Oak installed - Accentra 52I

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dradam1

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Dec 23, 2010
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Eastern PA, Bucks Cty
Installed my OAK kit on my Accentra 52I early saturday. It was quite an easy install to the unit if you follow the instructions. It cost $118, so I guess it should be. I ran my intake thru the ash dump in the bottom of my fireplace and out the clean out door on the outside of my house. Only about 6 feet of vent to fresh air. I attached the outside end to a 3" down draft dryer vent. It looks nice and finsihed and water will not get it. I screwed the draft flap open for now and will remove them in summer. A wire mesh will keep stuff out while in use.
Stove seems much happier and burning more complete. Much less ash build up on the pot and seems to be using less pellets although its hard to tell as it is warmer now. I guess in 10 months, I will know better. I know one thing, if it cuts down on the draft inside my 1700 farmhouse, my wife will be happier.
 
The OAK didn't come with a vent cover? Mine did but maybe different since it's for an insert... Just remember to remove that flap...:)

Found that the stove and I were both happier once the OAK was installed. Enjoy!

Would love to see a pic of that 1700 farmhouse;lol
 
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The OAK didn't come with a vent cover? Mine did but maybe different since it's for an insert... Just remember to remove that flap...:)

Found that the stove and I were both happier once the OAK was installed. Enjoy!

Would love to see a pic of that 1700 farmhouse;lol
No- it did not come with a cover. The kit was basically two wledments. The one that attaches to the back of the stove (which is quite well designed) and a weldment that attaches to the permanently mounted inner frame. I actually have the flap screwed in the open position for now and will un-screw in spring.

I will try to figure out how to upload a pic.
 
God willing having mine done this summer for my p35i.want the best for this baby that's been tacking care of me and my family;)
 
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Installed my OAK kit on my Accentra 52I early saturday. It was quite an easy install to the unit if you follow the instructions. It cost $118, so I guess it should be. I ran my intake thru the ash dump in the bottom of my fireplace and out the clean out door on the outside of my house. Only about 6 feet of vent to fresh air. I attached the outside end to a 3" down draft dryer vent. It looks nice and finsihed and water will not get it. I screwed the draft flap open for now and will remove them in summer. A wire mesh will keep stuff out while in use.
Stove seems much happier and burning more complete. Much less ash build up on the pot and seems to be using less pellets although its hard to tell as it is warmer now. I guess in 10 months, I will know better. I know one thing, if it cuts down on the draft inside my 1700 farmhouse, my wife will be happier.

OK I'll be the one to say it this time. No pictures, it didn't happen :)
 
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