Field Controls TYPE C User Manual

CHIMNEY TOP DRAFT INDUCER

Model: Type “C”

The Type “C” Chimney Top Draft Inducer is designed for installation on smoke
pipes, Type” B” vents, Type “L” vents and factory built Class “A” chimneys. The
Type “C” Draft Inducer is installed on the top of the vent system outside of the
building.

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INSTALLATION

MOKE PIPE, TYPE “B” VENTS AND TYPE ”L” VENTS

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1. Insert the Type “C” housing directly into the vent pipe. (See Figure 1)

2. Fasten housing to vent pipe using three (3) sheet metal screws, located 120º
apart.

3. Seal joint with a high temperature silicone adhesive sealant

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ASONRY CHIMNEYS

1. Measure the size of the chimney liner and compare this dimension to the
diameter of the base plate on the inducer. Allow for at least ½ inch overlap of

the base plate. If this overlap cannot be maintained, refer to Installation with
Chimney Cap Section.

2. Apply a bead of high temperature silicone adhesive sealant around the
edge of the masonry top or chimney liner.

3. Install the draft inducer on top of the chimney with the unit resting on the
base plate. Make sure the unit is sealed. Fasten the inducer to the chimney
using anchor bolts and securing wires or cables. (See Figure 2)

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ITH CHIMNEY CAP

1. Construct a chimney cap that completely covers the outside of the chimney.
(See Figure 3)

Figure 1

2. Apply a bead of high temperature silicone adhesive sealant around the hole
cut in the center of chimney cap. Fasten chimney cap onto draft inducer
base plate with three (3) sheet metal screws.

3. Apply a bead of high temperature silicone adhesive sealant around edge of
the masonry top and fasten chimney cap onto chimney. (See Figure 4)

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

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WIRING

1. Remove the four (4) screws that hold the conical rain cover in place.This will expose the motor juction box.

CAUTION: Disconnect electrical power when wiring dr aft inducer.

2. Wire the draft inducer in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes. UNIT MUST BE
GROUNDED! Check ground circuit to make certain the unit has been properly grounded. The wiring should be
protected by an overcurrent protection circuit, such as a fuse or circuit breaker rated at 15 amperes. (See Diagram A)

3. After wiring, replace conical rain cover.

Diagram A

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