25 09/207074-803C
7 Mobile Home Installation
You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for
installation in a mobile home.
1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the
combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris,
ice and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while the
appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation which
causes smoke spillage. Smoke spillage can also set o
smoke alarms.
2. The combustion air duct system must be made of
metal. It must permit zero clearance to combustible
construction and prevent material from dropping into
the inlet or into the area beneath the dwelling and
contain a rodent screen.
3. The appliance must be secured to the mobile home
structure by bolting it to the oor (using lag bolts).
Use the same holes that secured the appliance to the
shipping pallet.
4. The appliance must be grounded with #8 solid copper
grounding wire or equivalent, terminated at each end
with an NEC approved grounding device.
5. Refer to Clearances to Combustibles and oor
protection requirements on page 12 for listings to
combustibles and appropriate chimney systems.
6. Use silicone to create an eective vapor barrier at
the location where the chimney or other component
penetrates to the exterior of the structure.
7. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s instructions when
installing the vent system for use in a mobile home.
8. Installation shall be in accordance with the
Manufacturers Home & Safety Standard (HUD) CFR
3280, Part 24.
Spark Arestor Cap
Roof Flashing
Storm Collar
Joist Shield/Firestop
Double Wall
Connector Pipe
Figure 25.1
CAUTION
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE
HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST
BE MAINTAINED
Do NOT cut through:
• Floor joist, wall, studs or ceiling trusses.
• Any supporting material that would aect the
structural integrity.
This appliance is to be connected to a factory-built
chimney conforming to CAN/ULC-S629, Standard for
650°C Factory-Built Chimneys.
For removal of the chimney for mobile home
transportation, contact the proper transportation ocials.
WARNING
Products of combustion generate carbon monoxide and
dierent fuels generate dierent levels.
Carbon monoxide:
• Only use approved fuels in this appliance.
• Always keep door shut during operation. Operating
this appliance with doors open can allow CO to leak
into the home.
CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home.
At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild eects that
are often mistaken for the u. These symptoms include
headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue.
The eects of CO exposure can vary greatly from person
to person depending on age, overall health and the
concentration and length of exposure.
CAUTION
Never draw outside combustion air from:
• Wall, oor or ceiling cavity
• Enclosed space such as an attic or garage
NEVER INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
WARNING
WARNING
It is critical to have a working smoke detector
installed in the home of appliance operation.
• Smoke alarms that are properly installed and
maintained play a vital role in reducing re deaths
and injuries. Having a working smoke alarm reduces
the chance of re related injuries.
Part Numbers:
811-0872
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