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B
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B
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D
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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
= 9 inches (U.S.A)
12 inches (Canada). 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.
Figure 6.3 Minimum Clearances for Termination
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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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M
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H
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Covered Alcove Applications
(Spaces open only on one side and with an overhang)
N
= 6 inches ........... non-vinyl sidewalls
12 inches ......... vinyl sidewalls
O
= 18 inches ......... non-vinyl soffi t and overhang
42 inches ......... vinyl soffi t and overhang
P
= 8 ft.
1 cap
2 caps
3 caps
4 caps
Q
= # termination caps x 3
MIN
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 suggested for use with vinyl siding.
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P
R
Q
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L
A
K
K
Electrical
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Service
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Q
R
MIN
MAX
3 feet
2 x Q
6 feet
1 x Q
9 feet
2/3 x Q
12 feet
1/2 x Q
R
= (2 / # termination caps) x Q
MAX
etc.). Listed cap
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ACTUAL
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
ACTUAL