Quadra-Fire MTV-E2-CSB Installation Manual - Install Guide
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7080-131B
March 14, 2014
MT VERNON E2
Install Guide
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Getting Started
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Figure 4.1
A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE: Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.
• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateand
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverrestrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact
measurements for clearances and floor protection, before
actuallybeginningtheinstallation.Locationoftheappliance
and chimney will affect performance.
Considerationmustbegivento:
• Safety,convenience,trafficflow
• Placementofthe chimney and chimney connector and to
minimize the use of chimney offsets.
• Placetheappliancewheretherewillbeaclearpassage
foraListedchimneythroughtheceilingandroof(vertical)
orthroughexteriorwall(horizontal).
• Installingtherequiredoutsideairkitwillaffectthelocation
oftheventtermination.
Whenlocatingventandventingtermination,theidealloca-
tionistoventaboverooflinewhenpossible.Thisminimizes
the affects of wind loading.
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
mustconsiderthelocationof:
• Windows
• AirIntakes
• AirConditioner
• Overhang,soffits,porchroofs,adjacentwalls
• Landscaping,vegetation
• Horizontalorverticalventtermination
2. Floor Support
The supporting floor under the appliance must be able to
handle the weight of the appliance, fuel load and the weight
of the chimney.
Ensure that your floor will support these weights prior to
installation. Add sufficient additional support to meet this
weightrequirementpriortoinstallation.Theweightofthe
applianceis440lbs.withafullloadoffuelthemaxweight
is520lbs.
WARNING
Risk of Fire.
Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do NOT
installdamaged,incompleteorsubstitutecomponents.