Clearance specifications – Lennox Hearth ELITE E36ODGPE User Manual

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

CLEArANCE SPECIFICAtIONS

FP

= FIREPLACE OPENING

X

= AIR SUPPLY INLET

= AREA WHERE FIREPLACE IS NOT PERMITTED

FP

(See Note 2)

D

L

A

H

M

X

J or K

I

G

F

FP

FP

FP

FP

FP

B

B

B

A

=

2 in. . . . . . . . . . clearances above grade,

veranda, porch, deck or
balcony.

B

= 12 in. . . . . . . . . . clearances to window or door

that may be opened, or to
permanently closed window.

36 in. . . . . . . . . . vinyl windows or siding.

D

= 47 in. . . . . . . . . . vertical clearance to unventi-

lated soffit or to ventilated soffit
located above the fireplace.

60 in. . . . . . . . . . vinyl clad soffits.

F

=

9 in. . . . . . . . . . clearance to outside corner.

G

=

6 in. . . . . . . . . . clearance to inside corner.

48 in. . . . . . . . . . vinyl windows or siding.

H

=

3 ft. (Canada) . not to be installed above a gas

meter/regulator assembly within
3 ft (914 mm) horizontally from
the center line of the regulator.

I

=

3 ft. (USA)
6 ft. (Canada)

clearance to service regulator
vent outlet and electric service.

J

=

9 in. (USA)

12 in. (Canada)

clearance to non-mechanical air
supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance.

K

=

3 ft. (USA)

6 ft. (Canada)

clearance to a mechanical air
supply inlet.

L*

= 54 in. . . . . . . . . . clearance above paved sidewalk

(See note 1)

or a paved driveway located on
public property.

M** = 47 in. . . . . . . . . . clearance under veranda, porch,

deck, balcony or overhang.

Not allowed: . . . . . . vinyl.

P

= 92 in.

*

A fireplace shall not open directly above a sidewalk or paved
driveway which is located between two single family dwellings
and services both dwellings.

**

Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open
on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor, or if the screened
porch guidelines are followed.

Note 1: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
Note 2: Fireplaces in an alcove space (spaces open only on one

side and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions
specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1) There must
be a 3 ft minimum between terminations or between the
fireplace and termination. 2) All mechanical air intakes within

10 ft of the top of the fireplace opening must be a minimum of
3 ft below the top of the fireplace opening.

3) All gravity air intakes within 3 ft of the fireplace must

be a minimum of 1 ft below the face top opening.

This fireplace is approved for installation in screened porches with the

following guidelines:

Minimum porch area - 96 sq ft

Minimum ceiling height - 92 in.

Minimum of two walls must be screened or open

Minimum top of screen height, side walls - 6 ft 8 in.

Minimum screen area - 64 sq ft

Note: There may be some odor and small amounts of soot associated

with burning the fireplace in a screened porch. Ensuring good cross
draft ventilation and routine maintenance of the fireplace will maximize
comfort and cleanliness.

. . . .

. . . .

Q

= 72 in.

C

= 72 in. . . . . . . . . . clearance below an

opperable window.

.

. . . .

C

P

G

Q

A

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