Termination Clearances Sidewall Power Vent - A.O. Smith Gas Models Instruction Manual

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Vent terminal clearances for "Power Vent" installations. Power Vent configurations use room air for combustion.
1 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.
† A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.
* Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier and the manufacturer's installation instructions.
(using room air for combustion)
EXTERIOR CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALL VENT TERMINATION
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F IX E D
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C L O S E D
O P E R A B L
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VENT TERMINAL AIR SUPPLY INLET
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Clearance above grade,
a
veranda, porch, deck or 12 inches (30 cm)
balcony
4 feet (1.2 m) below
Clearance to window
or to side of opening;
b
or door that may be
1 foot (30 cm) above
opened
opening
Clearance to
c
permanently closed 12 inches (30 cm)*
window
Vertical clearance to
ventilated soffit located
above the terminal
d
within a horizontal 12 inches (30 cm)*
distance of 2 feet (61
cm) from the center line
of the terminal
Clearance to
e
12 inches (30 cm)*
unventilated soffit
Clearance to outside
f
2 feet (60 cm)*
corner
Clearance to inside
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18 inches (45 cm)*
corner
POWER VENT
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F IX E D
C L O S E D
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O P E R A B L
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AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
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Clearance to each side
of center line extended
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above meter/regulator
assembly
Clearance to service
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regulator vent outlet
Clearance to a non
mechanical air supply
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inlet into building or
combustion air inlet to
any other appliance
Clearance to a
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mechanical air supply
inlet
Clearance above paved
sidewalk or paved
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driveway located on
public property
Clearance under
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veranda, porch, deck, or
balcony
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3 feet (91 cm) within a
height 15 feet (4.5 m)
above the meter/regulator
assembly*
3 feet (91 cm)*
4 feet (1.2 m) below or to
side of opening; 1 foot
(30 cm) above opening.
3 feet (91 cm) above if
within
10 feet (3 m) horizontally
7 feet (2.13 m)
12 inches (30 cm) ‡