Mendota FV41-ARCH, Installation Instructions Manual

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EXTERIOR VENT LOCATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
ALL MEASUREMENTS FROM CENTER-LINE OF VENT CAP
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Vent Terminal
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Air Supply Inlet
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Area where terminal is not permitted
A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balco-
ny (*12 inches (30 cm) minimum). Vinyl surfaces re-
quire 24” min. H = *Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly
within 3 feet (90 cm) horizontally from the center-line of
the regulator
B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened
(*12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
I = *Clearance to service regulator vent outlet *3 feet (92 cm)
minimum.
C = *Clearance to permanently closed window (minimum
12 inches (30 cm) recommended to prevent condensa-
tion on window)
J = *Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building
or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
D = *Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above
the terminal from the center-line of the terminal 24” (60
cm) min. K = *Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet (1.8 m)
minimum
E = *Clearance to unventilated soffit 24” min (60 cm) min. L = † Clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway
located on public property (*7 feet (2.1 m) minimum)
F = Clearance to outside corner - 7 inches (18 cm). M = Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony (*12
inches (30 cm) minimum ‡)
G = Clearance to inside corner - 12 inches (30 cm). Vinyl
surfaces require 24” min (60 cm).
N= Minimum 24” horizontal clearance to any surface, such as
an exterior surface, for vertical terminations.
† A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway, which is located between two single-family dwell-
ings and serves both dwellings.
‡ Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.
* As specified in CGA B1:19 Installation Codes (1991). Note : Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
Exterior Vent