Horizontal Termination Locations - Valor 530XAN/XAP Installation Instructions Manual

• The vent terminal must be located on an outside wall or through the roof.
• This direct vent appliance is designed to operate when an undisturbed airfl ow hits the outside vent terminal from
any direction.
• The minimum clearances from this terminal that must be maintained when located on an outside wall are shown
in fi gure below. Any reduction in these clearances could result in a disruption of the airfl ow or a safety hazard.
Local codes or regulations may require greater clearances.
• The vent terminal must not be recessed into a wall or siding.
• The vent terminal should be positioned where any snowdrifts will not cover it.
• Sidewall vent terminations within 7' of grade require a terminal guard when using the 551DVK.
KEY VENT TERMINAL LOCATIONS - MINIMUM DISTANCES
A Clearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck or balcony
B Clearance to window or door that may be opened
Clearance to permanently closed window (recommended to prevent condensation
C
on window)
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffi t located above the terminal within a horizontal
D
distance of 2 feet (60 cm) from the center-line of the terminal
E Clearance to unventilated soffi t
F Clearance to outside corner
G Clearance to inside corner
Horizontal clearance to center-line of meter/regulator assembly located within 15
H
feet (4.6 m) below the terminal
I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or the combustion air
J
inlet to any other appliance
K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property.
L Note: A vent must not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway,
which is located between two single-family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
Clearance under a verandah, porch, deck or balcony.
M Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2
sides beneath the fl oor.
Note: Local codes and regulations may require different clearances.

Horizontal Termination Locations

MIN. CLEARANCES
in cm
12 30
12 30
12 30
18 46
12 30
12 30
12 30
36 90
36 90
12 30
72 180
84 210
12 30
9 9