OSBURN Ac01345 Fresh Air Intake Register With Airtight Damper Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- OSBURN
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Ac01345 Fresh Air Intake Register With Airtight Damper
Instruction Manual
Ac01345 Fresh Air Intake Register With Airtight Damper
| AC01345 | AC01347 | AC01349 |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ | 4″ | 5″ |
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
THE FRESH AIR INTAKE REGISTER WITH AIRTIGHT DAMPER MUST NOT BE IN A CLOSED
POSITION WHEN YOUR HEATING APPLIANCE IS IN USE OR IN WAITING MODE ON
THERMOSTAT.
MEETS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID FUEL HEATING APPLIANCES IN AIRTIGHT
HOMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL STANDARDS.
This device opens and closes the fresh air supply to a wood or pellet heating
appliance being certified with a fresh air intake kit. Its simple mechanism
makes it possible to close the damper tightly when the heating appliance is
not in operation.
Stove Builder International inc.
250, rue de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, Canada G3A 2H3
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It
is a copyrighted document. R esale 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.
**This assembly contains the following parts:
Tools required for the installation:**
Flat screwdriver| Robertson #2 screwdriver| Phillips screwdriver
RECOMMANDATIONS
DO NOT INSTALL THIS ASSEMBLY TOO CLOSE TO AN OUTSIDE WALL TO PREVENT THE
DAMPER FROM FREEZING.
DO NOT INSTALL THE FRESH AIR INTAKE REGISTER THROUGH PARTITIONS OF A WALL,
FLOOR OR CEILING TO AVOID BLOCKING THE MECHANISM.
DO NOT COVER THE DAMPER MOTION MECHANISM WITH AN INSULATION PRODUCT THAT COULD
BLOCK IT. ANY OTHER PART OF THE PIPE MAY BE INSULATED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE FRESH AIR INTAKE REGISTER WITH
AIRTIGHT DAMPER IN CASE OF BREAKAGE OR DEFECT.
THE HVAC TYPE INSULATED PIPE (NOT INCLUDED) MUST CONFORM TO ULC S110 AND/OR UL
181 STANDARDS AND MUST WITHSTAND TEMPERATURES UP TO 250 °F (121 °C).
INSTALLATION
Ensure the proper functioning of the mechanism before installation.
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Position the fresh air intake register with airtight damper (A-1) according to previous recommendations and determine the position (x) of your control (A-2). The maximum cable length between (A-1) and (A-2) is 48″ (1219 mm).
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Connect the insulated pipe from the outside and the one attached to the heating appliance at each end of the registry (A-1) (see DETAIL S). Secure the 4 pipe ends with a hose clamp (not included).
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Secure the control support (F) with the two screws (C), on the right side of a structure stud, at the position determined in Step 1 (see DETAIL T).
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Secure the cable on the structure (see DETAIL U) using of the retaining clip (D) and the screw (C).
CAUTION: DO NOT BEND THE WIRE. THIS COULD AFECT THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE DAMPER. -
Cut a 1 3/8″ (35 mm) x 3 5/8″ (92 mm) opening in the wall to install the control. It is important to clear the mounting holes
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Assemble the fresh air intake register control starting with part (G) followed by (I) and (H). Secure the pieces with the lock washer (L) and nut (K).
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Secure the assembled control (F) to the control support with the two screws (B) followed by the cover plate (E) and the control button (J).
Note: it is possible to install a decorative finish on the wall. The screws provided with the kit allow a 1″ (25 mm) thickness from the wall.
OPERATION
There are 2 possible positions on the fresh air intake register with airtight
damper: OPEN or CLOSED.
The “OPEN” position means that the register’s damper allows in the fresh air
from outside. You have to turn the control button counterclockwise to it’s
maximum position.
Open:
The “CLOSED” position means that the register’s damper blocks the air from
outside. You have to turn the control button clockwise to it’s maximum
position.
Closed :
*Important: It is not the direction of the control button that indicates
whether damper of the fresh air intake register is open or closed. It is
necessary turn the control button in the desired direction until it stops.