General Venting Information - Vermont Castings D232 Installation Instructions & Homeowner's Manual

Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the
side wall, or vertically through the roof.
– Only venting components specifically approved and
labelled for this fireplace may be used.
– Minimum clearances between vent pipes and com-
bustible materials is one (1") inch (25 mm).
– Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or
siding.
– Horizontal venting must be installed on a level plane
without any incline or decline.
D
E
B
L
TERMINATION CAP
V
A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or bal-
cony [* 12 inches (305mm) minimum]
B = clearance to window or door that may be opened 12"
(306mm).
C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12
inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensa-
tion on window]
D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the
termina/ within a horizontal distance of 24 inches
(610mm) from the centre-line of the terminal [18 inches
(458mm) minimum]
E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12 inches (305mm)
minimum
F = clearance to outside comer see next page
G = clearance to inside comer see next page
H = * not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly
within 36 inches (914mm) horizontally from the centre-
line of the regulator
† a vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two single family
dwellings and serves both dwellings *
‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, is fully open on a minimum 2 sides beneath the floor *
* as specified in CAN/CGA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada or for U.S.A. Installations follow the
current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.

GENERAL VENTING INFORMATION

C
Fixed Fixed
Closed Closed
V
Openable
F
V
B B
AIR SUPPLY INLET
X
There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden
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 termination
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 that the vent termination be located
observing the minimum clearances as shown on this
page.
*
Check with local codes or in absence of same with CAN/CGA
B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada or for
U.S.A. Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1.
H
B
V
Fixed
Closed
B
V X
J
A
G
GAS METER
I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches
(1828mm) minimum]
J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building
or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace [ *12
inches (305mm) minimum]
K = clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [* 72 inches
(1828mm) minimum]
L = † clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway
located on public property [*84 inches (2133mm) mini-
mum]
M = clearance under veranda, porch, deck [*12 inches
(305mm) minimum ‡]
N = Clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24"
(610mm) above the highest point when it passes through
the roof surface, and any other obstruciton within a
A
horizontal distance of 18" (450mm).
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N
N
I
G M
V K
RESTRICTED AREA
(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)
G
V
G
V
X
A