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Figure 4.4 Minimum Clearances for Termination
CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL PROTECTOR KIT BE INSTALLED.
** a vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway
which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both
dwellings.
*** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a
minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor, or meets Note 2.
NOTE 1
: On private property where termination is less than 7 feet above
a sidewalk, driveway, deck, porch, veranda or balcony, use of a listed cap
shield is suggested. (See vents components page)
NOTE 2
: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side
and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specified for
vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits.
1
. There must be 3 feet minimum
between termination caps.
2.
All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet
of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below the termination
cap.
3.
All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be a
minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap.
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
V
= VENT TERMINAL
= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
NOTE 3
: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
NOTE 4:
Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to doors
or other traffic areas.
NOTE 5:
Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access
to the electrical service.
WARNING: In the U.S:
Vent system termination is
NOT
permitted in
screened porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and ground
clearances as stated in the instructions.
In Canada:
Vent system termination is
NOT
permitted in screened
porches. Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with two or
more sides open. You must follow all side walls, overhang and ground
clearances as stated in the instructions.
Heat & Glo assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the
appliance when the venting system does not meet these requirements.
Electrical
Service
V
S
V
S
V
T
D*
V
(See Note 2)
M
N
P
R
Q
L** = 7 ft.
.........................
clearance above paved sidewalk
or a paved driveway located on
public
property
M*** = 18 inches
................
clearance under veranda, porch, deck,
balcony or overhang
42 inches ...............
vinyl
S = 6 inches
.................
clearance from sides of electrical
service
T
= 12 inches................
clearance above electrical service
A = 12 inches.................
clearances above grade, veranda,
porch, deck or balcony
B = 12 inches.................clearances to window or door that
may be opened, or to permanently
closed window. (Glass)
D* = 18 inches.................
vertical clearance to unventilated
soffit or to ventilated soffit located
above the terminal
*30 inches ...................
for vinyl clad soffits and below
electrical service
F
= 9 inches
..................clearance to outside corner
G = 6 inches...................clearance to inside corner
H = 3 ft. (Canada)
..........
not to be installed above a gas meter/
regulator assembly within 3 feet (90
cm) horizontally from the center-line
of the regulator
I
= 3 ft
...........................
clearance to gas service regulator
vent outlet
J
= 9 inches (U.S.A.)
12 inches (Canada)
clearance to non-mechanical
air supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance
K = 3 ft. (U.S.A.)
6 ft. (Canada)
...........
clearance to a mechanical
(powered) air supply inlet
(See Note 1)
N = 6 inches ..................
non-vinyl sidewalls
12 inches ................
vinyl sidewalls
P = 8 ft.
Q
MIN
R
MAX
1 cap
3 feet
2 x Q
ACTUAL
2 caps
6 feet
1 x Q
ACTUAL
3 caps
9 feet
2/3 x Q
ACTUAL
4 caps
12 feet
1/2 x Q
ACTUAL
Q
MIN
= # termination caps x 3 R
MAX
= (2 / # termination caps) x Q
ACTUAL
Alcove Applications
(See Note 1)
(See Note 5)
(See Note 5)
