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16 Heatilator • GB4336/GB4992 • 4003-085 Rev H • 04/06
7
7
Appliance Preparation
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses during
installation.
CAUTION
Fire Risk
Asphyxiation Risk
Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as
specifi ed.
• Do not pack air space with insulation or
other materials.
• National building codes recommend
using attic shield to keep loose materials/
insulation from contacting vent.
Failure to keep insulation or other materials
away from vent pipe may cause fi re.
WARNING
A. Installing Outside Air Kit Damper Assembly
This appliance will operate correctly only if adequate ventia-
tion is provided to allow proper draft to the system.
An outside air kit is available as an optional feature with this
appliance. An outside air kit helps to decrease the amount
of room air taken by utilizing outside air for combustion. We
strongly recommend that it be installed.
Outlet placed
higher than 3 ft
below the
termination cap
Attic space
Garage or
combustible
liquids storage
Outlet blocked by
snow, leaves, etc.
Clear area
outside
house or in
ventilated
crawl space
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Use only duct materials specified
by manufacturer (preferably with
short run or mainly straight duct,
except small dip for cold air trap
which will help prevent flow of cold air).
Factory-built
fireplace
Figure 7.2 Outside Combustion Air Placement
Figure 7.1 Outside Air Kit Handle Location
• The outside air kit can only be installed on the left side of
the appliance.
• Refer to the installation instructions provided with the
kit.
Note: The outside air kit inlet thimble should be positioned
in a manner that will not allow snow, leaves, etc. to block
the inlet. A 3 ft. (.91 m) minimum height difference must be
maintained from the top of the uppemost chimney section to
the outside combustion air inlet. Reference Section 2.
Fire Risk
Asphyxiation Risk
Do not draw outside combustion air from:
• Wall, fl oor or ceiling cavity.
• Enclosed space such as an attic or
garage.
• Close proximity to exhaust vents or
chimneys.
Fumes or odor may result.
WARNING
Risk of Smoke Spillage
Outside air inlet must be located to prevent blockage
from:
• Leaves
• Snow/ice
• Other debris
Blockage may cause combustion air starvation.
CAUTION
• Grasp the small black handle located on the side of the
appliance. See Figure 7.1.
• Lift handle and pull towards front. Outside air door should
open.
• Place handle in slot on bracket so outside air door remains
open.
• When through burning appliance, grasp handle and push
outside air door closed.