Drolet ECO-45 Owner's Manual page 8

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Termination Location
Termination should not be located so that hot exhaust gases can be a hazard. They can reach temperatures of 500 ºF and cause serious
burns.
CAUTION: TERMINATION COLLAR (SPARK ARRESTER) IS MANDATORY.
Refer to NFPA 211 (USA) or CSA B365 (Canada) for rules for the distance of exit terminal from windows and openings. The exit terminal of
a mechanical draft system, other than a direct vent appliance shall be located in accordance with the following.
Permitted Termination Location
Canada:
Letter Min. clearances
A 12'' (30 cm)
B 39'' (100 cm)
F
39'' (100 cm)
H 39'' (100 cm)
I
72'' (183 cm)
J 39'' (100 cm)
K 72'' (183 cm)
L
84'' (213 cm)
39'' (100 cm)
United States:
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Not Less than 36'' (91 cm) above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet (305 cm);
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Not Less than 48'' (122 cm) below and horizontally from, or one foot (30 cm) above, any door, window or gravity air inlet
into any building;
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Not Less than 24'' (61 cm) from an adjacent building and not less than 84'' (213 cm) above grade when located adjacent
to a public walkway.
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Cannot be located less than 12 inches (300mm) above grade.
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Cannot be located above a gas meter/regulator within 3 feet (900mm) horizontally of the vertical center line of the
regulator.
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Not within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of a gas service regulator vent outlet.
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Other restrictions may apply. See NFPA 211 for further information.
INSTALLATION
Clearances above grade level or any adjacent surface that might support snow, ice, or
debris
Clearance to window or door that may be opened
Clearance to corner or adjacent wall
Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 39" (100 cm) horizontally
from the vertical center-line of the regulator and for 15' vertically
Clearance to gas service regulator vent outlet or within 39'' (100 cm) of an oil tank vent
or an oil tank fill inlet
Clearance to the combustion air inlet to any other appliance
Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
Clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway located on public property
Clearance to property boundary
A vent shall not terminate underneath a veranda, porch, or deck
Description