B. Chimney Diagram
C
V
B
J
B
V
D
V
V
= VENT TERMINAL
A
= 12 inches.................clearances above grade, veranda, porch,
B
= 12 inches.................clearance to window or door that may
C
= 18 inches.................clearance below an unventilated/ven-
= 18 inches .................clearance below an unventilated/ven-
= 42 inches .................clearance below a vinyl soffi t with non-
= 42 inches .................clearance below a vinyl soffi t with vinyl
D
= 6 inches...................clearance to outside corner
E
= 6 inches...................clearance to inside corner
F
= 3 ft. (Canada) ..........not to be installed above a gas meter/
G
= 3 ft ...........................clearance to gas service regulator vent
H
= 12 inches.................clearance to non-mechanical (unpow-
i
= 3 ft. (U.S.A.)
6 ft. (Canada) ...........clearance to a mechanical (powered)
All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap must
be a minimum of 3 feet below termination.
J
= 7 ft. ......................... On public property: clearance above
A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved drive-
way which is located between two single family dwellings and serves
both dwellings.
K
= 6 inches................. clearance from sides of electrical
L
= 12 inches................ clearance above electrical service
Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to the
electrical service.
M
= 24 inches ....... clearance under veranda, porch, deck, balcony or
overhang
42 inches ..... vinyl or composite overhang
Permitted when veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a
minimum of 2 sides beneath the fl oor.
Figure 4.3 Minimum Clearances for Termination
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F
B
V
G
V
A
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
deck or balcony
be opened, or to permanently closed
window
tilated soffi t with non-vinyl siding
tilated soffi t with vinyl siding. Requires
a vinyl protector kit (VPK-DV).TRUE-50
is not approved for use with vinyl siding
or vinyl soffi ts.
vinyl siding. TRUE-50 is not approved
for use with vinyl siding or vinyl soffi ts.
siding. Requires a vinyl protector kit
(VPK-DV). TRUE-50 is not approved
for use with vinyl siding or vinyl soffi ts.
regulator assembly within 3 feet horizon-
tally from the center-line of the regulator
outlet
ered) air supply inlet, combustion air
inlet or direct-vent termination
air supply inlet
paved sidewalk or a paved driveway.
service
H or i
X
V
H
M
V
V
H
V
= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
(Spaces open only on one side and with an overhang)
TRUE-50 is not approved for use with vinyl siding or vinyl soffi ts.
N = 6 inches ........non-vinyl sidewalls
12 inches ......vinyl sidewalls
O = 18 inches .......clearance below an unventilated/ventilated soffi t
= 18 inches ......clearance below an unventilated/ventilated soffi t
= 42 inches ......clearance below a vinyl soffi t with non-vinyl siding
= 42 inches ......clearance below a vinyl soffi t with vinyl siding.
P = 8 ft.
Q
Measure vertical clearances from this surface.
Measure horizontal clearances from this surface.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! Termination caps are HOT,
consider proximity to doors, traffi c areas or where people
may
pass or gather (sidewalk, deck, patio,
shields available. Contact your dealer.
•
Local codes or regulations may require different
clearances.
•
Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened
porches.
•
Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with
two or more sides open.
•
Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility
for the improper performance of the appliance when the
venting system does not meet these requirements.
•
Vinyl protection kits are required for use with vinyl siding.
O
N
P
R
Q
A
Covered Alcove Applications
with non-vinyl siding
with vinyl siding. Requires a vinyl protec-
tor kit (VPK-DV).
Requires a vinyl protector kit (VPK-DV).
Q
MIN
1 cap
3 feet
2 caps
6 feet
3 caps
9 feet
4 caps
12 feet
= # termination caps x 3
R
= (2 / # termination caps) x Q
MIN
MAX
CLEARANCE = 6 IN.
V
L
K
K
Electrical
V
V
Service
C
V
R
MAX
2 x Q
ACTUAL
1 x Q
ACTUAL
2/3 x Q
ACTUAL
1/2 x Q
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
etc.). Listed cap