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P P 38+ P e l l e t S t o ve
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Ven t i n g
Req u i r em en t s f o r Ter m i n a t i n g t h e Ven t i n g
W ARNiNG:
Venting terminals must not be recessed into a
wall or siding.
NOTE:
Only approved pellet vent pipe, wall pass-throughs,
and fire stops should be used when venting through
combustible materials.
NOTE:
Always take into consideration the effects of the
prevailing wind direction or other wind currents that may
cause flyash and/or smoke when placing the termination of
the vent.
in a d d i t i o n , t h e f o l l o w i n g m u s t b e o b s er ved :
A. The clearance above grade must be a minimum of 12".
B. The clearance to a window or door that may be opened
must be a minimum of 48" to the side, 48" below the
window/door, and 12" above the window/door.
(
w i t h
o u t s i d e a i r i n s t a l l ed , 18” t o t h e s i d e o r b el o w
)
C. A 12" clearance to a permanently closed window is
recommended to prevent condensation on the window.
D. The vertical clearance to a ventilated soffit located above
the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (60 cm)
from the center-line of the terminal must be a minimum
of 18".
E. The clearance to an unventilated soffit must be a minimum
of 12".
F. The clearance to an outside corner is 11" from center of
pipe.
G. The clearance to an inside corner is 12".
H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90 cm) above
a gas meter/regulator assembly when measured from the
horizontal center-line of the regulator.
I. The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must be a
minimum of 6 feet.
J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the
building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance
must be a minimum of 48”.
K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet must be a
minimum of 10 feet.
(
w i t h o u t s i d e a i r i n s t a l l ed , 6 f eet
)
L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved
driveway located on public property must be a minimum
of 7 feet.
M. The clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony
must be a minimum of 12 inches.
(
B. a l s o a p p l i es
)
NOTE:
The clearance to vegetation and other exterior
combustibles such as mulch is 36” as measured from the
center of the outlet or cap. This 36” radius continues to grade
or a minimum of 7 feet below the outlet.
Certain Canadian and/or Local codes or regulations may
require different clearances.
A vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk 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.
NOTE: W h er e p a s s a g e t h r o u g h a w a l l , o r p a r t i t i o n o f
c o m b u s t i b l e c o n s t r u c t i o n i s d es i r ed , t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n
s h a l l c o n f o r m t o CAN/ CSA- B36 5. ( i f i n Ca n a d a )
V
=Vent Terminal
A
=Air Supply Inlet
=Area where termination is mot permitted
Door
Sidewalk
Fixed
Closed
Openable
Openable
Fixed
Closed
Inside Corner
Detail
Porch or
Openable
Deck
or Fixed
