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ExhibitGuy said:
Hey there,
I know this is an old post - but was there any concern putting the OAK so close to the exhaust vent?
From how I read the manual, the Exhaust Vent shouldn't be any closer than 48" to an intake vent..

Is there a concern about taking in harmful exhaust gasses?
I'm trying to determine where to put my OAK vent on my wall..

Thanks,

EGuy
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OAK air is used only for combustion. It does not vent into the house. You should be able to put the OAK vent right next to the exhaust thimble with no issues.
 
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As I understand an OAK is that with it the fire will burn more white/orange and have a stronger flame whereas without an OAK if you do not have a drafty house the fire is starving for air and will have a slow/lazy/wavy flame.
 
Excellent thanks - My wall looks like swisscheese between the Dryer Vent, Bathroom Fan Vent, Exhaust Vent and now the OAK vent... what's another vent in the wall ... (think Pink Floyd).
 
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If you don't use OAK, combustion air is sucked right out of the heated air of the house then blown right out the vent. If your house is very well sealed, this could create a negative pressure situation. If not, cold air will get pulled into the house from all over to replace the air the intake sucks in creating drafts.
 
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All good info so far. Make sure to put it up high enough so snow fall or drifts don't cover it.
 
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