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Heat & Glo • 6000TRS-CE • 2049-900 Rev. Q • 2/1128
See Notes 3 & 4
Figure 25 Vent Termination Minimum Clearances
CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL PROTECTOR KIT
BE INSTALLED.
* only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a
minimum of 2 sides beneath the fl oor, or meets Note 2.
NOTE 1: On private property where termination is less than 2.1 M above
a sidewalk, driveway, deck, porch, veranda or balcony, use of a listed cap
shield is suggested. (See vents components page)
NOTE 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side
and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specifi ed for
vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffi ts. 1. There must be 91.4 cm minimum
between termination caps. 2. All mechanical air intakes within 3.0 M of
a termination cap must be a minimum of 91.4 cm below the termination
cap. 3. All gravity air intakes within 91.4 cm of a termination cap must be
a minimum of 30.5 cm below the termination cap.
NOTE 3: Local codes or regulations may require different
clearances.
NOTE 4: Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to
doors or other traffi c areas.
NOTE 5: Location of the vent termination must not interfere with
access to the electrical service.
NOTE: Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with
two or more sides open. You must follow all side walls, overhang
and ground clearances as stated in the instructions.
Heat & Glo assumes no responsibility for the improper performance
of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these
requirements.
Electrical
Service
V
S
V
S
V
T
D*
V
M
N
P
R
Q
V
= VENT TERMINAL
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
A = 30.5 cm .................clearances above grade, veranda,
porch, deck or balcony
B = 30.5 cm .................clearances to window or door
that may be opened, or to perma-
nently closed window. (Glass)
D* = 50.8 cm .................vertical clearance to unventilated
soffi t or to ventilated soffi t located
above the terminal
84.8 cm ..................for vinyl clad soffi ts and below
electrical service
F = 22.9 cm ................clearance to outside corner
G = 15.3 cm .................clearance to inside corner
H = 91.4 cm .................not to be installed above a gas
meter/regulator assembly within
91.4 cm horizontally from the
center-line of the regulator
I = 91.4 m ...................clearance to gas service regulator
fl ue outlet
J = 22.9 cm ...................clearance to non-mechanical
air supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance
K = 91.4 m .....................clearance to a mechanical
(powered) air supply inlet
L = 2.1 m .......................clearance above paved
sidewalk or a paved driveway
located on public property
M* = 50.8 cm ...................clearance under veranda, porch,
deck, balcony or overhang
118.9 m ..................vinyl
(See Note 1)
(See Note 1)
(See Note 2)
Q
MIN
= # termination caps x 3 R
MAX
= (2 / # termination caps) x Q
ACTUAL
Alcove Applications
S = 15.3 cm ....................clearance from sides of elec-
trical service
T = 30.5 cm .....................clearance above electrical
service
(See Note 5)
(See Note 5)
Q
MIN
R
MAX
1 cap .91 m 2 x Q
ACTUAL
2 caps 1.8 m 1 x Q
ACTUAL
3 caps 2.7 m 2/3 x Q
ACTUAL
4 caps 3.7 m 1/2 x Q
ACTUAL
N = 15.3 cm ..................non-vinyl sidewalls
30.5 cm ..................vinyl sidewalls
P = 2.4 m