Quadra-Fire VOYA-GRAND-MBK Installation Manual - page 5
March 17, 2014
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VOYAGEUR
C. Negative Pressure
Negativepressureresultsfromtheimbalance ofairavail-
ablefortheappliancetooperateproperly.Itcanbestron-
gestinlowerlevelsofthehouse.
Causesinclude:
• Exhaustfans(kitchen,bath,etc.)
• Rangehoods
• Combustionairrequirementsforfurnaces,waterheaters
andothercombustionappliances
• Clothesdryers
• Locationofreturn-airventstofurnaceorairconditioning
• ImbalancesoftheHVACairhandlingsystem
• Upperlevelairleakssuchas:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
Tominimizetheeffectsofnegativeairpressure:
• Installtheoutsideairkitwiththeintakefacingprevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensureadequateoutdoorairforallcombustionappliances
andexhaustequipment
• Ensurefurnaceandairconditioningreturnventsarenot
locatedintheimmediatevicinityoftheappliance
• Avoidinstallingtheapplianceneardoors,walkwaysor
small isolated spaces
• Recessedlightingshouldbea“sealedcan”design
• Attichatchesweatherstrippedorsealed
• Atticmountedductworkandairhandlerjointsandseams
taped or sealed
• Basementinstallationsshouldbeavoided
D. Tools And Supplies Needed
Beforebeginningtheinstallationbesurethefollowingtools
andbuildingsuppliesareavailable:
Reciprocating saw
Framing material
Pliers
Hightempcaulkingmaterial
Hammer
Gloves
Phillipsscrewdriver
Framingsquare
Flatbladescrewdriver Electricdrillandbits
Plumbline
Safetyglasses
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-
tionfumes,sootandcarbonmonoxide.
• Applianceneedstodraftproperlyforsafety.
Asphyxiation Risk.