Quadra-Fire SAPPHIRE-D-CSB - Manual (Page 9)

9 Quadra-Fire • Sapphire • 7055-116 Rev. D • 6/11
Figure 4.4
V = VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPLY INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
A = 12 inches ............. clearances above grade, veran-
da, porch, deck or balcony
B = 12 inches ............ clearances to window or door
that may be opened, or to per-
manently closed window. (Glass)
D* = 18 inches ............. vertical clearance to unventilat-
ed soffit or to ventilated soffit lo-
cated above the terminal
*30 inches ............ for vinyl clad soffits and below
electrical service
F = 9 inches .............. clearance to outside corner
G = 6 inches ............... clearance to inside corner
H = 3 ft. (Canada) ...... not to be installed above a gas
meter/regulatorassembly within 3
feet (90cm) horizontally from the
center-line of the regulator
I = 3 ft. ....... clearance to gas service regula-
tor vent outlet
J = 9 inches (U.S.A.)
12 inches (Canada)clearance to non-mechanical air
supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance
K = 3 ft. (U.S.A.)
6 ft. (Canada) ......... clearance to a mechanical
(powered) air supply inlet
L** = 7 ft. ......................... clearance above paved
sidewalk or a paved driveway
located on public property
M*** = 18 inches .............. clearance under veranda ,
porch, deck, balcony or over-
hang
42 inches .............. vinyl
(See Note 1)
(See Note 1)
S = 6 inches ................. clearance from sides of
electrical service
T = 12 inches ................ clearance above electrical
service
(See Note 3)
(See Note 3)
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Q
MIN
R
MAX
1 cap 3 feet 2 x Q
ACTUA L
2 caps 6 feet 1 x Q
ACTUA L
3 caps 9 feet 2/3 x Q
ACTUA L
4 caps 12 feet 1/2 x Q
ACTUA L
N = 6 inches ................. non-vinyl sidewalls
12 inches ............... vinyl sidewalls
P = 8 ft.
Alcove Applications
(See Note 2)
Electrical
Service
V
S
V
S
V
T
D*
V
D
E
B
L
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
B
B
A H
M
X
J or K
I
A
G
F
U.S.
(3 FT)
B
M
N
P
R
Q
R
MAX
= (2 / # termination caps) x Q
ACTUAL
Q
MIN
= # termination caps X 3
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** a vent shall not terminate diretly above a sidewalk or paved
driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and
serves both dwellings.
*** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a
minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor, or meets Note 2.
NOTE 1: On private property where termination is less than 7 feet
above a sidewalk, driveway, deck, porch, veranda or balcony, used of
a listed cap is suggested (See vents components pages).
NOTE 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces only open on one
side and wit an overhand) are permitted with the dimensions specified
for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits.
NOTE 3: Location of the vent termination must not interfere with
access to the electrical service.
NOTE 4: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
NOTE 5: Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to
doors or other traffic areas.
NOTE 6: 1) There must be at least 3 feet minimum between termination
caps. 2) All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap
must be a minimum of 3 feet below the termination cap. 3) All gravity air
intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 1 foot
below the terminatin cap.
WARNING: In the USA: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in
screened porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and ground
clearances as slated in the instructions.
In Canada: Vent system terminatin is NOT permitted in screed porces
Venty system termination is permitted in porch areas with two or more
sides open. You must follow side wall, overhang and ground clearances
as slated in the instructions.
Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for the improper
performance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet
these requirements.
CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL
SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL PROTECTOR KIT BE
INSTALLED.