Quadra-Fire 839-1340, 839-1320, 839-1290, 844-4120 owner manual Alcove Applications

	V	= VENT TERMINAL	X = AIR SUPPLY INLET
A		= 12 inches ............. clearances above grade, veran-
		(See Note 1)	da, porch, deck or balcony

B= 12 inches ............ clearances to window or door that may be opened, or to per- manently closed window. (Glass)

D*	= 18 inches	vertical clearance to unventilat-
		ed soffit or to ventilated soffit lo-
		cated above the terminal
	*30 inches	for vinyl clad soffits and below
		electrical service

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

G= 6 inches ............... clearance to inside corner

H= 3 ft. (Canada) ...... not to be installed above a gas meter/regulatorassembly within 3 feet (90cm) horizontally from the center-line of the regulator

I= 3 ft. ....................... clearance to gas service regula- tor vent outlet

J= 9 inches (U.S.A.)

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

**a vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.

***only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor, or meets Note 2.

NOTE 1: On private property where termination is less than 7 feet above a sidewalk, driveway, deck, porch, veranda or balcony, use of a listed cap is suggested. (See vents components pages.)

NOTE 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces only open on one side and without an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1. There must be at least 3 feet minimum between termination caps. 2. All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below the termination cap. 3. All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap.

NOTE 3: Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to the electrical service.

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= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED

K	=	3 ft. (U.S.A.)
		6 ft. (Canada)	clearance to a mechanical
			(powered) air supply inlet
L**	=	7 ft	clearance above paved
		(See Note 1)	sidewalkor a paved driveway
			located on public property
M*** =		18 inches	clearance under veranda ,
			porch, deck, balcony or over-
			hang
		42 inches	vinyl
S	=	6 inches	clearance from sides of
		(See Note 3)	electrical service
T	=	12 inches	clearance above electrical
		(See Note 3)	service

Alcove Applications

N= 6 inches ................. non-vinyl sidewalls 12 inches ............... vinyl sidewalls

P = 8 ft.

	QMIN	RMAX
1 cap	3 feet	2 x Q ACTUA L
2 caps	6 feet	1 x Q ACTUA L
3 caps	9 feet	2/3 x Q ACTUA L _
4 caps	12 feet	1/2 x Q ACTUA L

QMIN = # termination caps x 3 RMAX = (2 / # termination caps) x QACTUAL

NOTE: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.

NOTE: Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to doors or other traffic areas.

WARNING: In the U.S.: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and ground clearances as slated in the instructions.

In Canada: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened porches. Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with two or more sides open. You must follow side wall, overhang and ground clearances as stated in the instructions.

Quadra-Fire assumes no responsibility for the improper perfor- mance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these requirements.

CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL PRO- TECTOR KIT BE INSTALLED (part #VPK-DV).

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