Napoleon Fireplaces GDS60N manual Vent Terminal Clearances

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3.4 VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES

FIGURE 3.4

	INSTALLATIONS
	CANADA	U.S.A.
A	12”	12”	Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.
B	12”	9”	Clearance to windows or doors that open.
C	12” *	12” *	Clearance to permanently closed windows.
D	18” **	18” **	Vertical clearance to ventilated soffits located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2’ from
			the centerline of the terminal.
E	12” **	12” **	Clearance to unventilated soffit.
F	0”	0”	Clearance to an outside corner wall.
G	0” ***	0” ***	Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding non-combustible obstructions (chimney, etc.).
	2” ***	2” ***	Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding combustible obstructions (vent chase, etc.).
H	3’	3’ ****	Clearance to each side of the centerline extended above the meter / regulator assembly to a maximum
			vertical distance of 15’.
I	3’	3’ ****	Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
J	12”	9”	Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
K	6’	3’ †	Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
L	7’ ‡	7’ ****	Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.
M	12” ††	12” ****	Clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony.
N	16”	16”	Clearance above the roof.
O	2’ †*	2’ †*	Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.
*	Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage
**	it is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffits.
***	The periscope requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.
****	This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes.
†	3 feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.
‡	A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
††	Permitted only if the veranda, porch, or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.
†*	Recommended to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.

NOTE: Clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.

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W415-0788 / A / 09.22.09