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4.3 Exhaust Vent Termination Requirements
A. The exhaust vent must terminate into an open space. Under no
circumstances is the vent allowed to terminate into closed or semi-
closed spaces. Venting into a garage, under a sundeck, porch or any
other space where the concentration of fumes may occur is prohibited.
B. The exhaust vent must be at least:
* 4 feet (1.2 m) below
* 4 feet (1.2 m) horizontally from, and
* 1 foot (0.30m) above
any opening in the building such as door, window or ventilation air
intake, etc.
C. Exhaust vent opening must be minimum of:
* 1 foot (0.3m) from the ground
* 24 inches (0.61m) from any combustible surface, i.e. fences, plants,
combustible objects, etc.
* 7 feet (2.1 m) from any public walkway.
D. Exhaust air is EXTREMELY HOT. Caution must be taken to avoid
contact with children, people, plants, animals or any other object that
will be affected by heat. It is recommended to use a vertical pipe to
discharge the hot air at a safe elevation.
E. Exhaust venting must be installed in accordance to the instructions
provided by your pellet vent manufacturer.
F. The vent terminal must have an end cap to protect against down draft
and back draft created by severe wind conditions.
5. Location of the Heater
A. This heater is NOT approved for bedroom installation.
B. If installed in a mobile home, the heater must be anchored to the floor.
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