Termination locations, A. vent termination minimum clearances – Hearth and Home Technologies Dakota 42-B User Manual

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle Collection • Dakota 42-B/Dakota 42H-B • 4036-909 • Rev J 11/08 9

FP

= FIREPLACE OPENING

X

= AIR SUPP LY INLET

= AREA WHERE FIREPLACE IS NOT PERMITTED

O

N

P

R

Q

FP

(See Note 2)

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Q

MIN

R

MAX

Dakota

10 feet

2 x Q

ACTUAL

1 additional termination cap

Q + 3 feet 1 x Q

ACTUAL

2 additional termination caps Q + 6 feet 2/3 x Q

ACTUAL

3 additional termination caps Q + 9 feet 1/2 x Q

ACTUAL

R

MAX

= (2 / # caps plus fireplace ) x Q

ACTUAL

D

E

L

FP

A

H

M

X

J or K

I

A

G

F

FP

FP

FP

FP

FP

B

B

B

A

=

0 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 terminal.

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

N

=

6 in. . . . . . . . . . non-vinyl siding.

P =

84

in.

* 48 in. minimum for vinyl windows or vinyl siding.
** Not allowed for vinyl clad soffits.
*** 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: Termination 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 a termination must be a minimum of 3 ft below the fireplace
hood. 3) All gravity air intakes within 3 ft of the fireplace hood
must be a minimum of 1 ft below the termination.

This fireplace is approved for installation onto screen porches with the

following guidelines:

Minimum porch area: 96 sq ft

Minimum ceiling height: 84 in.

Minimum of two walls must be screened

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

Minimum screen area: 64 sq ft

Note 2: There may be some odor and small amounts of soot associated

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

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances

Figure 4.1 Minimum Clearances

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4

Termination Locations

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