Faber MUDAMPER10 Instruction Manual
3
OpIon
#2
–
Direct
Connect
Kitchen
InstallaIon
(independent
of
HVAC
system)
*For
general
comfort
and
aestheIcs,
it
is
recommended
that
the
Make-‐up
Air
Damper
intake
is
located
in
an
area
that
does
not
venIlate
directly on or into kitchen preparatory or dining areas.* NOTE: Fresh Air Damper is always installed in a separate duct than the range hood
ducIng
Sizing the fresh air intake and exhaust duct symmetrically will help avoid air turbulence and drag while the internal air supply is replenished
during opera9on of the kitchen vent hood.
directly on or into kitchen preparatory or dining areas.* NOTE: Fresh Air Damper is always installed in a separate duct than the range hood
ducIng
Sizing the fresh air intake and exhaust duct symmetrically will help avoid air turbulence and drag while the internal air supply is replenished
during opera9on of the kitchen vent hood.
During
opera9on
of
the
kitchen
exhaust, the motorized damper will
exhaust, the motorized damper will
open
to
allow
fresh
outside
air
to
enter
the home. When the exhaust system
the home. When the exhaust system
is
not
in
use
the
motorized
damper
will
close and no longer allow outside air
to enter.
close and no longer allow outside air
to enter.
Outside
fresh
air
inlet
must
be
installed
on
the
exterior of the house a minimum distance of
exterior of the house a minimum distance of
10g
from
combus9on
vents
and
other
exhaust
openings. Locate the fresh air inlet away from
openings. Locate the fresh air inlet away from
any
outside
motor,
generator,
pump,
BBQ
grill,
hearth/fire pit, chemical storage area, or any
poten9ally hazardous exposure area.
hearth/fire pit, chemical storage area, or any
poten9ally hazardous exposure area.
range
hood
exhausIng
to
the
exterior
of
the
house
FRESH
OUTSIDE
AIR
The
Fresh
Intake
Air
Damper should be
Damper should be
located
a
minimum
of 3g away from the
of 3g away from the
kitchen
exhaust
hood.
hood.
The
fresh
air
intake
should
be
located
at
a
high
point
in
the
kitchen
away
from
any
cooking/preparaIon/dining
areas.
Benefits:
•
•
The
air
is
generally
warmer
in
this
loca9on,
and
both
cooler
and
warmer
outside
air
will
diffuse
into
the
room
with
less
of
an
impact
to
the
occupants
•
•
HVAC
register
covers
are
installed
at
ceiling
levels
so
the
grille
cover
for
the
fresh
air
inlet
will
be
less
obtrusive
to
kitchen
design
considera9ons
•
•
Contractors
will
be
able
to
access
ajc
space,
soffits,
and
sub-‐flooring
between
levels
for
easier
installa9on
of
duct
work
•
•
Installing
the
fresh
air
intake
away
from
ground
level
will
reduce
the
amount
of
dust,
pollen,
and
allergens
drawn
in
with
the
outside
air
The
replenishment
or make-‐up air
must be drawn
or make-‐up air
must be drawn
from
outside
of
the
home.
home.
24V
low
voltage
wiring
required
at
ini9al
rough-‐in
stage
of
installa9on
(wiring
not
included)
Range
Hood
Switch
Assembly
Motorized
Fresh
Air
Damper
Switch
Assembly
must
be installed in rigid
ductwork.
be installed in rigid
ductwork.
The
recommended
loca9on for the Switch
Assembly collar is in a
straight duct run directly
above the kitchen
loca9on for the Switch
Assembly collar is in a
straight duct run directly
above the kitchen
exhaust
fan
motor.
The
actual
loca9on
of
the
make-‐up
air/fresh
air
damper
will
be
determined
by
the
spacing
and
architectural
considera9ons
of
each
individual
residen9al
kitchen
design.
The
fresh
air
damper
needs
to
be
installed
in
the
closest
and
most
convenient
locaIon
in
relaIon
to
the
exhaust
system
that
it
is
being
used
with.
The
fresh
air
damper
inlet
should
not
be
installed
where
it
could
confine
or
restrict
air
flow
back
into
the
area
where
the
exhaust
fan
is
located.
TESTING
THE
SYSTEM
Once
all
duc9ng
and
wiring
connec9ons
have
been
made
with
this
kit
and
the
range
hood
installa9on
has
also
been
completed,
the
system
should
be
tested.
Turn
the
range
hood
onto
the
highest
speed
and
confirm
that
the
fresh
air
automa9c
damper
on
the
outside
of
the
home
opens to bring fresh air back into the home. If the “direct connect” op9on has been used where the return air damper is wired into the central air
system, ensure that the system is working in conjunc9on with the make up damper kit. A qualified HVAC contractor should also ensure that all
combus9on equipment is opera9ng and ven9ng correctly.
opens to bring fresh air back into the home. If the “direct connect” op9on has been used where the return air damper is wired into the central air
system, ensure that the system is working in conjunc9on with the make up damper kit. A qualified HVAC contractor should also ensure that all
combus9on equipment is opera9ng and ven9ng correctly.
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is required so the system properly operates. Check ups and cleaning of duc9ng parts are required to ensure that fresh air
con9nues to come into the home. 1) Clean the outside bird screen to ensure that the fresh inlet isn’t blocked with debris. 2) Have a qualified
HVAC servicer provide check ups on your central air system including replacing dirty air filters to ensure filtered fresh air is coming inside. Also
during regular maintenance, have this HVAC professional inspect the make up air system for correct opera9on.
Regular maintenance is required so the system properly operates. Check ups and cleaning of duc9ng parts are required to ensure that fresh air
con9nues to come into the home. 1) Clean the outside bird screen to ensure that the fresh inlet isn’t blocked with debris. 2) Have a qualified
HVAC servicer provide check ups on your central air system including replacing dirty air filters to ensure filtered fresh air is coming inside. Also
during regular maintenance, have this HVAC professional inspect the make up air system for correct opera9on.