EXHAUSTO Chimney Fan Application Manual

The manual is about chimney fan, it introduces the use of chimney fan, including chimney fan performance, application, technical data and specifications, how to select chimney fan size, installation instructions, wiring and use instructions


EXHAUSTO Chimney Fan Application Manual - cover page
Brand
Exhausto
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
35
File format
PDF
File size
290 KB
Published
21 October, 2023
Updated
21 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
CCBFF63C013533C501DFA82BD1A16028

About this manual

This manual provides detailed guidance on mechanical venting for wood-fired appliances. It covers chimney performance issues, fan selection, installation on brick or steel chimneys, wiring diagrams, and maintenance. The guide is intended for contractors, chimney sweeps, and engineers. It includes technical data, capacity charts, and troubleshooting tips.

The manual clarifies the difference between draft inducers and chimney fans, emphasizing that chimney fans are installed at the termination and create negative pressure throughout the system, unlike draft inducers that pressurize the flue and are unsuitable for residential use.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Smoke - Problems & Causes
  • Applications for the Chimney Fans
  • Technical Data & Specifications
  • How To Select Chimney Fan Size
  • Installation Instructions
  • Wiring of the Chimney Fan
  • Using The Chimney Fan - Care & Cleaning
  • Design Theory
  • Conversion of Rectangular Flues

Specifications

Chimney Fan Installation Locationat the chimney termination
Maximum Flue Gas Velocity1,800 FPM
Minimum Chimney Height15 feet

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a draft inducer and a chimney fan?

A draft inducer is installed between the appliance outlet and the chimney termination and creates negative pressure on the inlet side. A chimney fan is installed at the chimney termination and creates negative pressure throughout the entire chimney system.

What is the primary purpose of this manual?

To provide detailed guidance on mechanical venting of wood-fired appliances.

What types of appliances can the chimney fan be used with?

Fireplaces, stoves, BBQ's, and pizza ovens.

What is the minimum recommended total system height for a chimney?

The total system height should never be less than 15 feet.

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