INTRODUCTION
Heat-Out Air Kit
- Installation & Operation Instructions -
The HEAT-OUT accessory kit expels warm air from the
fireplace to the outside of the building. This will allow the
fireplace to be operated with less heat entering the room.
PRELIMINARY PREPARATION
1. Contents of kit: (See Figures)
DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO.
Fall/Exterior Wall Assembly 660-100A
Damper Plate 660-133
Interior Firestop 660-140
Rear Collar 660-131
Fan Junction Box 660-137
Exterior Cap 660-135A
Hardware Bag 660-900A
On/Off Switch 130-511
4. The HEAT-OUT kit is carefully engineered and must
be installed only as specified. If you modify it or any of
its components you will void the warranty, and you may
possibly cause a fire hazard. Installation must be done
according to applicable local, state, provincial, and/or
national codes.
5. CAUTION: All wiring should be done by a qualified
electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes
and with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70current (In the United States), or with the current CSC22.1
Canadian Electric Code (in Canada).
6. Plan the location of the fireplace. If the vent system is
going to be a horizontal termination off the top of the
fireplace, the HEAT-OUT kit MUST be installed before
the fireplace horizontal vent system/termination.
NOTE: The HEAT-OUT kit CANNOT be used if the fire-
place is placed in a 45 - degree corner installation. The
back of the fireplace MUST be positioned against an
outside wall.
7. The bottom of the exterior cap MUST be a MINIMUM
of 12 - in. (305 mm) above finished grade. Plan the location of the fireplace accordingly.
1/2 oz Tube of Silicone 418-400
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your
Dealer before starting installation. DO NOT install a
damaged kit. Be sure to also reference the fireplace
Installer's Guide.
2. This kit is tested and safe when installed in accordance with this installation manual. It is your responsibility to read all instructions before starting installation
and to follow these instructions carefully during installation.
3. Installation of this kit MUST be performed by a
qualified service technician.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2003
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., 20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
INSTALLATION
Install the Heat-Out kit following instructions
in the fireplace Installer's Guide.
WIRING
1. Install the wall switch (provided in the kit) at a convenient location. This switch will control the HEAT - OUT
fan. A variable speed type switch must NOT be used.
2. Wire 110 VAC service TO the wall switch and FROM
the wall switch to the fan junction box. Use wire nuts to
secure the 110VAC service wires to the hot and neutral
fan wires and screw the 110VAC ground wire to the junction box. See Wiring Diagram - Figure 1.
3. Screw the fan junction box to the fan housing. See
Figure 1.
1
660-900D 3/03
BLACK (HOT)
WHITE NEUTRAL
COPPER GROUND
WALL
ON/OFF SWITCH
(BACK)
GREEN SCREW
GROUND SCREW
COPPER
BLACK
WHITE
ON/OFF
GROUND
SCREW HOLE
Figure 1
FINISHING
1. Carefully slide the fireplace against the wall with the
rear collar passing through the interior firestop.
2. From outside the building, slide the fan/exterior wall
firestop assembly into the rear collar and securely attach it to the exterior wall.
3. Hang the damper plate into the slot of the exterior
firestop and check that it freely opens and closes. See
Figure 2.
FAN JUNCTION BOX
EXTERIOR
CAP
Figure 3
FLUE
VENT
SEALANT
INTERIOR
FIRESTOP
FAN/EXTERIOR
FIRESTOP
ASSEMBLY
DAMPER
SLOT
Figure 2
4. Align and screw the exterior cap to the exterior
firestop. Run a bead of silicone sealant along the joint
at the top of the cap where it meets the firestop. See
Figure 3.
5. Complete the fireplace installation per instructions.
For an example of the flue vent termination cap located
directly above the HEAT-OUT cap, see Figure 4. In some
cases the exterior firestops may overlap.
HEAT-OUT
CAP
Figure 4
OPERATION
FOR MAXIMUM HEAT EXPULSION:
1. Turn "OFF" the fireplace accessory fan - if one has
been installed.
2. Turn the HEAT - OUT fan "ON" with the wall switch.
MAINTENANCE
1. Service and maintain the gas fireplace per instructions.
2. Keep the HEAT - OUT exterior cap clean and free of
any blockage - including snow.
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