GENERAL VENTING INFORMATION
Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically through the roof.
–Only venting components specifically approved and labelled for this fireplace may be used.
–Minimum clearances between vent pipes and com- bustible materials is one (1") inch (25 mm).
–Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.
–Horizontal venting must be installed on a level plane without any incline or decline.
There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24" from the front of the termination hood.
Do not locate termination hood where excessive snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to check vent termination area after snow falls, and clear to prevent accidental blockage of venting system. When using snow blowers, make sure snow is not directed towards vent termination area.
Location of Vent Termination
It is imperative that the vent termination be located observing the minimum clearances as shown on this page.
*Check with local codes or in absence of same with CAN/CGA
B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada or for U.S.A. Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
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RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINATION PROHIBITED)
A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or bal- cony [* 12 inches (305mm) minimum]
B = clearance to window or door that may be opened 12" (306mm).
C= clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensa- tion on window]
D= vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the termina/ within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the
E= clearance to unventilated soffit [12 inches (305mm) minimum
F= clearance to outside comer see next page
G= clearance to inside comer see next page
H= * not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 36 inches (914mm) horizontally from the centre- line of the regulator
I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (1828mm)minimum]
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K = clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [* 72 inches (1828mm)minimum]
L = † clearance above paved
M = clearance under veranda, porch, deck [*12 inches (305mm) minimum ‡]
N= Clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24" (610mm)abovethehighestpointwhenitpassesthrough the roof surface, and any other obstruciton within a horizontal distance of 18" (450mm).
†a vent shall not terminate directly above a
‡only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, is fully open on a minimum 2 sides beneath the floor *
*as specified in CAN/CGA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada or for U.S.A. Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
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