Fireplace High Elevation Kit

Fireplace High Elevation Kit

What are they designed to do ? High Elevation or High Altitude kits are designed to allow fireplace products to work where there is less oxygen available usually above 2,000 Ft. There is no universal high altitude When Do I need it ? If you live in high altitudes, it can be difficult to get your fireplace insert to work properly. At higher altitudes, the thinner air can create problems for gas fireplaces.
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Vent Free Gas Appliances installed at high altitudes can operate safely and satisfactorily. Many manufacturers have taken advantage of the International Approval Services and Mountain Fuel Testing Laboratory high altitude testing capabilities to investigate and ensure proper performance of vent-free appliances at high altitudes. The state of Utah decided to allow vent-free equipment throughout the state on January 1, 1999. Because high altitude reduces available oxygen, at extreme elevation, nuisance "fail-safe" shut down may occur. Will my unit work without it ? If you do not use the High Elevation kit then it is likely that your fireplace will not burn correctly. Depending on your elevation you can have symptoms that vary from the unit not lighting or staying lit to having incorrect flame patterns and creating soot and excess C02 in your home.For safety reasons, if you are located in a high elevation are please consider using the kit.
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