C

V

J

B

 

 

 

B

 

 

V

B

 

V

 

D

 

V

 

V

A

F

G

M

V

H or I

X V H

V H V

E

V

A

O

N

P

R

Q

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

K

 

 

 

 

K

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

V= VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPLY INLET

= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED

A

=

12 inches

clearances above grade, veranda,

 

 

 

porch, deck or balcony

B

=

12 inches

clearance to window or door that may

 

 

 

be opened, or to permanently closed

 

 

 

window

C

=

18 inches

clearance below unventilated soffit

 

 

18 inches

clearance below ventilated soffit

 

 

30 inches

clearance below vinyl soffits and

 

 

 

electrical service

D

=

6 inches

clearance to outside corner

E

=

6 inches

clearance to inside corner

F

=

3 ft. (Canada)

not to be installed above a gas me-

 

 

 

ter/regulator assembly within 3 feet

 

 

 

horizontally from the center-line of the

 

 

 

regulator

G

=

3 ft

clearance to gas service regulator

 

 

 

vent outlet

H

=

12 inches

clearance to non-mechanical (unpow-

 

 

 

ered) air supply inlet, combustion air

i

=

3 ft. (U.S.A.)

inlet or direct-vent termination

 

 

 

6 ft. (Canada)

clearance to a mechanical (powered)

 

 

 

air supply inlet

All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below termination.

J

= 7 ft

On public property: clearance above

 

 

paved sidewalk or a paved driveway.

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

K

=

6 inches

clearance from sides of electrical

 

 

 

service

L

=

12 inches

clearance above electrical service

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

M = 18 inches

clearanceunderveranda,porch,deck,

 

balcony or overhang

42 inches

vinyl or composite overhang

Permitted when veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor.

Figure 4.4 Minimum Clearances for Termination

Service

C

V

Covered Alcove Applications

(Spaces open only on one side and with an overhang)

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

O= 18 inches ......... non-vinyl soffit and overhang 42 inches ......... vinyl soffit and overhang

P= 8 ft.

 

QMIN

RMAX

1 cap

3 feet

2 x Q ACTUAL

2 caps

6 feet

1 x Q ACTUAL

3 caps

9 feet

2/3 x Q ACTUAL

4 caps

12 feet

1/2 x Q ACTUAL

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

Measure vertical clearances from this surface.

Measure horizontal clearances from this surface.

CAUTION! Risk of Burns! Termination caps are HOT, consider proximity to doors, traffic areas or where people may pass or gather (sidewalk, deck, patio, etc.). Listed cap shields available. Contact your dealer.

•Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.

•Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened porches.

•Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with two or more sides open.

•Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these requirements.

•Vinyl protection kits are suggested for use with vinyl siding.

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QV36A-FB specifications

The Quadra-Fire QV36A-FB is a remarkable direct vent gas fireplace that combines beauty, efficiency, and innovative technology to create a cozy ambiance in any home. This fireplace is designed for those seeking an aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional heating solution.

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