Burnham Minuteman II, Installation, Operating And Service Instructions

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Figure 11: Recommended Horizontal Vent Installation
b. Alternate Installation (where recommended
installation is not practical): slope toward boiler.
Horizontal vent drain tee (see Table 7 for part
number) required. See Figure 12.
CAUTION
Moisture and ice may form on surfaces around
vent terminal. To prevent deterioration, surfaces
should be in good repair (sealed, painted etc.).
2. Vent terminal location restricted per following:
a. Minimum 12 inches above grade or normally
expected snow accumulation level, or 7 feet
above grade if located adjacent to public
walkway. Do not install over public walkways or
areas where local experience indicates
condensate or vapor from Category III
appliances creates a nuisance or hazard .
b. Minimum 3 feet above any forced air inlet
located within 10 feet.
c. Minimum 1 foot below, 1 foot horizontally from,
or 1 foot above any door, openable window,
gravity air inlet, or building opening through
which flue gases could enter any building
(including adjacent buildings).
d. Minimum 4 feet (6 feet in Canada) horizontally
from electric meters, gas meters, regulators, and
relief equipment.
e. Minimum 12 inches from overhang or corner.
Figure 12: Alternate Horizontal Vent Installation