FMI CAK-12 Operating instructions

FMI
Brand
FMI
Model
CAK-12
Type
Operating instructions

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FMI CAK-12 is a cold air kit approved for use with factory-built fireplaces from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Each kit includes a cold air box assembly, outside air vent hood with stucco flange, and screws. The cold air kit helps to improve the efficiency of your fireplace by providing a dedicated source of fresh air for combustion. This can help to reduce the amount of smoke and pollutants released into your home, and can also help to improve the overall performance of your fireplace.

The CAK-12 is easy to install and can be completed in just a few steps. First, you will need to determine the correct location for the outside air vent hood. The hood should be installed no lower than six feet above the ground level and should not be blocked by drifting snow. Once you have determined the location for the hood, you can cut a 4-inch diameter hole through the outside wall.

FMI CAK-12 is a cold air kit approved for use with factory-built fireplaces from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Each kit includes a cold air box assembly, outside air vent hood with stucco flange, and screws. The cold air kit helps to improve the efficiency of your fireplace by providing a dedicated source of fresh air for combustion. This can help to reduce the amount of smoke and pollutants released into your home, and can also help to improve the overall performance of your fireplace.

The CAK-12 is easy to install and can be completed in just a few steps. First, you will need to determine the correct location for the outside air vent hood. The hood should be installed no lower than six feet above the ground level and should not be blocked by drifting snow. Once you have determined the location for the hood, you can cut a 4-inch diameter hole through the outside wall.

CAK-8 AND CAK-12
COLD AIR KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1 - Installing Cold Air Kit
Secure and Seal with
Hi-Temp Duct Tape (not
included)
Inlet Vent
Hood
4'' Class 1 Duct
*
Starter
Collar
Outside
Wall
Front Section of
Cold Air Box
Rear Section of
Cold Air Box
Flange
Vent
Pipe
110829-01
Rev. B
04/10
THIS COLD AIR KIT IS APPROVED FOR USE WITH FMI PRODUCTS, LLC'S FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES.
Verify you have the correct kit for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC replace. Refer to your owner's manual for correct cold air kit to be used.
Each cold air kit includes cold air box assembly, outside air vent hood with stucco ange and screws.
INSTALLATION
Vent pipe must be in place and connected to starter collar on replace
before cold air kit can be installed.
Place front and rear sections of cold air box on top of replace 1.
around starter collar. Slide rear half of box over front half, align-
ing holes. Using screws provided, attach sections of cold air box
together. Use pre-punched holes located on cold air box anges
as guides to drill 3/32 diameter holes through thre top of replace.
Secure cold air box to replace with screws provided.
Determine where vent hood will be installed on outside wall. The 2.
inlet vent hood must be installed no lower than six feet above
the ground level. Locate hood high enough not to be blocked
by drifting snow. If inlet vent hood is installed in a chase, it must
be at least three feet below the termination cap.
Cut a 4'' diameter hole through the outside wall for installation 3.
of the vent hood.
Determine length of duct (3 feet length provided) needed between 4.
cold air box and outside wall. Connect determined length of 4''
class 1 duct to collar on cold air box assembly. Secure and seal
with hi-temp duct tape (not included).
Route duct from cold air box assembly to wall and through the 5.
4'' diameter hole cut for the vent hood. Secure and seal duct to
vent hood with hi-temp duct tape. Remove oil at end of duct to
insure proper adhesion to duct tape to be applied.
Slide inlet vent hood into hole on outside wall and attach using 6.
screws included with kit.
VENTING RESTRICTIONS
The duct must never be compressed, kinked or deformed!•
Reducing the cross sectional area of the duct will reduce the •
amount of air ow.
Air inlets are not to terminate in attic space.•
Do not install air inlet vent hood in a location that would draw •
air from a garage or attic spaces.
When additional ducting is needed, use class 1 metallic duct •
material to connect section of the class 1 duct.
* On some replaces, rear top spacers may interfere with cold air
kit installation. If so, remove rear top spacers before installation of
cold air kit
Manufactured at:
2701 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
www.fmiproducts.com
© 2010 FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
All Rights Reserved
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FMI CAK-12 Operating instructions

FMI
Brand
FMI
Model
CAK-12
Type
Operating instructions
This manual is also suitable for

FMI CAK-12 is a cold air kit approved for use with factory-built fireplaces from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Each kit includes a cold air box assembly, outside air vent hood with stucco flange, and screws. The cold air kit helps to improve the efficiency of your fireplace by providing a dedicated source of fresh air for combustion. This can help to reduce the amount of smoke and pollutants released into your home, and can also help to improve the overall performance of your fireplace.

The CAK-12 is easy to install and can be completed in just a few steps. First, you will need to determine the correct location for the outside air vent hood. The hood should be installed no lower than six feet above the ground level and should not be blocked by drifting snow. Once you have determined the location for the hood, you can cut a 4-inch diameter hole through the outside wall.

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