SPECIAL VENTING APPLICATION INSTALLATION SHEET
This sheet covers the requirements for installation of the Starkap™ for use with attached buildings designed for the purpose of housing heating equipment outside of the living space of the structure. These requirements are based on A.G.A. test reports
1.The maximum gas heating appliance (or multiple appliances ) up to 250,000 BTU/HR input.
2. Each appliance in the building MUST have its own separate vertical vent and Starkap™.
3.The connecting wall between the attached building and the main structure MUST be sealed to prevent flow into the main structure. Example: Attached garages must be
sealed by lining ceiling and any wall adjacent to the living space with 1/2" thick gypsum board or equivalent. Openings from an attached garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with either solid wood doors not less than
4. Two make up/combustion air openings into the outside building shall be installed. Size of the openings shall be 10 inch by 10 inch or based on 1 sq. inch per 4000 BTU/HR.
5. Termination location shall have a 4 ft. 9 in. center line distance from any vertical wall up to 250,000 BTU/HR.
Termination location for up to 40,000 BTU/HR water heaters shall be a minimum 1 ft. 6 in. center line distance from any vertical wall. A minimum height of 12 inches shall be maintained above the roof.
6.The vent termination shall be located at least 4 feet from any window or opening into the main building structure.
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