Quadra-Fire 5100 ACC Installation Manual - page 5
October 14, 2013
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5100 I-ACC
C. Negative Pressure
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-
able for the appliance to operate properly. It can be stron-
gest in lower levels of the house.
Causesinclude:
• Exhaustfans(kitchen,bath,etc.)
• Rangehoods
• Combustionairrequirementsforfurnaces,waterheaters
and other combustion appliances
• Clothesdryers
• Locationofreturn-airventstofurnaceorairconditioning
• ImbalancesoftheHVACairhandlingsystem
• Upperlevelairleakssuchas:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
Tominimizetheeffectsofnegativeairpressure:
• Installtheoutsideairkitwiththeintakefacingprevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensureadequateoutdoorairforall combustion appliances
and exhaust equipment
• Ensurefurnaceandairconditioningreturnventsarenot
located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
• Avoidinstallingtheapplianceneardoors,walkwaysor
small isolated spaces
• Recessedlightingshouldbea“sealedcan”design
• Attichatchesweatherstrippedorsealed
• Atticmountedductworkandairhandlerjointsandseams
taped or sealed
• Basementinstallationsshouldbeavoided
D. Tools And Supplies Needed
Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools
andbuildingsuppliesareavailable:
Reciprocating saw
Framing material
Pliers
Hightempcaulkingmaterial
Hammer
Gloves
Phillips screwdriver
Framing square
Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits
Plumb line
Safety glasses
Level
Tapemeasure
Misc. screws and nails
1/2-3/4in.length,#6or#8self-drillingscrews
E. Inspect Appliance and Components
• Removeapplianceandcomponentsfrompackagingand
inspect for damage.
• Vent system components and doors are shipped in
separate packages.
• Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.
• Readalltheinstructionsbeforestartingtheinstallation.
Follow these instructions carefully during the
installationtoensuremaximumsafetyandbenefit.
Inspect appliance and components for damage.
Damaged parts may impair safe operation.
WARNING
• DoNOTinstalldamagedcomponents.
• DoNOTinstallincompletecomponents.
• DoNOTinstallsubstitutecomponents.
Report damaged parts to dealer.
Fire Risk.
WARNING
• Negativepressurecancausespillageofcombus-
tion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide.
• Applianceneedstodraftproperlyforsafety.
Asphyxiation Risk.