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Flue Sentinel Expands Product Line For more information, contact: Sandra Jones, Marketing Specialist FLUE SENTINEL, INC. Phone: 248-370-0149 Fax: 248-364-4588 For Immediate Release
Flue Sentinel Expands Product Line to Include Millivolt
and 24 VAC Electronic Gas Log Fireplace Dampers
Flue Sentinel Dampers are the Answer to Manual Open Damper Codes, Energy Theft, and Design Limitations Orion, International and regional building codes now require manual dampers for gas log fireplaces to be removed or permanently locked in the open position. As a result of these regulations, homeowners have a large, permanent hole in their house, through which conditioned air (heated or cooled air) can escape. Flue Sentinel is the only electronic damper on the market today, and its changing the way many homeowners, resort owners, architects, builders and interior designers are - more - Page Two: Announcing Flue Sentinel, the First Electronic Damper for Gas Log Fireplaces thinking about fireplaces, said Mr. Ken McHenry, President of Flue Sentinel, Inc. Many people like the natural beauty of a real wood-burning fireplace, but do not want the mess, work, or environmental restrictions associated with them. A gas fireplace is a better alternative, but energy concerns remain about having an open hearth and open chimney. With Flue Sentinel, a beautiful, natural-looking fireplace can be designed - - without barricading it with glass doors to retain conditioned air. The end result is a more energy-efficient, natural-looking, open fireplace, McHenry explains. How It Works. Flue Sentinel electronically opens and closes the fireplace flue, automatically, whenever the gas logs are turned on and off. There is one control for both the gas log set and the Flue Sentinel damper, providing the homeowner the ultimate in convenience and comfort. Flue Sentinel is mounted at the top of the chimney and traps warm air throughout the length of the fireplace flue. This is unlike most manual fireplace dampers, located near the firebox, which allow the flue to be filled with cold, heavier air - The next time the flue is opened, that cold air rushes into the house potentially carrying combustion byproducts. The Flue Sentinel damper closes automatically after the gas logs are turned off and exhaust moves up the flue. This automatic closure is key to energy efficiency and comfort. Without a damper, cold drafts and air leakage can occur - - up to 30 percent of the homes heat escapes through the open chimney, according to the 2001 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook*. That is like leaving a 48-inch wide window open, according to the Design Flexibility. With Flue Sentinel, glass doors are finally a design option, rather than a necessity in gas log fireplaces. This opens a world of design and décor choices for homeowners. For those who love the beauty of a natural-looking, open hearth, the look is now achievable and efficient. The product allows builders, architects, and interior decorators to offer more natural- - more - Page Three: Announcing Flue Sentinel, the First Electronic Damper for Gas Log Fireplaces looking, open fireplace design options, a larger viewing area, and more creativity to their clients. Flue Sentinel is a unique lifestyle product in that it is as much a design-enabler as it is a smart investment for protecting conditioned air. We specialize in building large custom homes and we find many of our customers want a grand, unobstructed, natural-looking fireplace without glass doors. Flue Sentinel is not just another product we can offer. It is a business tool that allows us to meet and often exceed our customers expectations by building the fireplace of their dreams, with the added benefit of safety and no drafts. I wish this product was available years ago, declared Coleman Wise, project manager for R.A. Nelson & Associates, located in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Awareness. Flue Sentinel has a powerful payback: it pays for itself, through energy optimization and the cost savings that result. Flue Sentinel can save homeowners up to 30 percent on home heating and air-conditioning bills annually. For most homeowners, this means that the product can pay for itself in a very short time period. In many cities across Up until this point, glass doors were installed to reduce drafts. Although they slightly reduce the air loss, the draft is still prevalent and the doors may chatter as the air moves through them. In addition, glass doors or panes, and the large metal frame often detract from the open, natural-looking décor homeowners strive to achieve, comments Mr. McHenry. Flue Sentinel offers the desired design flexibility and allows the builder one more opportunity to comply with - more - Page Four: Announcing Flue Sentinel, the First Electronic Damper for Gas Log Fireplaces stringent home standards and regulations regarding energy efficiency. Installing Flue Sentinel may qualify the homeowner for tax credits through several government home energy programs, continued McHenry. Comfort. Several premium home builders I work with were surprised at the number of calls I received from their new homeowners, complaining of drafts caused by their fireplace, explained Matt Barthels, owner of The Hearth Exchange, a premium hearth retailer in Safety. Flue Sentinel has several important safety features that provide an additional layer of security. The location of the product, at the chimney top, is key to providing a more natural draft condition and a warm flue (which is a safer flue). A cold flue, typical of manual dampers and open chimneys, does not allow for proper ventilation of combustion byproducts at start-up and siphons interior heat. The products control circuitry, with dual, redundant switches, ensures that the fireplace damper is open before the gas logs ignite, eliminating the possibility of a closed damper causing combustion byproduct spillage into the home or building. Flue Sentinel addresses mechanical and building code standards and is tested and listed in accordance with several standards associations. Flue Sentinel enhances the overall fireplace experience and adds an additional layer of safety to the home. We believe Flue Sentinel will quickly be the new standard for all homes with gas log fireplaces, adds McHenry. - more - Page Five: Announcing Flue Sentinel, the First Electronic Damper for Gas Log Fireplaces The new Millivolt model offers ease of installation for both new construction and existing structures. Two wires, ground and youre done. Flue Sentinel Millivolt is self-powered and operates from the signal generated by the standing pilot thermopile. For those that prefer not to use standing pilots, Flue Sentinel is also available in 24 VAC models for use with Electronic Ignition gas log fireplaces. All Flue Sentinel Electronic Flue Dampers are made in the Flue Sentinel electronic flue dampers are the first in a series of products that the company will launch to dramatically improve home airflow and efficiency. Flue Sentinels products are available through a select network of premium fireplace retailers. About Flue Sentinel, Inc. Flue Sentinel, Inc. has over 50 employees and is headquartered in a manufacturing, research, and office complex in Orion, ###
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