Laars Mighty Stack MS-080, Operating Instructions Manual

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Laars Heating Systems
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U.S. Installations (see note 1) Canadian Installations (see note 2)
A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm)
deck, or balcony
B= Clearance to window or door that may Direct Vent Only: 12 inches (30 cm)
be opened Other Than Direct Vent: 4 feet (1.2 m) below or 36 inches (91 cm)
to side of opening; 1 foot (30 cm) above opening
C= Clearance to permanently closed window See note 4 See note 5
D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located
above the terminal within a horizontal See note 4 See note 5
distance of 2 feet (61cm) from the center line of the terminal
E= Clearance to unventilated soffit See note 4 See note 5
F= Clearance to outside corner See note 4 See note 5
G= Clearance to inside corner See note 4 See note 5
H= Clearance to each side of center line See note 4 3 feet (91 cm) within a height 15 feet
extended above meter/regulator assembly above the meter/regulator assembly
I= Clearance to service regulator vent outlet See note 4 3 feet (91 cm)
J= Clearance to non mechanical air supply Direct Vent Only: 12 inches (30 cm)
inlet to building or the combustion air inlet Other Than Direct Vent: 4 feet (1.2 m) below or 36 inches (91 cm)
to any other appliance to side of opening; 1 foot (30 cm) above opening
K= Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 3 feet (91 cm) above if within 10 feet (3 m) 6 feet (1.83 m)
horizontally
L= Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved Vent termination not allowed in this location Vent termination not allowed in this
driveway located on public property location
M= Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, See note 4 12 inches (30 cm) (see note 3)
or balcony
Notes:
1. In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code.
2. In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
3. Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.
4. For clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, clearance is in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of
the gas supplier.
5. For clearances not specified in CSA B149.1, clearance is in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas
supplier.
Figure 3. Vent Terminal Clearance.