P
AGE
18
I
NSTALLATION
(C
ONT
.)
Horizontal Vent Termination Requirements (see the illustration below)
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The horizontal vent termination (standard or snorkel) must meet the following requirements:
A Minimum 12" clearance to any door or window (9" in the U.S. if the window may not be opened)
B Minimum 12" above any grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony
C Minimum 12" from outside corner walls
D Minimum 24" from inside corner walls
E Minimum 18" clearance below a soffit (eaves or overhangs) (24" for vinyl covered surfaces)
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Minimum 18" clearance below a veranda, porch, deck or balcony (must have two open sides)
G Minimum 48" clearance from any adjacent building
H Minimum 84" clearance above any grade when adjacent to public walkways or driveways
NOTE: may not be used over a walkway or driveway shared by an adjacent building
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Minimum 36" clearance from any mechanical air supply inlet, 72" for Canada
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Minimum 12" clearance from the top and sides or 36" below any non-mechanical air supply inlet
K Minimum 36" from the area above the meter/regulator (vent outlet)
L Minimum 36" from the meter/regulator (vent outlet), 72" for Canada
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Use the vinyl siding stand-off (#950) when installing on an exterior with vinyl siding.
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Vent termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material
Vertical Vent Termination Requirements (see the illustration below)
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The high-wind vertical termination is required (part # 991)
NOTE:
Our experience has shown that intermittent high winds can adversely affect the flame and
pilot of this appliance. The high-wind termination insures proper operation.
