Pentair Pool Products 175K BTU/HR Operation & Installation Manual page 25

Section 3. Installation
Vent
Termination
1' Minimum
above snow or
Forced Air
finished grade
Inlet
(whichever is
higher)
8. Vent Termination – Horizontal
The terminal must be located (U.S. – See
• at least 3" and at most 12" out from the wall (see
• at least 12" above finished grade or the normally expected snow accumulation level, whichever is higher
• at least 4 feet below or horizontally from, or 1 foot above, any doors or windows or gravity air inlet to a building
• at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet
• at least 4 feet horizontally from electric meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment
• at least 7 feet above grade adjacent to walkways or similar traffic areas
The terminal must be located (Canada – See
• at least 10 feet (3.3M) from any opening into a building
• at least 12" (.3M) above finished grade or the normally expected snow accumulation level, whichever is higher
• at least 4 feet (1.2M) horizontally from electric meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment
• at least 7 feet (2.1M) above grade adjacent to walkways or similar traffic areas
Allow at least three feet (1M) vertical clearance over
vent termination when terminating under an overhang
or deck.
Avoid corners or alcoves where snow or wind could
have an effect. Exhaust may affect shrubbery and some
building materials. Keep shrubbery away from
termination. To prevent staining or deterioration, sealing
or shielding exposed surfaces may be required.
WARNING
Fire Hazard. Do not run the heater vent into a common
vent with any other appliance. Do not run the Special
Gas Vent into, through, or within any active vent such
as a factory built or masonry chimney.
Rev. C 10-5-07
4' Min.
4' Min.
4' Min.
Gas Meter
3' Minimum clearance if
horizontal distance to
exhaust opening is less
than 10 feet.
Figure 16):
Figure
Figure 16):
Metal
Vent
Body
4' Min.
Vent
Termination
1' Min.
17), following the vent manufacturer's instructions
Metal Special
Support
Gas Vent
weight
requires
of pipe
Appliance
Adapter
Condensate
Tee
Slope at least
1/4" per foot
Condensate
(2 cm per Meter)
drain w/Trap
down towards
(Optional) condensate drain
2 5
Max. 12"
Min. 3"
Vent
Termination
At least 7'
above grade
adjacent
to public
walkways
Figure 16.
Listed
Terminal
3" (7.6 cm) Min.,
12" (30.5 cm) Max.
Clearance
Figure 17.
P/N 472592