Drolet HEATPRO DF03000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Installation and operating instructions for the
HEATPRO WOOD FURNACE
(DF03000 model)
Verified and tested for Canada
and the United States
by an accredited laboratory
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague,
St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec)
Canada G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted
document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from time
to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use of
information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources.
Please keep this document!
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING YOUR FURNACE.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
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HeatPro Furnace Installation and Operation Manual
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS DROLET WOOD FURNACE
As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove, furnace and fireplace
manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all
its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
In the pages that follow you will find general advice on wood heating, detailed instructions
for safe and effective installation, and guidance on how to get the best performance from
this furnace as you build and maintain fires, and maintain your wood heating system.
Congratulations on making a wise purchase.
When this furnace is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the
risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new furnace. Failure
to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. It
is important that you follow the installations guidelines exactly.
You may need to obtain a building permit for the installation of this furnace and the
chimney that it is connected to. Consult your municipal building department or fire
department before installation to determine the need to obtain one. We recommend
that you also inform your home insurance company to find out if the installation will
affect your policy.
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show
evidence of the date you purchased your furnace. Keep your
sales invoice. We also recommend that you register your
warranty online at:
http://www.drolet.ca/en/service-support/warranty-registration
Registering your warranty online will help us to quickly track the
information we need about your furnace.
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Table of contents
PART 1 – INSTALLATION .............................................................................6
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................6
1 Regulations and safety warnings covering installation .......................7
1.1 Regulations covering furnace installation .................................................................... 7
1.2 Cautions and warnings covering installation ............................................................... 7
2 Authorized and non-authorized configuration ......................................8
2.1 Authorized configurations in Canada and United States ............................................. 8
2.2 Authorized configurations in United States only .......................................................... 8
2.3 Non-authorized configuration, Canada and United States .......................................... 9
3 Setting up the unit and clearances ........................................................9
3.1 Unit location ................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Certification label ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Clearances to combustible material .......................................................................... 10
3.3.1 Clearances with single and double wall pipe ........................................................ 11
3.3.2 Cold air return ductwork Clearances ..................................................................... 11
3.3.3 Floor protection ..................................................................................................... 12
4 The venting system ............................................................................... 13
4.1 The chimney ............................................................................................................. 13
4.1.1 Factory-built metal chimneys ................................................................................ 13
4.1.2 Masonry chimneys ................................................................................................ 14
4.1.3 Minimum chimney height ...................................................................................... 15
4.2 The connector pipe ................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Best practices and requisites of the installation code ........................................... 15
5 Hot air distribution and air return system ........................................... 17
5.1 Hot air distribution plenum height according to ceiling height ................................... 18
5.1.1 Plenum’s minimum height; (only plenum (B) must be used) ................................. 18
5.1.2 Adjustable height of the plenum; (with the plenum extension cut off (A)). ............ 19
5.1.3 Adjustable height of the plenum (A and B); (without cutting) 79’’ (200 cm) to 88’’
(224 cm). .............................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Assembling the hot air distribution plenum (A and B). .............................................. 20
5.2.1 Assembling the plenum extension (A) by means of 12 screws and corner
reinforcements ...................................................................................................... 20
5.2.2 Assembling the plenum (B) ................................................................................... 21
5.2.3 Assembling the plenum extension (A) to the plenum (B) ...................................... 23
5.3 Installation of the assembled plenum on the furnace ................................................ 24
5.4 Configuration and restrictions of hot air distribution system ...................................... 25
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5.4.1 Start-off plenum .................................................................................................... 25
5.4.2 Installing the start-off adapters ............................................................................. 26
5.4.3 Minimum amount of outlets and maximum lengths of ducts ................................. 26
5.5 Air return system and filter ........................................................................................ 28
6 Combustion air ...................................................................................... 29
7 Electrical connection, adjustment of components and calibration of
the draw ................................................................................................. 29
7.1 Raccordement électrique .......................................................................................... 29
7.2 Installation and connection of the “RTD” thermal probe ............................................ 31
7.3 Blower technical Data ............................................................................................... 33
7.4 Draw Calibration ....................................................................................................... 33
7.4.1 The use of a thermometer .................................................................................... 34
