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Vent information, A. vent termination requirements – Harman Stove Company P35I User Manual

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Vent Information

A. Vent Termination Requirements

V

=Vent Terminal

A

=Air Supply Inlet

=Area where termination is mot permitted

Door

Sidewalk

Fixed

Closed

Openable

Openable

Fixed

Closed

Inside Corner

Detail

Porch or

Openable

Deck
or Fixed

WARNING: Venting terminals must not be recessed into a

wall or siding.

NOTE: Only PL or L vent pipe wall pass-throughs and fire

stops should be used when venting through combustible

materials.

NOTE: Always take into consideration the affect the

prevailing wind direction or other wind currents will cause with

flyash and /or smoke when placing the termination.

In addition, the following must be observed:

A. The clearance above grade must be a minimum of 18".

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B. The clearance to a window or door that may be opened

must be a minimum of 48" to the side and 48" below the

window/door, and 12" above the window/door.

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(

with outside air installed, 18” to side and below)

C. A 12" clearance to a permanently closed window is

recommended to prevent condensation on the window.

D. The vertical clearance to a ventilated soffit located above

the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (60 cm)

from the center-line of the terminal must be a minimum

of 18".

E. The clearance to an unventilated soffit must be a minimum

of 12".

F. The clearance to an outside corner is 11" from center of

pipe.

G. The clearance to an inside corner is 12".

H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90 cm) above

a gas meter/regulator assembly when measured from the

horizontal center-line of the regulator.

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I. The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must be

a minimum of 6 feet.

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J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to

the building or the combustion air inlet to any other

appliance must be a minimum of 48”.

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K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet must be

a minimum of 10 feet.

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(

with outside air installed, 6 feet )

L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved

driveway located on public property must be a minimum

of 7 feet.

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M. The clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony

must be a minimum of 12 inches.

1,3

(B. also)

NOTE: The clearance to vegetation and other exterior

combustibles such as mulch is 36” as measured from the

center of the outlet or cap. This 36” radius continues to

grade or a minimum of 7 feet below the outlet.

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Certain Canadian and or Local codes or regulations may

require different clearances.

2

A vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or

paved driveway which is located between two single family

dwellings and serves both dwellings.

3

Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully

open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor.

NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or

partition of combustible construction is desired, the

installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365.

Chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof

space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor or ceiling.