4Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances

D

FP

A

G

R

H

O

P

N

FP

Q

E

B

L

B

FP

F FP

FP

B

 

 

FP

I

M

(See Note 2)

FP X

A

J or K

FP = FIREPLACE OPENING X = AIR SUPPLY INLET

= AREAWHERE FIREPLACE IS NOT PERMITTED

A= 0 in. . . . . . . . . . clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony.

B= 12 in. . . . . . . . . . clearances to window or door

that may be opened, or to permanently closed window.

36 in. . . . . . . . . . vinyl windows or siding.

D** = 47 in. . . . . . . . . . vertical clearance to unventi- lated soffit or to ventilated soffit located above the terminal.

60 in. . . . . . . . . . vinyl clad soffits.

F= 9 in. . . . . . . . . . clearance to outside corner.

G* = 6 in

clearance to inside corner.

48 in

vinyl windows or siding.

H= 3 ft. (Canada) . not to be installed above a gas meter/regulator assembly within 3 ft (914 mm) horizontally from

the center line of the regulator.

I= 3 ft. (USA)

6 ft. (Canada) . clearance to service regulator vent outlet and electric service.

*48 in. minimum for vinyl windows or vinyl siding. ** Not allowed for vinyl clad soffits.

***a fireplace shall not open directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and services both dwellings.

****only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open

on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor, or if the screened porch guidelines are followed.

Note 1: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.

Note 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1) There must be a 3 ft minimum between terminations or between the fireplace and termination. 2) All mechanical air intakes within 10 ft of a termination must be a minimum of 3 ft below the fireplace hood. 3) All gravity air intakes within 3 ft of the fireplace hood must be a minimum of 1 ft below the termination.

Figure 4.1 Minimum Clearances

J= 9 in. (USA)

12 in. (Canada) . clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance.

K= 3 ft. (USA)

 

6 ft. (Canada) . clearance to a mechanical air

 

 

supply inlet.

L*** =

54 in

clearance above paved sidewalk

(See note 1)

or a paved driveway located on

 

 

public property.

M****=

47 in

clearance under veranda, porch,

 

 

deck, balcony or overhang.

Not allowed:

vinyl

N= 6 in. . . . . . . . . . non-vinyl siding. P = 84 in.

 

 

QMIN

RMAX

Dakota

10 feet

2 x Q ACTUAL

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1

additional termination cap

Q + 3 feet

1 x Q ACTUAL

2

additional termination caps

Q + 6 feet

2/3 x Q ACTUAL

3

additional termination caps

Q + 9 feet

1/2 x Q ACTUAL

RMAX = (2 / # caps plus fireplace ) x QACTUAL

This fireplace is approved for installation onto screen porches with the following guidelines:

Minimum porch area: 96 sq ft

Minimum ceiling height: 92 in.

Minimum of two walls must be screened

Minimum top of screen height, side walls: 6 ft 8 in.

Minimum screen area: 64 sq ft

Note 2: There may be some odor and small amounts of soot associated with burning the Dakota on a screened porch. Ensuring good cross draft ventilation and routine maintenance of the fireplace will maximize comfort and cleanliness.

CAUTION: If exterior walls are fi nished with vinyl siding, it is necessary to install the vinyl protector kit to the top of the exterior fi restop (for all round termination caps). It is strongly recommended to use the vinyl protector kit whenever possible.

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle DAKOTA 42H owner manual FP = Fireplace Opening X = AIR Supply Inlet