4 Termination Locations

4 Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances

D

A. Vent Termination Minimum ClearancesFPFP

A

G

R

H Manual background

O

P

N

FP

Q

Manual background E

(See Note 2)

L

B

B

FP

F FP

FP

B

 

 

FP

Manual background I M

FPManual backgroundManual background 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

K

=

3 ft. (USA)

appliance.

 

 

 

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

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.

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