Heatilator • ICON DV-IDV Series • 4042-575 Rev G • 09/07
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Figure 4.4 Minimum Clearances for Terminations
Dimension Descriptions
A Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12
in. (30 cm) minimum. *
B Clearance to window or door that may be opened – 10,000 BTUs
or less, 6 in. (15 cm) minimum; 10,000-50,000 BTUs, 9 in. (23 cm)
minimum; over 50,000 BTUs, 12 in. (30 cm) minimum. *
C Clearance to permanently closed window – 12 in. (30 cm) minimum
- recommended to prevent condensation on window.
D Vertical clearance to ventilated sof
fi
t located above the termination
within a horizontal distance of 2 ft (60 cm) from the centerline of the
termination – 18 in. (46 cm) minimum. **
E Vertical clearance to unventilated sof
fi
t - 12 in. (30 cm) minimum. **
F Clearance to outside corner - 6 in. (15 cm) minimum.
G Clearance to inside corner - 6 in. (15 cm) minimum.
H Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 3 ft (90
cm) horizontally* from the center line of the regulator (Canada only)
I
Clearance to service regulator vent outlet – 3 ft (.91 m) U.S. minimum
and 3 ft (.91 m) Canada minimum. *
J Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet into building or the
combustion air inlet to any other appliance – 9” (23 cm) U.S. minimum
and 12 in. (30 cm) Canada minimum. *
K Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet - 3 ft (.91 m) U.S. minimum
and 6 ft (1.8 m) Canada minimum. *
L Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public
property - 7 ft (2.1 m) minimum.
A vent may not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway
which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both
dwellings.
M Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 in. (30 cm)
minimum. * Recommended 30 in. (76 cm) for vinyl or plastic.
Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a
minimum of 2 sides beneath the
fl
oor. *
N Vertical clearance between two horizontal termination caps – 12 in. (30
cm) minimum.
O Horizontal clearance between two horizontal termination caps – 12 in.
(30 cm) minimum.
P 6” - Non-vinyl sidewalls
12” – Vinyl sidewalls
Q 18” – Non-vinyl sof
fi
t and overhang
42” – Vinyl sof
fi
t and overhang
R 8
ft.
D
E
B
L
C
V
V
B
F
V
B
V
V
B
X
A
J
Fixed
Fixed
Closed
Closed
M
V
K
X
RESTRICTION ZONE
RESTRICTION ZONE
(TERMINATION NOT
(TERMINATION NOT
ALLOWED)
ALLOWED)
AIR SUPPLY INLET
AIR SUPPLY INLET
X
GAS METER
GAS METER
V TERMINATION CAP
TERMINATION CAP
H
B
Openable
Openable Fixed
Fixed
Closed
Closed
V
I
V
O
N
Q
P
R
T
S
Electrical
Service
V
U
V
U
V
W
D*
V
V
Alcove Clearances
Clearances to Electrical Service
A
V
V
G
Measure horizontal clearances
from this surface.
Measure vertical clearances
from this surface
S
min
T
max
1 cap
3 ft
2 x S actual
2 caps
6 ft
1 x S actual
3 caps
9 ft
2/3 x S actual
4 caps
12 ft
1/2 x S actual
S
min
= # term caps x 3
T
max
= (2/# term caps) x S (actual)
U 6” min. – Clearance from sides of electrical service.
W 12” min. – Clearance above electrical service.
* As
speci
fi
ed in CGA B149 Installation Codes
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
** Clearance required to vinyl sof
fi
t material – 30 in. (76 cm) minimum.
Note: Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access
to the electrical service.
WARNING!
In the U.S.: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened
porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and ground clearances
as stated in the instructions.
In Canada: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened
porches. Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with two
or more sides open. You must follow all side wall, overhang and ground
clearances as stated 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.