Appendix 1: Optional thermostat installation ........................................... 35
Appendix 2: Optional air filters (AC01390, AC01391) .............................. 37
Appendix 3: Optional Fresh air return adapter (AC01392) ...................... 38
PART 2 –OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 39
7.5 How to prepare or buy good firewood ....................................................................... 39
7.5.1 What is good firewood? ........................................................................................ 39
7.5.2 Tree species ......................................................................................................... 39
7.5.3 Log length ............................................................................................................. 39
7.5.4 Piece size ............................................................................................................. 40
7.5.5 How to dry firewood .............................................................................................. 40
7.5.6 Judging firewood moisture content ....................................................................... 41
8 Operating your furnace ......................................................................... 41
8.1 Your first fires ............................................................................................................ 41
8.2 Lighting fires .............................................................................................................. 42
8.2.1 Conventional fire starting ...................................................................................... 42
8.2.2 The top down fire .................................................................................................. 42
8.2.3 Two parallel logs ................................................................................................... 43
8.2.4 Using fire starters .................................................................................................. 43
8.3 Maintaining wood fires .............................................................................................. 43
8.3.1 General advice...................................................................................................... 43
8.3.2 Raking charcoal .................................................................................................... 44
8.3.3 Firing each new hot load ....................................................................................... 44
8.3.4 Control of the air supply ........................................................................................ 45
8.3.5 Building different fires for different needs ............................................................. 46
8.3.6 Control of the air inlet damper............................................................................... 47
8.4 Additional fresh air supply ......................................................................................... 48
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8.5 Manual or thermostat control .................................................................................... 49
8.6 Ash drawer ................................................................................................................ 49
8.7 Prolonged power outage ........................................................................................... 49
9 Maintaining your wood heating system............................................... 50
9.1 Furnace maintenance ............................................................................................... 50
9.1.1 Ash removal .......................................................................................................... 50
9.1.2 Cleaning door glass .............................................................................................. 50
9.1.3 Door adjustment ................................................................................................... 51
9.1.4 Replacement of the glass and gaskets ................................................................. 52
9.1.5 Cleaning and painting the furnace ........................................................................ 53
9.1.6 Heat exchangers care ........................................................................................... 54
9.2 Chimney and chimney connector maintenance ........................................................ 57
9.2.1 Why chimney cleaning is necessary ..................................................................... 57
9.2.2 How often should you clean the chimney? ........................................................... 57
9.2.3 Cleaning the chimney ........................................................................................... 58
9.3 Smoke pipe inspection .............................................................................................. 58
9.4 Blower motor maintenance ....................................................................................... 58
10 Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 59
10.1 Installation of secondary air tubes and baffle ............................................................ 60
11 Exploded diagram and parts list .......................................................... 62
PART 3 – FEATURES AND SAFETY .......................................................... 65
12 General information on HeatPro (DF03000) ........................................ 66
12.1 Appliance performance
12.2 General Features ...................................................................................................... 67
12.2.1 Technical data HeatPro ........................................................................................ 68
12.3 The benefits of low emissions and high efficiency .................................................... 70
12.4 The SBI commitment to you and the environment .................................................... 70
12.4.1 What is your new furnace made of? ..................................................................... 70
(1)
......................................................................................... 66
13 Safety information ................................................................................. 71
13.1 Cautions and warnings ............................................................................................. 71
13.2 Smoke detector ......................................................................................................... 73
13.3 Chimney fire .............................................................................................................. 73
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ................................................. 74
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PART 1 – INSTALLATION
Please see Part 2 for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting instructions.
Please see Part 3 for features and safety instructions.
INTRODUCTION
This furnace uses the same wood burning technology as a high efficiency certified CSA
B415.1-10. This model meets the emissions limits of CSA B415.1-10 Standard.
• We recommend that our woodburning hearth products be installed and serviced by
professionals who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace
Institute®) or in Canada by WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) or in Quebec by
APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage).
