
Page 30 • DRI-STEEM GTS Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
Combustion and ventilation air
The GTS supports both room air and sealed combustion.
Requirements and recommendations for each follow.
Room air combustion
• All fuel burning equipment must be supplied with air for
combustion of the fuel. Sufficient air must be provided to ensure
there is not a negative pressure in the equipment room or space.
• Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air in accordance
with Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or applicable provisions
of governing codes. Canadian installations must be installed in
accordance with sections 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 of the CAN/CGA.B149
Installation Codes and all authorities having jurisdiction.
• For proper and safe operation this appliance needs air for
combustion and ventilation. Do not block or obstruct air
openings on the appliance, spaces around the appliance, or air
openings communicating with the appliance area.
• Do not locate in a dusty environment.
• Do not block the flow of combustion and ventilation air. To
provide for necessary oxygen for proper combustion, openings
must be provided to allow outside air to enter the space where the
humidifier is located. Enclosed spaces, such as equipment rooms,
must be vented for combustion air. The size of air openings must
be based on all gas-burning equipment installed in the space
involved. Table 30-1 outlines four types of locations, and the
requirements of each.
C o m b u s t i o n a n d v e n t i l a t i o n a i r
Table 30-1:
Location of humidifier and required air openings
Location description Required air opening
Confined space with all air from inside the
building; conventional frame, brick or stone
construction with normal infiltration (Note:
this location rarely provides enough air for
higher capacity units.)
Two openings, 1 sq. in. (6.5 cm
2
) per
opening per 1000 Btu/hr (293 W) input
The minimum free area of all openings
combined is 100 sq. in. (645 cm
2
).
Confined space with all air from outside the
building through air ducts
Two openings, 2 ducts, 1 sq. in. (6.5 cm
2
)
per opening per 2000 Btu/hr (586 W) input*
Confined space with all air from outside the
building from through-wall openings only
(no ducts)
Two openings, 1 sq. in. (6.5 cm
2
) per
opening per 4000 Btu/hr (1172 W) input*
Unconfined space with all air from outside
the building
Same as confined space; all air from outside
the building
Note:
* The minimum dimension of any opening is 3" × 3" (76 mm × 76 mm).
W A R N I N G !
Air for combustion must not be
contaminated by halogen compounds, which
include fluoride, chloride, bromide, and
iodide. These elements are found in aerosol
sprays, detergents, bleaches, cleaning
solvents, salts, air fresheners, and other
household products.
When the GTS is located in an environment
with negative pressure or toxic air, it must
have sealed combustion.
Failure to follow these instructions could
cause severe bodily injury or death.
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