi nished with an approved vent cap. The use of outside
combustion air for residential installations requires that the
fi replace be secured to the structure to prevent dislodging
of the air duct. Check local building codes for instructions
on sealing the vent cap at the penetration point of the
building. The combustion air inlet ducts can not terminate
in an attic space or garage.
2. Room air supply - The fi replace will draw its air from the
room through the space behind the front trim plate and
into the fi rebox intake. You must ensure the room has
adequate air to operate the unit.
WARNING: This unit is not designed to be operated with
the fi ring door open. In addition to the obvious hazard of
sparks landing on combustibles, an open fi re door will
cause the heater to draw excess air from the living space
and possibly cause suffocation.
CAUTION:
The living space around the heater must be
well ventilated with good air circulation. Anything that
may cause a negative pressure can cause gases or
fumes to be pulled into the living area. During extremely
cold weather, and especially when burning at very slow
rates, the upper parts of the exposed chimney may ice
up, partially blocking the fl ue gases. If blockage occurs,
fl ue gases may enter living space.
FIG. #11
Outside Air openings. 1 in each side,
1 in the rear and 1 in the bottom of
support base.
FIG. #12
WARNING: THE COMBUSTION AIR INLET
MUST BE AT LEAST 5ft(1.5m) BELOW CHIM-
NEY FLUE AND MUST NEVER TERMINATE IN
ATTIC SPACES.