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P43 Pellet Stove
Venting
Requirements for Terminating the Venting
WARNING: Venting terminals must not be recessed
into a wall or siding.
NOTE: Only approved pellet vent pipe, wall pass-
throughs,andrestopsshouldbeusedwhenventing
through combustible materials.
NOTE: Always take into consideration the effects
of the prevailing wind direction or other wind currents
thatmaycauseyashand/orsmokewhenplacingthe
termination of the vent.
In addition, the following must be observed:
A. The clearance above grade must be a minimum
of 18".
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B. The clearance to a window or door that may be
opened must be a minimum of 48" to the side, 48" be-
low the window/door, and 12" above the window/door.
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(with outside air installed, 18” to the side or below)
C. A 12" clearance to a permanently closed win-
dow is recommended to prevent condensation on
the window.
D.Theverticalclearancetoaventilatedsoftlocated
above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2
feet (60 cm) from the center-line of the terminal must
be a minimum of 18".
E.Theclearancetoanunventilatedsoftmustbe
a minimum of 12".
F. The clearance to an outside corner is 11" from
center of pipe.
G. The clearance to an inside corner is 12".
H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90 cm)
above a gas meter/regulator assembly when measured
from the horizontal center-line of the regulator.
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I. The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must
be a minimum of 6 feet.
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J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet
to the building or the combustion air inlet to any other
appliance must be a minimum of 48”.
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K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
must be a minimum of 10 feet.
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(with outside air installed, 6 feet )
L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved
driveway located on public property must be a mini-
mum of 7 feet.
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M. The clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or
balcony must be a minimum of 12 inches.
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NOTE: The clearance to vegetation and other exte-
rior combustibles such as mulch is 36” as measured
from the center of the outlet or cap. This 36” radius
continues to grade or a minimum of 7 feet below the
outlet.
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Certain Canadian and/or Local codes or regula-
tions may require different clearances.
2
A vent shall not terminate directly above a side-
walk or paved driveway which is located between two
single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
3
Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the
oor.
NOTE: Where passage through a wall, or partition
of combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. (if
in Canada)
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