8 P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R18_03/13
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, and re stops should be used when venting
through combustible materials.
NOTE: Always take into consideration the effects of
the prevailing wind direction or other wind currents
that may cause yash and/or smoke when placing the
termination of the vent.
In addition, the following must be observed:
A. The clearance above grade must be a minimum
of 18".
1
B. The clearance to a window or door that may be
opened must be a minimum of 48" to the side, 48"
below the window/door, and 12" above the window/
door.
1
(with outside air installed, 18” to the side or
below)
C. A 12" clearance to a permanently closed window
is recommended to prevent condensation on the
window.
D. The vertical clearance to a ventilated soft located
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. The clearance to an unventilated soft must be 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.
1
I. The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must
be a minimum of 6 feet.
1
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”.
1
K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet must
be a minimum of 10 feet.
1
(with outside air installed, 6 feet )
L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved
driveway located on public property must be a
minimum of 7 feet.
1,2
M. The clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or
balcony must be a minimum of 12 inches.
1,3
(B. also applies)
NOTE: The clearance to vegetation and other exterior
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 regulations
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)
V
=Vent Terminal
A
=Air Supply Inlet
=Area where termination is mot permitted
Door
Sidewalk
Fixed
Closed
Openable
Openable
Fixed
Closed
Inside Corner
Detail
Porch or
Openable
Deck
or Fixed
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