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION, READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THEM. (IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT TECH@SBI-INTERNATIONAL.COM). FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN HAZARD TO YOUR SAFETY AND
WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID THE WARRANTY.
Inspect the furnace to make sure that nothing has been damaged in the shipping. Pull out
the tools from the flue pipe and/or exchangers and firebox of the furnace.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FOR, INSTALLATION OF A CENTRAL HEATING VENTILATION SYSTEM, IT IS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT A HEATING SYSTEM VENTILATION
SPECIALIST.
N.B.: STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR POOR
APPLIANCE PERFORMANCES, DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF EXHAUST
SYSTEM OR DUCTING.
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1 Regulations and safety warnings covering installation
1.1 Regulations covering furnace installation
CAUTION
FOLLOW LOCAL CODES (IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HEATING
APPLIANCE RETAILER, YOUR MUNICIPALITY OR YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Installation must be made in accordance with the following standards;
Canada: CSA-B365 - Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment.
CSA C22.1 - Canadian electrical code.
United-States: NFPA 90B - Standard for the installation of warm air heating and air-
conditioning systems. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
1.2 Cautions and warnings covering installation
• THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE
APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY
OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES
AND/OR WEB SITES).
• AIR DUCTS SERVING A GARAGE SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO OTHER
PARTS OF A HOUSE AND THE DUCTING SERVING A HOUSE SHOULD NOT BE
CONNECTED TO A GARAGE.
• MIXING OF CHIMNEY COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR
MODIFYING FURNACE COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
CONDTIONS. WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED, FURNACE
BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. SHOULD BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE.
• ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN
WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 (CANADA), AND
NFPA 90B (USA).
• CONNECT THIS FURNACE ONLY TO A LISTED UL 103 HT OR ULC S629
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL OR TO A LINED
MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING
CODES.
• IF REQUIRED, A SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE
ROOM OR SPACE.
• DO NOT STORE NEAR WOOD FURNACE. RESPECT THE PRESCRIBED
CLEARANCE BETWEEN COMBUSTIBLES AND HEAT.
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.
• DO NOT INSTALL IN ALCOVE.
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2 Authorized and non-authorized configuration
2.1 Authorized configurations in Canada and United States
The wood furnace is the only appliance
connected to the hot air distribution duct
system and air return duct system.
2.2 Authorized configurations in United States only
Parallel installation :
- (A) represents the wood
furnace.
- (B) represents the gas, oil
or electric existing furnace.
- Power input (B) should be
equal to or greater than (A).
- Each furnace must have its
own air return duct system.
- The highest clearances of
(A and B) and hot air
distribution and air return
ducts of must be respected.
- Static pressure of (A) must
be adjusted to 0.20 in. W.C.
(50 Pa).
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(A)
2.3 Non-authorized configuration, Canada and United States
- The hot air duct
installed in the air return of (B).
- The hot air duct (B) must not be
installed in the air return of (A).
must not be
3 Setting up the unit and clearances
To reduce the risk of vibration, the furnace must be leveled in both directions and
supported evenly to ensure stability.
3.1 Unit location
The furnace must be installed in a location:
- Where outside air supply will be sufficient for proper combustion.
- Where connector is as short as possible in order to minimize the use of 90o elbows
and horizontal lengths;
- That ensure a proper installation and safe operation of the appliance;
- Where the owner can ensure cleanliness of the room in the event of negative
pressure or temporarily negative.
- Where room to perform maintenance is sufficient and safe.
3.2 Certification label
N.B.: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL APPLIED ON THE UNIT.
Location: You will find the certification label on the back of the appliance.
Information found on the certification label always overrides the information published in
any other publication.
Content of certification label: Model number, serial number, certification agency,
Standards, clearances to combustible material, as well as the main safety cautions.
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3.3 Clearances to combustible material
The clearances shown in this section have been determined by safety tests under normal
and even abnormal operating conditions according to procedures set out in standards CSA
B366.1 (Canada) and UL 391 (U.S.A.). Respecting the minimum clearances is mandatory
to prevent risk of fire.
