TERMINATION VENT CAP LOCATION
This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving another type of appliance.
GENERAL:
1. Terminations against vinyl siding must use a vinyl siding protector. Follow instructions included.
2. DO NOT RECESS TERMINATION KIT INTO OUTSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS - i.e.: brick, stone, siding,
etc. If necessary, extend framing so that termination kit will be exposed once building materials are
installed.
3. Vent termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material. The flow of
combustion and ventilation air must be not obstructed.
LOCATION CLEARANCES:
1. Above grade, veranda, porch, deck, balcony - 12". (A)
2. Operable window - 12". (B)
3. Permanently closed window* - 12" (recommended to prevent condensation on window). (C)
4. Ventilated soffit* - 24". (D)
5. Unventilated soffit* - 12". (E)
6. Outside / inside corner* - 12". (F)
7. Meter / Regulator: not to be installed above within 3 ft. horizontally from the center line of the regulator.
8. Service regulator vent outlet - 3 ft. radius.
9. Electrical box - 3 ft. (G) DO NOT INSTALL ABOVE AN ELECTRICAL BOX!
10. Non-mechanical air supply inlet to building - 12".
11. Combustion air inlet to any other appliance - 12".
12. Mechanical air supply inlet. - 6 ft. (H)
13. Above furnace exhaust or inlet - 12".
14. Above paved side-walk or paved driveway located on public property - 7 ft.*(I)
15. Under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony (must be fully opened on a min. of 2 sides) - 12". (J)
16. Between two horizontal terminations - 12".
17. Between two vertical terminations - 12". (K) - Note: May be the same height.
*
A vent cannot be located directly above a side-walk or paved driveway that is located between two
single family welling and serves both dwellings.
FIGURE 3
DENOTES WHERE INSTALLATION NOT ALLOWED
(1) OPERABLE WINDOW
(2) PERMANENTLY CLOSED WINDOW
*
CHECK LOCAL & STATE BUILDING CODES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR RESTRICTIONS.
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