AERCO AM Series Boiler User Manual - Manual (Page 70)

AM Series Boilers and Water Heaters
CHAPTER 3 – INSTALLATION
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Figure 3-31: Sidewall Termination of Air and Vent Pipes
5. Maintain clearances as shown in Figure 3-30.
a) Vent must terminate:
• At least 6 feet from adjacent walls.
• No closer than 12 inches below roof overhang.
• At least 7 feet above any public walkway.
• At least 3 feet above any forced air intake within 10 feet.
• No closer than 12 inches below or horizontally from any door or window or any other
gravity air inlet.
b) Air inlet must terminate at least 12 inches above grade or snow line; at least 12 inches
below the vent termination;
c) Do not terminate closer than 6 feet horizontally from any electric meter, gas meter,
regulator, relief valve, or other equipment. Never terminate above or below any of these
within 6 feet horizontally.
6. Locate termination so it is not likely to be damaged by foreign objects, such as stones or
balls, or subject to buildup of leaves or sediment.
If space permits: