SBI AC01225 Hot Air Plenum Kit Installation Guide

AC01225 Hot Air Plenum Kit

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Specifications:

• Heats adjacent and above rooms up to a maximum distance of 20
  ft (6.1 m)

• Rooms on lower floors cannot be heated

• Kit Contents:

  • 5 in Adapter PL66837 (A) – 2x
  • Hot Air Duct Support PL75648 (B) – 1x
  • Air Outlet Plate PL75671 (C) – 1x
  • Washer 30185 (E) – 6x
  • Metal screw 31054 (F) – 4x

• Other Required Parts (not included):

  • Self-Drilling Screw (G)
  • 5 in Galvanised Elbow (H)
  • 5 in Galvanized Steel Pipe (I)
  • 5 in Flexible Insulated Ducting* (I)
  • 4 in x 10 in x 5 in Angled Boot* (J)
  • 4 in x 10 in Steel Floor Register (K)
  • 2 in HVAC Foil Tape
• • Hose Clamp not included but required to seal joints

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Removal of Decorative Panels and Grilles:

First, remove the left and right decorative panels by carefully
unplugging the control panel. Next, remove the front decorative
grille.

2. Removal of Top Grille and Stopper Plate:

Remove the top grille (L) and the stopper plate (M) by
unscrewing the 6 7/16 nuts that hold them in place.

3. Installation of Hot Air Duct Support:

Install the hot air duct support (B) on the top using the
provided nuts (D) and washers (E).

4. Insertion of Air Outlet Plate:

Insert the air outlet plate (C) into the front decorative grille
and secure it with the provided screws (F). For units with serial
numbers 100 to 124, refer to appendix A.

5. Installation of Adapters:

Install the two 5 in adapters (A) onto the hot air duct support
plate. Insert the adapter and fold the tabs outward to secure
it.

6. Reinstallation of Grilles and Panels:

Reinstall the front decorative grille as well as the decorative
panels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can rooms on lower floors be heated using this hot air

plenum kit?

A: No, this kit is specifically designed to heat adjacent and
above rooms up to a maximum distance of 20 ft from the appliance.
Rooms on lower floors cannot be heated using this kit.

Q: Are all required parts included in the kit?

A: No, some parts like Self-Drilling Screw, Galvanised Elbow,
Galvanized Steel Pipe, Flexible Insulated Ducting, Angled Boot,
Steel Floor Register, and HVAC Foil Tape are not included in the
kit and need to be purchased separately.

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Installation Instructions
Hot Air Plenum Kit AC01225

Printed in Canada

46391A 2024-08-12

1. General Informations
This hot air plenum kit is used to heat adjacent and above rooms up to a maximum distance of 20 ft (6.1 m) from the appliance. Rooms on lower floors cannot be heated.
2. Kit Contents

5 in Adapter PL66837) (A) 2x

Hot Air Duct Support (PL75648) (B) 1x

Air Outlet Plate (PL75671) (C) 1x

Nut ¼-20 (30100) (D) 6x

Washer (30185) (E) 6x

Metal screw (31054) (F) 4x

3. Other Required Parts (not included)

WARNING: All components used must withstand a minimum temperature of 325°F.

Self-Drilling Screw (G)

5 in Galvanised Elbow (H)

5 in Semi-Rigid Duct (325°F and more) (I)

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5 in Galvanized Steel Pipe (I) 5 in Flexible Insulated Ducting* (I)

4 in x 10 in x 5 in Angled Boot* (J)

4 in x 10 in Steel Floor Register (K)

2 in HVAC Foil Tape

• Hose Clamp not included but required to seal joints.

4. Required Tools

Screwdriver

Ratchet wrench with 7/16” socket

Combination wrench 7/16”

Utility knife

Tape measure

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Sheet Metal Cutters
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5. Installation Instructions
1. First, remove the left and right decorative panels (unplug the control panel carefully). Next, remove the front decorative grille.

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2. Remove the top grille (L) and the stopper plate (M). To do this, unscrew the 6 7/16″ nuts that hold them in place.
3. Install the hot air duct support (B) on the top with the nuts (D) and washers (E).

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4. Insert the air outlet plate (C) into the front decorative grille and secure it with 4 screws (F). For units with serial numbers 100 to 124, refer to appendix A.

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5. Install the two 5 in adapters (A) onto the hot air duct support plate. Insert the adapter and fold the tabs outward to secure it.

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6. Reinstall the front decorative grille as well as the decorative panels.

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6. Installation of the hot air duct system
IMPORTANT : · The ductwork minimum clearance to combustible is 1 in. It is required over the entire length of the installation. · The vertical starting duct must have a minimum length of 15 in. from the top of the appliance. · To achieve optimal efficiency, a maximum total length of 20 feet is recommended per duct. · There are three possible products for the duct: semi-rigid, rigid galvanized or flexible insulated duct. In all cases the product used must withstand a minimum temperature of 325°F.
7. Installation example

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APPENDIX A: Unit with serial number 100 to 124
CAUTION: DRILLING THE DECORATIVE GRILLE FOR INSTALLATION OF THE ASSEMBLY WILL NOT AFFECT THE SAFETY, PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY OF THE PRODUCT.
To install of the air outlet plate (C) on the front decorative grille, an additional step is necessary. Here are the tools required:

1/8″

13/64″

Drill

Drill bit 1/8”

Drill bit 13/64”

Place the air outlet plate (C) on the grille and align it with the top of it (1/4”). Hold the plate firmly in place (use a clamp if necessary) and drill four 1/8″ holes in the grille using the holes in the air outlet plate as a drilling guide.

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Remove the air outlet plate (C) and enlarge the previous holes in the grille with a 13/64″ drill bit. To complete the installation of the air outlet plate (C), return to step 4 in section 5 of the instructions.

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This document is available for free download on the manufacturer’s website. It is a copyrighted document. Resale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries,or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources.

Stove Builder International inc. 250, De Copenhague Street Saint-Augustin-de- Desmaures Québec, Canada G3A 2H3 1-877-356-6663 www.sbi- international.com

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