Exterior Vent Termination Requirements; Exterior Flue Termination Locations - Regency GEM54-NG Owners & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION

EXTERIOR FLUE TERMINATION LOCATIONS

according to AS5601-2004 (AGA gas installation code) or NZS 5262 (New Zealand)
a Below eaves, balconies or other projections:
- Appliances up to 50 MJ/h input
- Appliances over 50 MJ/h input
b From the ground or above a balcony
c From a return wall or external corner
d From a gas meter (M)
e From an electricity meter or fuse box (P)
f From a drain or soil pipe
g Horizontal from any building structure (unless appliance is approved
for closer installation) or obstruction facing a terminal
h From any other fl ue terminal, cowl or combustion air intake
j Horizontally from an openable window, door, or non-mechanical air inlet, or
any other opening into a building, with the exception of sub-fl oor ventilation
(see also Note (I)):
- Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input
- Appliances over 150 MJ/h input
k Vertically below an openable window, door, or non-mechanical air inlet,
or any other opening into a building, with the exception of sub-fl oor ventilation
(see also Note (I)): see table below
(I) For mechanical air inlets, including spa blowers, the clearance 'j' and 'k' shall be 1500 mm in all cases.
(II) All distances shall be measured vertically or horizontally along the wall to a point in line with the nearest par to of the terminal.
(III) Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level.
(IV) A fl ue terminal of this type shall not be located under a roofed area unless the roofed area is fully open on at least two sides and a free fl ow of
air at the appliance is achieved.
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Minimum clearances required for balanced fl ue terminals or
the fl ue terminals of outdoor appliances
and local authorities having jurisdiction.
Clearance 'k' in mm
Space Heaters
Up to 50 MJ/h Up to 50 MJ/h
input
150 500
Minimum Clearance (mm)
300
500
300
500
1000
500
150
500
500
500
1500
All Other Appliances
Over 50 MJ/h input Over 150 MJ/h
to 150 MJ/h input input
1000 1500
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