Carrier BWMAAN000050, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Stones,
Balls,
Etc.
Position combustion air and vent
termination where it will NOT be damaged
by foreign objects, such as stones, balls,
etc.
Multiple
Family
Dwellings
Vent shall not terminate directly above
paved sidewalk or paved driveway located
between two single-family dwellings serving
both dwellings.
People or
Pets
Locate combustion air and vent termination
to prevent accidental contact with people
or pets.
Eddy,
Flue
Gases
Position termination so it will not be effect-
ed by wind eddy, air born leaves, snow, or
recirculated vent gases. Give consideration
to excessive wind and locate away from
windward side of building.
Vapors
Position termination where vent vapors are
not objectionable.
6 - COMBUSTION AIR AND VENT PIPING
Walkways
Locate vent termination minimum 7'
(2.1 m) above any public walkway, with
consideration to condensate.
7' (2.1 m)
Minimum
3' (0.9 cm)
Minimum
Termination
Meters,
Regulators,
deck, porch
Vent termination 4’ (1.2m), horizontally
from, no case above or below, electric
meters, gas meters, regulators, and
relief equipment, or under deck or
porch.
Vegetation,
Plants &
Shrubs
Keep vent termination 3’ minimum
(0.9m) away from vegetation. Position
termination where vent vapors will not
damage plants/shrubs or air conditioning
equipment.