3.2.3.4. E
LBOW EQUIVALENT FOR HORIZONTAL VENT LENGTH
Note
: The first elbow has a value of 0 in horizontal vent length. The above table is valid for the 2nd, 3rd,
1
and 4th elbows.
No vent section should slope downwards (from the fireplace to the exterior vent outlet).
3.2.3.5. V
ENT SECTION LENGTHS
Section lengths must be calculated as shown in the following picture:
37
Horizontal vent length
Elbow
equivalent (H
angle
in.
1º
0.4
0.033
15º
6
30º
12
45º
18
90º
36
CAUTION:
)
e
ft.
0.5
1
1.5
3
Figure 3.2.3.4.a