Astria Fireplaces VR(C)T43 Instruction Sheet

Brand: Astria Fireplaces

Model: VR(C)T43

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Instruction Sheet

AK4 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR KIT

[FOR USE WITH APPLIANCE MODELS MISSION36/42, ALPHA32/36, MARQUEE36/42/50, TAURUSST/PF, VALIANT32, VEGA32/36/42, PLANTATION48, GEORGIAN36/42/50, INGLENOOK36, WINSDORST, MONTEREYPF,

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AK4 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR KIT

P/N 127169-01

Rev. B, 03/2017

HEARTH PRODUCTS

KITS AND ACCESSORIES

GENERAL INFORMATION

Combustion Air Kit model AK4 is designed to provide outside air to

the ﬁ re for combustion.

READ ALL THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION

THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OFF AND COLD BEFORE BEGINNING.

ALL WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE

APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

If you encounter any problems, need clariﬁ cation of these instructions

or are not qualiﬁ ed to properly install this kit, contact you local

distributor or dealer.

If any of these parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer or

IHP.us.com for referral information.

KIT CONTENTS

1 ea. Collar

1 ea. Hood

1 ea. Flex Duct, 4" x 3'

1 ea. Instruction Sheet

Cat. No. Model Description

F1091 AK4 Complete 4" Air Kit with Collar, Hood and 3' Flex

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Locate air inlet cover plate on ﬁ replace's outer surround and remove

it. Cut-out any visible insulation that may obstruct air ﬂ ow. Air inlet

tube may be installed in two positions (Figure 2) (AK4E only). In-

sert inner tab of inlet tube into the mating slot next to the opening

(Figure 1). Place outer tab of inlet tube over mating hole next to the

opening and secure with a screw previously removed from cover

plate. Seal any remaining gaps around inlet tube with hi-temp duct

tape or noncombustible sealant (Figure 3 or 4).

2. Construct a 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" framing or opening on exterior wall (see

Figure 3 or 4). Install the outside air vent termination in a location

that would not eventually be obstructed by bushes, snow, or other

obstructions.

Also, locate the vent near the ﬁ replace to make ﬂ ex duct instal-

lation easier. The ﬂ ex duct supplied measures approximately 10"

compressed and up to approximately 3 feet extended (Figures 3 or

4).

Be very careful not to distort ﬂ ex duct when extending and watch for

sharpness at the edges (use gloves). Slip ﬂ ex duct onto inlet collar

and vent collar. Clean ﬂ ex duct surface of oil and dirt at the ends

and secure ﬂ ex duct to collars with hi-temp duct tape to provide a

good seal.

Cut Out Any

Visible

Insulation

Insert Inner Tab of

Inlet Tube into Slot

on Outer Surround

Figure 1

CAUTION

AIR INLET DUCTS ARE NOT TO TERMINATE IN ATTIC

SPACE.

DO NOT INSTALL VENT TERMINATION IN A LOCATION

THAT WOULD DRAW AIR FROM GARAGE OR ATTIC

SPACES.

NOTICE

The maximum height for the air vent can not exceed

3 feet below the ﬂ ue gas outlet of the termination.

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Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 2

Seal with Hi-Temp Duct Tape

Air Inlet Tube

Air Vent

Flex Duct

Flex duct extends

up to 3 feet

Air vent location must allow for bushes, snow,

and other possible obstructions

4-1/2" x 4-1/2"

Framed opening

Outside air vent

termination

Secure and seal duct to col-

lars with hi-temp duct tape

(both ends) remove oil at

ends of duct to ensure proper

adhesion of duct tape to be

applied

Seal gaps with non-

combustible hi-temp

sealant or duct tape

Secure and seal duct to collars

with hi-temp duct tape (both

ends). Remove oil at ends of

duct to ensure proper adhe-

sion of duct tape to be applied

Flex duct extends up

to 3 feet

Air vent location must allow for

bushes snow and other possible

obstructions

Remove Air inlet

cover (2 screws) Cut and remove any

blocking insulation

Bend tabs out

before installing

Outside air vent termination

Tabs

P/N 127169-01 Rev. B 02/2017

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