Heat & Glo Fireplace HEAT & GLO PIER-40 - Manual (Page 15)

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Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-
able for the fireplace to operate properly. It can be stron-
gest in lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
• Range hoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters
and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
• Location of return-air vents to furnace or air
conditioning
• Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
• Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:
• Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion
appliances and exhaust equipment
• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not
located in the immediate vicinity of the fireplace
• Avoid installing the fireplace near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
• Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design
• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
• Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams
taped or sealed
• Basement installations should be avoided
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure
can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire
must draft properly for safe operation.
NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
the use of direct vent fireplaces in basements.
D. Negative Pressure B. Design and Installation Considerations
Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent fireplaces
successfully. When a fireplace is drafting successfully, all
combustion byproducts are exiting the home through the
chimney.
Considerations for successful draft include:
• Preventing negative pressure
• Location of fireplace and chimney
Before installing, determine the following:
• Where the fireplace is to be installed
• The vent system configuration to be used
• Gas supply piping
• Electrical wiring
• Framing and finishing details
• Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,
wall switch or remote control —are desired
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no
responsibility for the improper performance of the fireplace
system caused by:
• Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions
• Downdrafts
• Tight sealing construction of the structure
• Mechanical exhausting devices
• Improper location of the chimney
C. Draft
NOTICE: Junction box should be installed during initial
setup to avoid major reconstruction.
Heat & Glo • BAY-40, PIER-40 • 34977 • Rev AE • 05/07/13