Napoleon Fireplaces GDS28P manual Vent Terminal Clearances, Covered Balcony Applications ††

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3.4VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES

COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS ††*

	Q	S
R		G	P

										QMIN	= 3 feet
										R MAX	= 2 x QACTUAL
										RMAX	”  feet
				INSTALLATIONS
		CANADA					U.S.A.
A						12”		12”	Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.
B				12” Δ				9” Δ	Clearance to windows or doors that open.
C				12” *				12” *	Clearance to permanently closed windows.
D				18” **			18” **		Vertical clearance to ventilated soffits located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2’ from
									the centerline of the terminal.
	E			12” **			12” **		Clearance to unventilated soffit.
	F					0”		0”	Clearance to an outside corner wall.
G				0” ***			0” ***		Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding non-combustible obstructions (chimney, etc.).
				2” ***			2” ***		Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding combustible obstructions (vent chase, etc.).
H						3’	3’ ****		Clearance to each side of the centerline extended above the meter / regulator assembly to a maximum
									vertical distance of 15’.
	I					3’	3’ ****		Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
	J					12”		9”	Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
K						6’		3’ †	Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
	L				7’ ‡		7’ ****		Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.
M			12” ††				12” ****		Clearance under a veranda, porch or deck.
N						16”		16”	Clearance above the roof.
O				2’ †*				2’ †*	Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.
	P					8’		8’	Roof must be non-combustible without openings.
Q						3’		3’	See chart for wider wall dimensions.
R						6’		6’	See chart for deeper wall dimensions. The terminal shall not be installed on any wall that has an open-
									ing between the terminal and the open side of the structure.
	S					12”		12”	Clearance under a covered balcony

ΔThe terminal shall not be located less than 6 feet under a window that opens on a horizontal plane in a structure with three walls and a roof.

* Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage

** it is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffits.

*** The periscope requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.

**** This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes.

† 3 feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.

‡ A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings. †† Permitted only if the veranda, porch, or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.

†*	Recommended to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.
††*	Permitted only if the balcony is fully open on a minimum of one side.

NOTE: Clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.

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