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B. Chimney Diagram
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V
B
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B
V
D
V
V
= VENT TERMINAL
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
= AREA wHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
A
= 12 inches.................clearances above grade, veranda,
B
= 12 inches.................clearance to window or door that may
C
= 18 inches.................clearance below unventilated soffit
18 inches.................clearance below ventilated soffit
30 inches .................clearance below vinyl soffits and
D
= 9 inches...................clearance to outside corner
E
= 6 inches...................clearance to inside corner
F
= 3 ft. (Canada) ..........not to be installed above a gas
G
= 3 ft ...........................clearance to gas service regulator vent
H
= 12 inches.................c l e a r a n c e t o n o n - m e c h a n i c a l
i
= 3 ft. (U.S.A.)
6 ft. (Canada) ...........clearance to a mechanical (powered)
All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap must
be a minimum of 3 feet below termination.
= 7 ft. ......................... On public property: clearance above
J
A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved
driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and
serves both dwellings.
K
= 6 inches................. clearance from sides of electrical
L
= 12 inches................ clearance above electrical service
Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to the
electrical service.
M
= 18 inches ....................clearance under veranda, porch, deck,
42 inches ................vinyl or composite overhang
Permitted when veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a
minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor.
Figure 4.3 Minimum Clearances for Termination
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B
V
G
M
V
A
porch, deck or balcony
be opened, or to permanently closed
window
electrical service
meter/regulator assembly within 3 feet
horizontally from the center-line of the
regulator
outlet
( u n p o w e r e d ) a i r s u p p l y i n l e t ,
combustion air inlet or direct-vent
termination
air supply inlet
paved sidewalk or a paved driveway.
service
balcony or overhang
H or i
V
X
H
V
V
H
V
A
Covered Alcove Applications
(Spaces open only on one side and with an overhang)
N
= 6 inches ........... non-vinyl sidewalls
12 inches ......... vinyl sidewalls
O
= 18 inches ......... non-vinyl soffit and overhang
42 inches ......... vinyl soffit and overhang
P
= 8 ft.
1 cap
2 caps
3 caps
4 caps
Q
= # termination caps x 3
MIN
Measure vertical clearances from this surface.
Measure horizontal clearances from this surface.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! Termination caps are HOT, consider
proximity to doors, traffic areas or where people may pass or
gather (sidewalk, deck, patio, etc.). Listed cap shields available.
Contact your dealer.
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Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
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Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened porches.
•
Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with two or
more sides open.
•
Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for the
improper performance of the appliance when the venting system
does not meet these requirements.
•
Vinyl protection kits are suggested for use with vinyl siding.
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N
P
R
Q
V
L
K
K
Electrical
V
Service
C
V
Q
R
MIN
MAX
3 feet
2 x Q
ACTUAL
6 feet
1 x Q
ACTUAL
9 feet
2/3 x Q
ACTUAL
12 feet
1/2 x Q
ACTUAL
R
= (2 / # termination caps) x Q
MAX
ACTUAL
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