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3.3.1
Clearances with single and double wall pipe
CANADA USA
A 12" (305 mm) 12" (305 mm)
B 18" (457 mm) 18" (457 mm)
C 5" (127 mm) 5" (127 mm)
D 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm)
E 72" (183 cm) minimum 72" (183 cm) minimum
F 8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm)
G*
24" (610 mm) 24" (610 mm)
*Required for maintenance or replacement of components, however a 30" (762 mm)
clearance is suggested.
3.3.2 Cold air return ductwork Clearances
The cold air return system can be connected to a new or to an existing cold air return
ductwork. In both cases, the minimum clearance to combustible material is 0" (0 mm).
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C
D
E
3.3.3 Floor protection
- If the floor is made of non
combustible material, no floor
protector is required.
- If the floor is made of combustible
material, a floor protector is required
(see table below).
A
CANADA USA
18" (457 mm)
From door opening
B N/A (USA only)
FLOOR PROTECTION*
16" (406 mm)
From door opening
8" (203 mm)
From door opening
8" (203 mm) N/A (Canada only)
8" (203 mm) – Note 1 N/A (Canada only)
N/A (USA only) Note 2
*Steel with a minimum thickness of 0.015" (0.38 mm) or ceramic tiles sealed together with
grout. No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non-combustible floor (ex:
concrete).
Note 1: The floor protection at the back of the furnace is limited to the furnace’s required
clearance (A) if such clearance is smaller than 8" (203 mm).
Note 2: Only required under the horizontal section of the connector. Must exceed each
side of the connector pipe by at least 2" (51 mm).
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4 The venting system
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL A MANUAL DAMPER ON THIS FURNACE.
CAUTION: BEFORE THE CONNECTOR PIPES ARE INSTALLED, MAKE SURE THAT
THE EXHAUST PIPE AND / OR THE EXCHANGERS OF THE FURNACE ARE FREE OF
ALL ITEMS.
4.1 The chimney
- The furnace must be connected to a factory-built metal chimney that complies with UL
103 HT (USA) or ULC S629 (Canada).
o Strongly recommended inner diameter: 6" (152 mm).
o A chimney having a diameter of more than 7" (178 mm) is permitted, if it allows
the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and
authorized by a qualified installer. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue must be
reduced to 6" (152 mm) by the use of a stainless steel liner made for this
purpose.
4.1.1 Factory-built metal chimneys
To be suitable, a factory-built metal chimney also called “high temp” chimney, must comply
with UL 103 HT (U.S.A.) or ULC S629 (Canada).
- Use only components intended for the
brand and model of the chimney you
are using.
- Never substitute parts from other
chimney brands.
- Never fabricate your own components.
- The chimney must be a type suitable
for solid fuel.
- To be safe and effective, the chimney
must be installed exactly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Good system design
Inferior system design
Inside chimneys are preferred because
even when no fire is burning, there is
normally upward flow in the system.
Outside chimneys are a problem because
when no fire burns they will go into cold
backdraft if the furnace is installed low in the
house.
4.1.2 Masonry chimneys
The furnace may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney
complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally.
- The chimney must have a clay liner.
- If the masonry chimney has a
square or rectangular liner that is
larger in cross-sectional area than a
round 6" (152 mm) flue, it should
be relined with a suitably listed
6" (152 mm) stainless steel liner.
- When passing through a
combustible wall, the use of an
insulated listed thimble is required.
- If a stainless steel jacket (liner) is to
be installed, it must extend
12" (305 mm) to 18" (457 mm)
above the top of the masonry
chimney to favor the draw.
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4.1.3 Minimum chimney height
The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when
wind blows against the house and its roof.
- The chimney
must extend at
least 3 ft. (1 m)
above the
highest point of
contact with the
roof.
- Extend at least
2 ft. (61 cm)
higher than any
roof line or
obstacle within a
horizontal
distance of 10 ft.
(3 m).
