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GENERAL VENTING
termination is required.
• There must not be any obstruction such
as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks,
or utility buildings within 24" from the front
of the termination cap.
• Do not locate termination cap where exces-
sive snow or ice build up may occur. Be
sure to clear vent termination area after
snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of
venting system. When using snow blowers,
do not direct snow towards vent termination
area.
VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES
The nal position of your appliance depends
on the location of the vent termination in rela-
tion to the clearances that must be observed
as shown in Figure 14, page 10.
You may avoid extra framing by positioning
your replace against an already existing
framing member. The back of the replace
may be positioned directly against a com-
bustible wall.
*Check with local codes. In the USA, follow
the current National Fuel Gas Fuel Gas Code,
ANS Z223.1 also known as NFPA 54.
These models are approved for use with FMI
PRODUCTS, LLC 5"-8" Series, rigid type
direct vent pipe as supplied by FMI PROD-
UCTS, LLC or with approved types of exible
vent pipe (not supplied) when appropriate
sized for an 8" outer and 5" inner diameter
application.
Your replace is approved to be vented either
through the side wall, or vertically using the
following guidelines:
• Only use FMI PRODUCTS, LLC supplied
or approved types of venting components
or kits. Do not mix different types of vent
components, modify vent components or
custom fabricate vent components for use
in any one installation.
• Minimum clearance between vent pipes
and combustible materials is 1", except
where stated otherwise.
• Combustible material may be ush with
the top front of replace with a maximum
thickness of 3/4".
• Do not recess venting terminals into a wall
or siding.
• Do not install vent terminals below grade
level. Maintain a minimum height of 12"
above snow line.
• Do not terminate venting system into an
attic or garage.
• If using a venting conguration of only
horizontal venting with no vertical run, a
1/4" rise for every 12" of run toward the
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