Xtrordinair 44 - Confused

  • Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.

    We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.

    We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
  • Hope everyone has a wonderful and warm Thanksgiving!
  • Super Cedar firestarters 30% discount Use code Hearth2024 Click here

Jotel me this

Feeling the Heat
Sep 21, 2018
302
Pennsylvania
Hello. My house has a Xtrordinair 44 and im confused on how it operates, even after reading the manual twice.

The manual says negative pressure can cause air to be pulled into the house through the blower.
But.. isnt that what the blower does? It sucks air IN through the grate, and OUT the front of the fireplace.
Is the manual saying this because the blower can be installed outside in certain installations? Mine is in the house. But even then... air is SUPPOSED to be sucked in through the blower, no??
[Hearth.com] Xtrordinair 44 - Confused

[Hearth.com] Xtrordinair 44 - Confused


[Hearth.com] Xtrordinair 44 - Confused
 
I guess they meant when the blower is not in operation.

P.S. Never liked the idea of getting cold air from outside and heating it.