BTR TANK TYPE HEATERS
SERVICE HANDBOOK
A.O. Smith Water Products Service Handbook
Irving, Texas ©2000 Training Department
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EXTERIOR CLEARANCE
This illustrates the exterior roof clearances for BTR units with natural draft venting. The
vent shall extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through a roof of
a building, and at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal
distance of 10 feet (for vents of 12" in diameter or less). (NFPA 54 ANSI Z 223.1 SEC
7.5.2a). (Sec 7.6.2a may allow reduction to 8 feet with a “ Listed vent cap”).
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