Superior SSDVPF-CNE-B - Manual (Page 7)

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
EXTERIOR HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Figure 6
Minimum Clearances Canadian Installation * US Installation **
A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck
or balcony.
12 inches (30 cm) * 12 inches (30 cm) **
B = Clearance to window or door that may be
opened.
6 in. (15.2 cm) for appliances < 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW),
12 in. (30 cm) for appliances > 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW) and <
100,000 BTU/hr (30kW), 36 inches (91 cm) for appliances
> 100,000 BTU/hr (30kW)*
6 in. (15.2 cm) for appliances < 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW),
9 in. (23 cm) for appliances > 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW) and <
50,000 BTU/hr (15kW), 12 inches (30 cm) for appliances
> 50,000 BTU/hr (15kW)*
C = Clearance to permanently closed window 12 inches (305 mm) recommended to prevent window
condensation
9 inches (229 mm) recommended to prevent window
condensation
D = Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located
above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 18
in. (458 mm) from the center line of the terminal
18 inches (458 mm) 18 inches (458 mm)
E = Clearance to unventilated soffit 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm)
F = Clearance to outside corner 5 inches (12.7 cm) 5 inches (12.7 cm)
G = Clearance to inside corner 2 inches (5.08cm) minimum - SV4.5HT-2 • 2 inches (5.08cm) minimum - SV4.5HT-2 •
H = Clearance to each inside of center line extended
above meter / regulator assembly
3 feet (91 cm) within a height of 15 feet above the meter /
regulator assembly *
3 feet (91 cm) within a height of 15 feet above the meter
/ regulator assembly **
I = Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 feet (91 cm) * 3 feet (91 cm) **
J = Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet
to building or the combustion air inlet to any other
appliance
6 in. (15.2 cm) for appliances < 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW), 12
in. (30 cm) for appliances > 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW) and <
100,000 BTU/hr (30kW), 36 inches (91 cm) for appliances
> 100,000 BTU/hr (30kW)*
6 in. (15.2 cm) for appliances < 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW), 9
in. (23 cm) for appliances > 10,000 BTU/hr (3kW) and <
50,000 BTU/hr (15kW), 12 inches (30 cm) for appliances
> 50,000 BTU/hr (15kW)*
K = Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet (1.8 meters) * 3 feet (91 cm) above, if within 10 feet (3 m) horizon-
tally**
L = Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved
driveway located on public property
7 feet (2.13 m) ‡ 7 feet (2.13 m) ‡
M = Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or
balcony
12 in. (30 cm) * ‡ 12 in. (30 cm) ** ‡
N = Depth of Alcove (Maximum 6 feet (1.83m) * 6 feet (1.83m) **
O = Clearance to Termination (Alcove) 6 inches (15.2mm)* 6 inches (15.2mm)**
P = Width of Alcove (Minimum) 3 feet (91cm)* 3 feet (91cm)**
Q = Clearance to Combustible Above (Alcove) 18 inches (457mm)* 18 inches (457mm)**
* In accordance with the current CSA-B149.1 National Gas and B149.2 Propane Installation Code - Latest Editions.
** In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 National Fuel Codes - Latest Edition.
‡ 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 2 sides beneath the floor.
V
V
V
V
V
F
C
Fixed
Closed
Window
Operable
Window
B
B
A
B
H
M
I
= Area where Termination is not Permitted = Air Supply Inlet X = Vent Termination V
D
V
3 ft.
3 ft.
A A
A
= 9” in U.S.
= 12” in Canada
V
L
B
J
X
V
A
G
Inside
Corner Detail
B C
C
C
*18”
Ventilated Soffit
Horizontal
Termination
Detail D
Exterior Wall
6”
Inside Corner
* See Item D in the Text Below.
V
P
V
O
N N
Q
NOTE: Local Codes Or Regulations
May Require Different Clearances.
NOTE: Location Of The Vent Termination
Must Not Interfere With Access To The
Electrical Service.
E
K
X
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