Quadra-Fire QV-ST Vent Termination Minimum Clearances, = Vent Terminal, X = Air Supply Inlet

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= VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPLY INLET

= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED

A	=	12"	clearances above grade, veran-	K		=	3 ft. (U.S.A.)
		(See Note 1)	da, porch, deck or balcony				6 ft. (Canada)			clearance to a mechanical
B	=	12"	clearances to window or door							air supply inlet
			that may be opened, or to per-	L**		=	7 ft			clearance above paved
			manently closed window.				(See Note 1)			sidewalk or a paved driveway
D*	=	18"	vertical clearance to unventilat-							located on public property
				M*** =			18"			clearance under veranda,
			ed soffit or to ventilated soffit lo-
			cated above the terminal							porch, deck or balcony
				N		=	6”			non-vinyl sidewalls
		*30” min	for vinyl clad soffits and below
							12”			vinyl sidewalls
			electrical service
				O		=	18”			non-vinyl soffit and overhang
F	=	9"	clearance to outside corner
							42”			vinyl soffit and overhang
G	=	6"	clearance to inside corner
				P		=	8 ft.
H	=	3 ft. (Canada)	not to be installed above a gas
									QMIN		RMAX
			meter/regulator assembly within
					1 cap				3 feet		2 x Q ACTUAL
			3 feet (90cm) horizontally from the
I	=	3 ft. (U.S.A.)	center-line of the regulator		2 caps				6 feet		1 x Q ACTUAL
			clearance to gas service regu-		3 caps				9 feet		2/3 x Q ACTUAL
		6 ft. (Canada)			4 caps			12 feet			1/2 x Q ACTUAL
			lator vent outlet
J	=	9" (U.S.A.)			QMIN = # termination caps x 3				RMAX = (2 / # termination caps) x QACTUAL
		12" (Canada)	clearance to non-mechanical air	S	=		6" MIN		clearance from sides of elec-
			supply inlet to building or the				(See Note 5)		trical service
			combustion air inlet to any other	T	=	12" MIN			clearance above electrical
			appliance
							(See Note 5)		service

**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.

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 shield is suggested.

NOTE 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1. There must be 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.

Figure 29. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances

NOTE 3: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.

NOTE 4: Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to doors or other traffic areas.

NOTE 5: Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to the electrical service.

WARNING: In the U.S: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and

ground clearances as stated 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 all side walls, overhang and ground clearances as stated in the instructions.

Quadra-Fire assumes no responsibility for the improper perfor- mance of the fireplace 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.

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