Napoleon Fireplaces GDS28P Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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3.4 VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES
INSTALLATIONS
CANADA U.S.A.
A 12” 12” Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.
B 12”
Δ
9”
Δ
Clearance to windows or doors that open.
C 12” * 12” * Clearance to permanently closed windows.
D 18” ** 18” **
Vertical clearance to ventilated sof ts located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2’ from
the centerline of the terminal.
E 12” ** 12” ** Clearance to unventilated sof t.
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 or deck.
N 16” 16” Clearance above the roof.
O 2’ †* 2’ †* Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.
P 8’ 8’ Roof must be non-combustible without openings.
Q 3’ 3’ See chart for wider wall dimensions.
R 6’ 6’
See chart for deeper wall dimensions. The terminal shall not be installed on any wall that has an open-
ing between the terminal and the open side of the structure.
S 12” 12” Clearance under a covered balcony
Δ
The terminal shall not be located less than 6 feet under a window that opens on a horizontal plane in a structure with three walls and a roof.
* 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 sof ts.
*** 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 oor.
†* Recommended to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.
††* Permitted only if the balcony is fully open on a minimum of one side.
12.1B
NOTE: Clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.
COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS ††*
Q
MIN
R
MAX
MAX
R
= 3 feet
= 2 x
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Q
ACTUAL
R
Q
S
G
P