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Termination Locations
A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances
D
E
B
L
FP
F
FP
A
= 0" ............................ clearances above grade, ve ran-
(See Note 1)
B
= 12" .......................... clearances to window or door
36" ........................... vinyl windows or siding.
D**
= 47" .......................... vertical clearance to unventilat-
** 60" .......................... vinyl clad soffits.
F
= 9" ........................... clearance to outside corner
G*
= 6" ............................ clearance to inside corner.
48" ........................... vinyl windows or siding.
H
= 3 ft. (Canada) ....... not to be installed above a gas
I
= 3 ft. (U.S.A.)
6 ft. (Canada) ....... clearance to service regulator
*** a fireplace shall not open directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway
which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both
dwellings.
**** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum
of 2 sides beneath the floor, or if the screened porch guidelines are followed,
or meets Note 2.
NOTE 1: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
NOTE 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side and
with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non-
vinyl siding and soffits. 1. There must be 3 feet minimum between terminations
or between the fireplace and termination. 2. All mechanical air intakes within 10
feet of a termination must be a minimum of 3 feet below the fireplace hood. 3.
All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of the fireplace hood must be a minimum of
1 foot below the termination.
Figure 4.1 Fireplace Opening Minimum Clearances
CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SIDING, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE VINYL PROTECTOR
KIT TO THE TOP OF THE EXTERIOR FIRESTOP (FOR ALL ROUND TERMINATION CAPS). IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO USE THE VINYL PROTECTOR KIT.
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FP
A
B
B
FP
FP
A
da, porch, deck or balcony
that may be opened, or to per-
manently closed window.
ed soffit or to ventilated soffit lo-
cated above the terminal.
meter/regulator assembly within
3 feet (90cm) horizontally from the
center-line of the regulator
vent outlet and electric service
Heat-N-Glo LifeStyle Collection • Dakota 42, Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev. F • 11/04
V
G
X
H
M
I
FP
J
= 9" (U.S.A.)
12" (Canada) ......... clearance to non-mechani-
K
= 3 ft. (U.S.A.)
6 ft. (Canada) .......... clearance to a mechanical
L*** = 54" ............................ clearance above paved
M**** = 47" ............................ clearance under veranda,
Not allowed: ........... vinyl
N
= 6" .............................. non-vinyl siding
48" ............................ vinyl siding
P
= 84"
Dakota 42, Dakota 42H
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1 additional termination cap
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2 additional termination caps
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3 additional termination caps
This fireplace is approved for installation onto screened
porches with the following guidelines:
Minimum porch area: 96 square feet
Minimum ceiling height: 92 inches
Minimum of two walls must be screened
Minimum top of screen height, side walls: 6 ft. 8 in.
Minimum screen area: 64 square feet
NOTE: There may be some odor and small amounts of
soot associated with venting the Twilight onto a screened
porch. Ensuring good cross draft ventilation and routine
maintenance of the fireplace will maximize comfort and
cleanliness.
= FIREPLACE OPENING
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
= AREA WHERE FIREPLACE IS NOT PERMITTED
P
R
X
(See Note 2)
J or K
cal air supply inlet to build-
ing or the combustion air in-
let to any other appliance
air supply inlet
(See Note 1)
sidewalk or a paved driveway
located on public property
porch, deck, balcony or overhang
Q
MIN
10 feet
Q + 3 feet
Q + 6 feet 2/3 x Q
Q + 9 feet 1/2 x Q
R
= (2 / # caps plus fireplace) x Q
MAX
ACTUAL
O
N
FP
Q
R
MAX
2 x Q
ACTUAL
1 x Q
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
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