Quadra-Fire SANTAFEI-MBK Installation Manual - page 14
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7019-230G
June 5, 2017
Santa Fe Pellet Insert
C. Negative Pressure
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-
ablefortheappliancetooperateproperly.Itcanbestrongest
inlowerlevelsofthehouse.
Causesinclude:
• Exhaustfans(kitchen,bath,etc.)
• Rangehoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliancesandothercombustionappliances
• Clothesdryers
• Locationofreturn-airventstofurnaceorairconditioning
• ImbalancesoftheHVACairhandlingsystem
• Upperlevelairleakssuchas:
- Recessedlighting
- Attichatch
- Ductleaks
Tominimizetheeffectsofnegativeairpressure:
• Installtheoutsideairkitwiththeintakefacingprevailing
windsduringtheheatingseason
• Ensureadequateoutdoorairforallcombustionappliances
andexhaustequipment
• Ensurefurnaceandairconditioningreturnventsarenot
locatedintheimmediatevicinityoftheappliance
• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
smallisolatedspaces
• Recessedlightingshouldbea“sealedcan”design
• Attichatchesweatherstrippedorsealed
• Atticmountedductworkandairhandlerjointsandseams
tapedorsealed
D. Draft
Draftisthepressuredifferenceneededtoventanappli-
ancesuccessfully.Whenanapplianceisdraftingsuc-
cessfully,allcombustionbyproductsareexitingthehome
throughthechimney.
Installthroughthewarmairspaceenclosedbythebuild-
ingenvelope.Thishelpstoproducemoredraft,especially
duringlightinganddie-downofthefire.
Considerationsforsuccessfuldraftinclude:
• Preventingnegativepressure
• Locationofapplianceandchimney
NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no
responsibility for the improper performance of the chimney
system caused by:
• Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions
• Down drafts
• Tight sealing construction of the structure
• Mechanical exhausting devices
E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection
1.
Chimney & Connector:Use3or4inch(76-102mm)diameter
type“L”or“PL”ventingsystem.Itcanbeventedverticallyor
horizontally.
2.
Mobile Home: ApprovedforallListedpelletvent.Ifusingthe
3inch(76mm)verticalTopVentAdapterKitorthe3to6inch
(76-152mm)Top Vent OffsetAdapter, use Listed double wall
flueconnector.AQuadra-FireOutsideAirKitmustbeusedwith
manufacturedhomeinstallations.
3.
Residential: The3inch(76mm)verticalTopVentAdapterKitand
the3to6inch(76-152mm)TopVentOffsetAdapteraretested
touse24gaugesinglewallflueconnectororListeddoublewall
flueconnectortoClassAListedmetalchimneys,ormasonry
chimneysmeetingInternationalResidentialCodestandardsfor
solidfuelappliances.
4.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER.
5
. Secureexhaustventingsystemtotheappliancewithatleast
3screws.Alsosecureallconnectorpipejointswithatleast3
screwsthrougheachjoint.
6. DONOTINSTALLAFLUEDAMPERINTHEEXHAUSTVENT-
INGSYSTEMOFTHISAppliance.
7. DO NOT CONNECTTHISApplianceTOA CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVINGANOTHERAPPLIANCE.
NOTE: All pipe must be welded seam pipe whenever possible.
Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C]
minimum rated only).
NOTE: If burning shelled field corn, you must use approved
venting specifically designed for corn. Follow the instructions
from the venting manufacturer.
WARNING
Risk of Asphyxiation!
Negativepressurecancausespillageofcombustion
fumesandsoot.