Vent Termination Clearances - Vermont Castings SDDVTCB Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater
When planning the installation, consider the location of
the vent terminal and clearances. Some of the most com-
mon clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure 11.
Important: All vent clearances must be maintained.
Check your vent termination clearances against Fig-
ures 11 through 13.
The vent should be placed so that people cannot be
burned by accidentally touching the vent surfaces when
the stove is operating.
The vent termination should be located where it cannot be
damaged by such things as automobile doors, lawn mow-
ers or snowblowers and it should be located away from
areas where it could become blocked by snow, etc.
Some considerations are:
• Obstructions or impediments to venting.
• Nearby combustible materials that could come into
contact with combustion exhaust gases.
• Other nearby openings {within 12" (305 mm)} through
which exhaust gas could reenter the building.
• All vegetation within 3' (76 mm) that may interfere with
the draft.
Other factors that influence where the installation will be
sited include the location of outside walls, where addi-
tional heat may be desired in the home, where the family
members gather most regularly, and perhaps most impor-
tantly, the distance limitations of the venting system.
IMPORTANT
Direct Vent Only
• The horizontal termination must not be recessed
into the exterior wall or siding.
• Horizontal vent runs must be level toward the vent
termination.
• Clearances around the vent termination must be
maintained.
• For installations using DuraVent pipe, parallel instal-
lations with minimum wall clearance have restrict-
ed access for connecting the Horizontal Vent Cap
straps to the vent pipe. See the maker's instructions
for recommended installation procedures.
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Vent Termination Clearances

Your stove is approved to be vented either through the
side wall, or vertical through the roof.
• Vermont Castings Group does not require any opening
for inspection of vent pipe.
• Only Vermont Castings Group and DuraVent venting
components specifically approved and labelled for this
stove may be used.
• Minimum clearances between vent pipes and combus-
tible materials is one (1") inch (25 mm), except where
stated otherwise.
• Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or
siding.
• Horizontal venting must be installed on a level plane
without an inclining or declining slope.
There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, gar-
den sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24"
from the front of the termination hood.
Do not locate termination hood where excessive snow or
ice build up may occur. Be sure to check vent termina-
tion area after snow falls, and clear to prevent accidental
blockage of venting system. When using snow blowers,
make sure snow is not directed towards vent termination
area.
Location of Vent Termination
It is imperative the vent termination be located observing
the minimum clearances as shown on this page.
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