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Vent Termination

Vent Terminal

Air Supply

Area Where Terminal Not Permitted.

A - Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 inches

(30cm) minimum.

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B - Clearance to window or door that may be opened. 12 inches (30cm)

minimum for appliances 100 000 Btuh (30 kW) and lower.

C - Clearance to permanently closed window minimum 12 inches (30cm)

recommended to prevent condensation on window.

D - Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within

a horizontal distance of 2 feet (60cm) from the center line of the termi-
nal. 18 inches (46cm) minimum.

E - Clearance to unventilated soffit 12 inches (30cm) minimum.

F - Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or balcony 12 inches

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(30cm)

minimum.

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G - Clearance from a perpendicular inside wall to the edge of the vent

terminal is 14” (35.5cm).

H - Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 3 feet

(90cm) horizontally from the center line of the regulator.

I - Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 6 feet (1.8m) minimum.

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J - Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the

combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 inches (30cm) mini-
mum for appliances 10 000 Btuh (30kW) and lower, 36 inches
(90cm) minimum for appliances greater than 100 000 Btuh
(30kW).

K - Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet (1.8m) minimum.

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L - Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on

public property 7 feet (2.1m) minimum.

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NOTE: Clearances are to the terminal center line. Add 6 inches to
clearances not indicated as measured from center line.

NOTE: Local Codes or Regulations may require different clear-
ances.

Termination

It is imperative that the vent termination be located observing the mini-
mum clearances as shown. There must not be any obstruction such as
bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24” from
the front of the termination.

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.

ONLY VENTING COMPONENTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED
AND LABELLED FOR THIS FIREPLACE MAY BE USED.

Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is 1
inch (25mm).

NOTE: Clearance between vent pipe and combustibles at the wall
thimble is 2 inches (50mm).

Venting terminal shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.

1 - As specified in CGA B149 installation codes (1991).

2 - Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two

sides beneath the floor.

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3 - A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located

between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.

Summary of Contents for "Zero Clearance" ZDV1001

Page 1: ...nce What To Do If You Smell Gas Do not try to light any appliance Extinguish any open flame Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier...

Page 2: ...8 Vent termination 9 10 Venting graph 10 General vent installation information 11 Installation of top flue side wall venting 11 12 Installation of back vents 13 Repair parts list 13 Valve System Part...

Page 3: ...vice person A professional service person should be called to inspect this appliance annually Make it a practice to have all your gas appliances checked annually 6 Control compartments burners and air...

Page 4: ...llation recommendation when installing this fire place against non insulated exterior wall or chase it is recommend ed that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insula tion codes Dryw...

Page 5: ...pressure testing of the gas supply piping sys tem at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 KPa Note The gas line connection may be made of 1 2 rigid pipe 1 2 copper pipe or an approved fl...

Page 6: ...should any solid fuels wood paper card board coal be used in this appliance Note It is normal for your gas fireplace to give off some odor the first time it is burned This is due to the curing of the...

Page 7: ...plug on the inside wall of the access area opposite the fan Large holes are provided to allow wiring to enter the access area on the left of the unit Connect the power sensor and variable speed wall...

Page 8: ...that turns the main burner on or off If main burner does not light immediately when you turn the gas control valve to ON ensure that the wall switch is in the ON position NOTE The On Off wall switch...

Page 9: ...driveway located on public property 7 feet 2 1m minimum 3 V NOTE Clearances are to the terminal center line Add 6 inches to clearances not indicated as measured from center line NOTE Local Codes or R...

Page 10: ...s are required the horizontal run length must be reduced to 7 feet How To Use The Vent Table 1 Determine the height of the system and the number of bends required 2 Having determined the vertical dist...

Page 11: ...ing on the wall Cut a hole through the exterior wall allowing for a 11 x 11 minimum inside framing or an 8 1 2 diameter hole if venting through a non combustible wall Center wall thimble over 11 x 11...

Page 12: ...NOTE At the top edge of the flashing plate lift the shingles and nail the plate to the roof deck then cement the shingles to the plate with a suitable waterproof mastic Ensure that the chimney is plum...

Page 13: ...d must be cut to comply Install wall thimble Place fireplace into place and secure to floor with nailing tabs Step 5 Mount vent termination make sure 4 and 7 pipes are siliconed Caulk around wall thim...

Page 14: ...urround Kits ZISAB Surround Antique Brass ZISPB Surround Polish Brass ZISAL Surround Almond ZISBG Surround Burgundy ZISGR Surround Green ZISSAB Surround Slim Line Antique Brass ZISSPB Surround Slim Li...

Page 15: ...h ON wall switch If okay jumper wires across wall switch wires at valve If burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad Generator may not be generating Check generator with millivolt meter...

Page 16: ...ing its stability or performance d damages caused by improper matching or application of the unit or the unit s components e damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service to the...

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