Ventis HE275CF - Appendix 1: Installation of the Required Air Intake

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APPENDIX 1: INSTALLATION OF THE REQUIRED AIR INTAKE
• The air intake kit is mandatory and supply air must
either be taken directly outside the fireplace enclosure/
chase or outside the house.
• If the air inlet is installed in the room directly outside
the enclosure/chase, follow the steps illustrated in the
image below; No minimum pipe length is required with
this configuration.
• If the air intake comes from outside the house, also
follow the installation steps below;
• The insulated flexible pipe (D) should be of sufficient
length (at least 10’) and of a configuration to prevent
condensation.
• The outside wall register (E) must not be installed:
- More than 50% of the total height of the chimney;
- At more than 10’ (3 m) above the base of the
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• The fresh air must come from outside the house. The air intake should not take air in the attic,
basement or garage.
• The duct and the air intake can be installed above or below the floor level.
• The air intake should be installed high enough not to be obstructed by snow. It should be protected
from the wind, away from automobile exhaust, a gas meter or other air inlets or outlets.
The following items are included with the fireplace:
- One (1) 4» (76 mm) adapter (B);
- One (1) air intake plate;
- Four (4) screws.
The following items are not included:
- The outside wall register (E);
- The two (2) adjustable collars (C);
- Insulated duct length 4» (D). (Duct must be
HVAC type and must comply with ULC S110 or
UL 181, Class 0 or Class 1 and must withstand
temperatures up to 250° F).
Note: Only remove the knockout that will be used to
connect the fresh air intake assembly.
The fresh air intake can be installed in two different
locations on the fireplace. On the right side (1) of
the fireplace (the most common) or on the right side
under the fireplace (2).
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