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This appliance shall only be used in an above
ground open-air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and
products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by
wind and natural convection.
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall
comply with the following:
• An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least
one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover (see example 1).
• Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and no more than two walls
(see example 2 & 3).
Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and more than two walls, the
following will apply:
• At least 25% of the total wall area is completely
open, and
• At least 30% of the remaining wall area is open
and unrestricted (see example 4 & 5).
In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total
wall area shall be and remain open and unrestricted.
DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF
OUTDOOR AREAS
The following figures are diagrammatic
representations of the outdoor areas. Rectangular
areas have been used in these figures – the same
principles apply to any other shaped area.
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Open side at least 25% of total wall area.
30% or more in total of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted.
Example 5
Open side at least 25% of total wall area.
30% or more in total of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted.
SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS
