Drolet Ultra Flame DG05437/DG05447 - Manual (Page 13)

ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace
J = 12" Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to
any other appliance
K = 72" Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
L = 84" Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property
M =36" Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
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 floor *
*
As specified in current CGA B149 Installation Codes.
NOTE: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances
In addition, the following restrictions also apply.
When the vent terminal is accessible, a certified guard shall be installed around the terminal. This
guard is available as an option, identified as part #E5480, for straight and corner terminals and
#E5482 for the basement terminal.
The vent terminal may not be recessed into the wall or siding.
The vent terminal shall not terminate :
• Within 3 ft. of a building mechanical air supply.
• Less than 12 inches from a perpendicular wall.
• In an area which is allocated to the occupancy.
• Under a window that pivots open.
In addition, in a structure with three walls and a roof , the following restrictions apply:
a) The minimum distance between the two side walls must be 72".
b) The roof must not exceed the walls more than 24".
c) If both those conditions apply, the clearance shall be as follows:
• 18" to a side wall.
• 12" to an unventilated soffit, 24" for basement or distant installation.
• 18" to a ventilated soffit, 24" for basement or distant installation.
NOTE: If the fireplace is installed in an outside chase, the chase walls must be insulated with
vapour barrier and insulation similar to the house exterior wall.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
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