Quadra-Fire QV32B-A Owner's Manual page 21

C
V
B
J
V
D
V
V
= VENT TERMINAL
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
A = 12 inches.................clearances above grade, veranda,
B = 12 inches.................clearance to window or door that may
C = 18 inches.................clearance below unventilated soffi t
18 inches.................clearance below ventilated soffi t
30 inches .................clearance below vinyl soffits and
D = 9 inches...................clearance to outside corner
E = 6 inches...................clearance to inside corner
F = 3 ft. (Canada) ..........not to be installed above a gas me-
G = 3 ft ...........................clearance to gas service regulator
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
driveway 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 = 18 inches ....................clearance under veranda, porch, deck,
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.
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Figure 6.3 Minimum Clearances for Termination
F
B
B
V
V
A
porch, deck or balcony
be opened, or to permanently closed
window
electrical service
ter/regulator assembly within 3 feet
horizontally from the center-line of the
regulator
vent outlet
ered) air supply inlet, combustion air
inlet or direct-vent termination
air supply inlet
paved sidewalk or a paved driveway.
service
balcony or overhang
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H or i
V
X
G
H
M
V V
H
V
(Spaces open only on one side and with an overhang)
N = 6 inches ........... non-vinyl sidewalls
O = 18 inches ......... non-vinyl soffi t and overhang
P = 8 ft.
1 cap
2 caps
3 caps
4 caps
Q = # termination caps x 3
MIN
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 suggested for use with vinyl siding.
R
V
A
K
Electrical
V
Service
Covered Alcove Applications
12 inches ......... vinyl sidewalls
42 inches ......... vinyl soffi t and overhang
Q
MIN
3 feet
6 feet
9 feet
12 feet
R = (2 / # termination caps) x Q
MAX
Measure vertical clearances from this surface.
O
N
P
Q
L
K
V
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
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