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Quadra-Fire • Hudson Bay Installation Manual_R26 • 01/20
Figure 4.4
B. Chimney Diagram
** A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk 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 fl oor, or meets Note 2.
NOTE 1:
On private property where termination is less than 7 feet above a
sidewalk, driveway, deck, porch, veranda or balcony, use of a listed cap is
suggested. (See vents components pages.)
NOTE 2:
Termination in an alcove space (spaces only open on one side
and without an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specifi ed
for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffi ts. 1. There must be at least 3 feet
minimum between termination caps. 2. All mechanical air intakes within 10
feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below the termination
cap. 3. All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be a
minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap.
NOTE 3:
Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to
the electrical service.
NOTE:
Local codes or regulations may require diff erent
clearances.
NOTE:
Termination caps may be hot. Consider their
proximity to doors or other traffi c areas.
WARNING: In the U.S.:
Vent system termination is NOT
permitted in screened porches. You must follow side
wall, overhang and ground clearances as slated 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
side wall, overhang and ground clearances as stated in the
instructions.
Quadra-Fire assumes no responsibility for the improper
performance of the appliance when the venting system
does not meet these requirements.
CAUTION:
IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH
VINYL SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL
PROTECTOR KIT BE INSTALLED (part #VPK-DV).
A = 12 Inches
(See Note 1)
Clearances
above
grade,
veranda, porch, deck or balcony
B
= 12 Inches
Clearances to window or door that
may be opened, or to permanently
closed window. (Glass)
D* =
18 Inches
Vertical clearance to unventilated
soffi t or to ventilated soffi t located
above the terminal
*30 Inches
For vinyl clad soffi ts and below
electrical service
F
= 9 Inches
Clearance to outside corner
G = 6 Inches
Clearance to inside corner
H =
3 ft. (Canada)
Not to be installed above a gas
meter/regulator assembly within 3
feet (90cm) horizontally from the
center-line of the regulator
I
=
3 ft.
Clearance to gas service regulator
vent outlet
J
= 9 Inches (USA)
12 Inches (Canada)
Clearance to non-mechanical
air supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance
K
=
3 ft. (USA)
6 ft. (Canada)
Clearance to a mechanical
(powered) air supply inlet
L**
=
7 ft.
(See Note 1)
Clearance above paved
sidewalk or a paved driveway
located on public property
M*** =
18 Inches
Clearance under veranda, porch,
deck, balcony or overhang
42 Inches
Vinyl
S
6 Inches
(See Note 3)
Clearance from sides of
electrical service
T
= 12 Inches
(See Note 3)
Clearance above electrical
service
Alcove Applications
N
=
6 Inches
Non-vinyl sidewalls
12 Inches
Vinyl sidewalls
P
=
8 ft.
Q
MIN
R
MAX
1 Cap
3 Feet
2 X Q
ACTUAL
2 Caps
6 Feet
1 X Q
ACTUAL
3 Caps
9 Feet
2/3 X Q
ACTUAL
4 Caps
12 Feet
1/2 Q
ACTUAL
Q
MIN
= # termination caps x 3 R
MAX
= (2 / # termination caps) x Q
ACTUAL
V
= VENT TERMINAL
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
(S Note 2)
v
v
v
v
(See Note 2)
