6 Termination Locations
A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified.
• DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other materials.
Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause overheating and fire.
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24 in. min. | 20 in. |
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(508 mm) |
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(610 mm) | Vertical | ||
Lowest | |||
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| Discharge |
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Termination | Opening |
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Cap |
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Storm Collar |
| X | |
| 12 | ||
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Roof |
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Flashing |
| Roof Pitch | |
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H (min.) - Minimum height from roof to lowest discharge opening.
Roof Pitch | H (Min.) Ft. | Roof Pitch | H (Min.) Ft. | ||
Flat to 6/12 |
| 1.0* | Over 11/12 to 12/12 | 4.0 | |
Over 6/12 to 7/12 | 1.25* | Over 12/12 to 14/12 | 5.0 | ||
Over 7/12 to 8/12 | 1.5* | Over 14/12 to 16/12 | 6.0 | ||
Over 8/12 to 9/12 | 2.0* | Over 16/12 to 18/12 | 7.0 | ||
Over 9/12 to 10/12 | 2.5 | Over 18/12 to 20/12 | 7.5 | ||
Over 10/12 to 11/12 | 3.25 | Over 20/12 to 21/12 | 8.0 | ||
| * 3 ft. minimum in snow regions |
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Figure 6.1 Minimum Height From Roof To Lowest Discharge Opening
Measure vertical clearances from this surface.
Measure horizontal clearances from this surface.
(See Figure 6.5 for specific clearances)
Figure 6.2 Clearance To Horizontal Termination Cap
A | B |
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6 in. (minimum) up to 20 in. | 18 in. minimum |
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152 mm/508 mm | 457 mm |
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20 in. and over | 0 in. minimum |
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Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil |
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Termination Cap |
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B | (2.44 m) | Perpendicular |
Minimum |
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| DV = 20 in. |
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A * | (508 mm) |
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BV = 8 ft |
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Gas |
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Termination |
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Cap ** |
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*If using decorative cap cover(s), this distance may need to be increased. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the decorative cap cover.
**In a staggered installation with both gas and wood terminations, the wood termination cap must be higher than the gas termination cap.
Figure 6.3 Multiple Termination Caps
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