Breckwell TRADITION P23FSA User Manual

For a mobile home installation the stove must be 
connected to an outside source of combustion air. A 2” 
inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rigid, may 
be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer to figures 
5 and 6). A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh)/wind 
hood must be used at the terminus (refer to figure 7). All 
connections must be secured and airtight by either using 
the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL-181-AP foil 
tape.  

For mobile home installations only: 2” inside diameter 
pipe may be used for the first 5 feet of combustion air 
supply run. From 5 to 10 feet use 2 ¾” inside diameter 
pipe. No combustion air supply may exceed 10 feet. 

Sources of Outside Combustion Air 
a. 

In fireplaces 

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Chimney top. 

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Ash clean out door. 

b. 

For freestanding installations 

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A hole in floor near stove rear terminating only 
in a ventilated crawl space. 

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A hole in the wall behind the stove. 

If outside air is not used, it is important that combustion 
air is easily available to the air inlet. A closeable outside 
air register can be used in tightly insulated homes. In 
insert installations, flashing vents should not be restricted. 
The flashing should not necessarily seal the fireplace 
face. 

The Breckwell P23 Freestanding is certified for use with 
listed TYPE L-Vent, 3” or 4” diameter in size. The stove 
was tested with Simpson Duravent brand. Class “A” 
chimney is not required. Refer to the instructions provided 
by the vent manufacturer, especially when passing 
through a wall, ceiling or roof. 

This is a pressurized exhaust system. All vent connector 
joints must be sealed with 500

°

F (260

°

C) RTV silicone 

sealant to ensure consistent performance and avoid 
smoke spillage. All horizontal connector joints must be 
sealed with UL-181-AP foil tape. We recommend that all 
vertical vent connector joints be secured with a minimum 
of 3 screws.