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Vent Terminal
Air Supply
Area Where Terminal Not Permitted.
A - Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12
inches (30cm) minimum.
B - Clearance to window or door that may be opened. 12 inches (30cm)
minimum for appliances 100 000 Btuh (30 kW) and lower, in Canada.
9 inches
(23cm) for appliances 50 000 Btuh and lower, in USA.
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C - Clearance to permanently closed window minimum 12 inches
(30cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window, in
Canada. 9 inches
(23cm) for appliances 50 000 Btuh and
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lower, in USA.
D - Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the termina-
tion within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (60cm) from the center
line of the termination. 18 inches (46cm) minimum.
E - Clearance to unventilated soffit 12 inches (30cm) minimum.
F - Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or balcony 12 inches
(30cm) minimum.
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G - Clearance from a perpendicular inside wall or outer corner to
the edge of the vent terminal plate is 3" (minimum).
H - Clearance to each side of center line extended above
meter/regulator assembly 3 feet (91cm) within a height 15
feet (4.5m) above the meter/regulator assembly.
I - Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 feet (91cm)
minimum.
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J - Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other appliance: In Canada, 6 inch-
es (15cm) for appliances ≤10,000 Btuh (3kW), 12 inches
(30cm) minimum for appliances >10,000 Btuh (3kW) and
≤100,000 Btuh (30kW), 36 inches (91cm) for appliances
>100,000 Btuh (30kW). In the USA, 6 inches
ances ≤10,000 Btuh (3kW), 9 inches (23cm) for appliances
>10,000 Btuh (3kW) and ≤50,000 Btuh (15kW), 12 inches
(30cm) for appliances >50,000 Btuh (15kW).
K - Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet (1.8m) mini-
mum.
,in Canada. In USA, 3 feet (91cm) above if within 10
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feet
(3m) horizontally.
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L - Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located
on public property 7 feet (2.1m) minimum.
M - Clearance above highest point of exit on roof 18 inches
(45cm).
N - Clearance to perpendicular wall 24 inches (60 cm).
(Recommended to prevent re-circulation of exhaust products. For additional
requirements check local codes.)
Vent Termination
1-2
5
(15cm) for appli-
2
3
NOTE: Clearances are to the edge of terminal plate, add 6-
3/4" to clearances to arrive at center line.
NOTE: Local Codes or Regulations may require different
clearances.
Termination
It is imperative that the vent termination be located observing the
minimum clearances as shown. There must not be any obstruc-
tion such as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility build-
ings within 24" from the front of the termination plate.
Do not locate termination where excessive snow or ice build-up
may occur. Be sure to check vent termination area after snow
falls and clear to prevent accidental blockage of venting system.
When using snow blowers, make sure snow is not directed
towards vent termination area.
General Venting Information
The gas fireplace is approved to be vented either through the
side wall or vertically through the roof.
This appliance is approved with Kingsman flex vent system and
also approved for use with Simpson Duravent Direct Vent System
(model DV-GS series), AmeriVent Direct Vent Pipe System and
Selkirk Direct Temp.
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Kingsman flex vent system can be used with Simpson Duravent
Direct Vent termination's (model DV-GS series).
When using Simpson Duravent, AmeriVent Direct Vent pipe or
Selkirk Direct Temp a Kingsman/Duravent adapter must be used.
ONLY VENTING COMPONENTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED
AND LABELED FOR THIS FIREPLACE MAY BE USED.
Minimum clearance to combustibles on venting
Vertical 1" with Kingsman Vent System
1 1/4" with Simpson Duravent Systems
Top of Horizontal Pipe 1 1/2"
Top of 90 degree bend in Minimum Enclosures of 50 1/2-56 1/2"
is 2 1/2" with insulation Sleeve
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Top of 90 degree bend in enclosure over 56 1/2" -60" is 4 1/2"
without insulation sleeve.
Top of 90 degree bend in enclosures over 60" is 2 1/2" without
insulation sleeve.
See page 7 and 8.
Venting terminal shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. If fin-
ishing the outside wall with vinyl or wood siding it is recommend-
ed that a Siding Shield be installed, Part Number ZDVSSLR.
1 - In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Code .
2 - In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas
Code .
3 - A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is
located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
4 - Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a mini-
mum of two sides beneath the floor.
5 - Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements
of the gas supplier.
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