33606 Rev D
10
01-03
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 11 - Termination Cap Locations
DIMENSION DESCRIPTIONS
A
Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or bal-
cony - 12 inches (30 cm) minimum. *
B
Clearance to window or door that may be opened 10,000
BTUs or less, 6 inches (15 cm) minimum; 10,000-50,000 BTUs,
9 inches (23 cm) minimum; over 50,000 BTUs, 12 inches (30
cm) minimum. *
C
Clearance to permanently closed window 12 inches (30
cm) minimum - recommended to prevent condensation on
window.
D
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the termi-
nation within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (60 cm) from the
centerline of the termination 18 inches (46 cm) minimum. **
E
Vertical clearance to unventilated soffit - 12 inches (30 cm)
minimum. **
F
Clearance to outside corner - 6 inches (15 cm) minimum.
G
Clearance to inside corner - 6 inches (15 cm) minimum.
H
Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 3
feet (90 cm) horizontally* from the center line of the regulator
I
Clearance to service regulator vent outlet - 6 feet (1.8m)
minimum. *
J
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet into building or
the combustion air inlet to any other appliance - 12 inches (30
cm) minimum. *
K
Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet - 6 feet (1.8 m)
minimum. *
L
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway lo-
cated on public property - 7 feet (2.1 m) minimum.
A vent may not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved
driveway which is located between two single family dwell-
ings and serves both dwellings.
M
Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 inches
(30 cm) minimum. * Recommended 30 inches (76 cm) for vinyl
or plastic.
Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully
open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor. *
N
Vertical clearance between two horizontal termination caps
12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
O
Horizontal clearance between two horizontal termination caps
12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
*
As specified in CGA B149 Installation Codes
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clear-
ances.
**
Clearance required to vinyl soffit material 30 inches (76 cm)
minimum. With a vinyl soffit shield 18 inches (46 cm) mini-
mum.
WARNING!
In the U.S.:
Vent system termination is NOT permitted in
screened porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and
ground clearances as stated in the instructions.
In Canada:
Vent system termination is NOT permitted in
screened porches. Vent system termination is permitted in
porch areas with two or more sides open. You must follow all
side wall, overhang and ground clearances as stated in the
instructions.
Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for
the improper performance of the appliance when the venting
system does not meet these requirements.
Figure 12 - Cap Clearances
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