4.2 The connector pipe
Recommended inner diameter : 6" (152 mm).
If an increaser/reducer must be used (max 6" (152 mm) to 7" (178 mm)), it must
be installed as close as possible the chimney.
4.2.1
Best practices and requisites of the installation code
o Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is
desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for
Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment;
o A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an
attic, roof space, closet or concealed space;
o Minimum upward slope towards the chimney: 1/4 in/ft. (20 mm/m);
o The maximum horizontal run is 10’ (3 m). Do not count the starting elbow;
o All flue pipe joints must be secured with three screws. Failure to secure them to
each other may cause a fire;
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Proper installation
improper installation
CAUSES
RESTRICTION
o Maximum unsupported horizontal length: 3 feet (1 m);
o Galvanized flue pipes must not be used because the coatings vaporize at high
temperatures and release dangerous gases;
o Flue pipes must be at least 24 gauge in thickness;
o The chimney connector must be in good condition;
o Flue pipe joints should overlap 1 1/4" (30 mm);
o Straight up installations need to have either a connector where one end has no
fastener or a telescopic length;
o Removal of the assembly for cleaning should not require that the furnace be
moved;
o The male ends of the sections must be oriented towards the appliance so that
falling dust and condensation stay inside the pipe;
o A straight flue pipe assembly offers the least restriction to gas flow and results in
stronger draft. Straight assemblies also need less maintenance because there
are no corners to collect creosote;
o The use of 45° elbows is strongly recommended;
o A 90° elbow = 5’ (152 cm), a 45° elbow = 2.5’ (76 cm);
o Never use more than two 90° elbows.
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Use 45° elbows where possible, rather than 90° elbows.
Alternative installations with 90° elbow or tee.
5 Hot air distribution and air return system
The Drolet furnace is designed and equipped with a hot air distribution plenum that may
receive 6 to 10, 6" (152 mm) diameter round ducts.
The installer is responsible for the performance of the distribution ducts and the air
return system. It will have a direct effect on the ability of the blower to distribute
heat efficiently throughout the house. The number, size and length of the ducts of
the distribution system and return air will vary depending on the configuration and
characteristics of each house.
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N.B.: The furnace air jacket is not totally airtight. It is normal to detect some air
leaks at the jacket’s joints.
Components provided with the furnace:
10 hot air start-off
adapter (A)
4 lids (B) Type A #10 black
screws (C)
#10 selt-taping black
screws (D)
5.1 Hot air distribution plenum height according to ceiling height
Remember to take into account the 5" (127 mm) clearance to combustibles above the
plenum.
5.1.1 Plenum’s minimum height; (only plenum (B) must be used)
For a minimum ceiling height of 72" (183 cm).
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5.1.2 Adjustable height of the plenum; (with the plenum extension cut off (A)).
When the ceiling height, measured from the
floor is greater than 72" (183 cm), but less
than 84" (213 cm), it will be possible to cut
the plenum extension (A) of at most
10" (254 mm). The plenum extension (A)
must therefore have a minimum height of
14'' (356 mm).
Warning: The plenum extension (A) should
not obstruct the openings for the hot air
distribution of the plenum (B). The shaded
area represents the maximum cutting of
plenum extension (A).
5.1.3 Adjustable height of the plenum (A and B); (without cutting) 79" (200 cm) to
88" (224 cm).
For ceiling height greater than 84" (213
cm).
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5.2 Assembling the hot air distribution plenum (A and B).
5.2.1 Assembling the plenum extension (A) by means of 12 screws and corner
reinforcements
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5.2.2 Assembling the plenum (B)
Insert the male end of each
panel in the female part of the
adjacent panel.
Secure the assembly by
bending the two metal tabs in
the center of each corner.
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Install the cover on the part (B)
of the assembly and secure it
with 16 screws.
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(B)
5.2.3 Assembling the plenum extension (A) to the plenum (B)
Slide plenum
over the plenum
extension (A) to the extent determined in
Section 5.1.
Using 12 self-drilling screws, secure the
plenum (B) to the plenum extension (A).
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