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Product Features................................................. 3

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Replacement Parts............................................ 16

Technical Service............................................... 17

Accessories ....................................................... 17

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PREPARATION

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Nailing Tabs

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for

Installation Against an Exterior Wall

361/8" (36")

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A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or

balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum]

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[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US

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E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12" (30.5 cm) minimum]

F = clearance to outside corner (see below)

G = clearance to inside corner (see below)

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J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building

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located on public property [*84" (213.3 cm) minimum]

M = clearance under veranda, porch, deck

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† vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two

single family dwellings and serves both dwellings*

‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor*

* as specified in CAN/CSA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada and U.S.A.

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A = 6" (15.2 cm)

Inside Corner

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C = Maximum depth of 48" (121.9 cm)

for recessed location

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Noncombustible - 24" (61 cm)

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Noncombustible - 2" (5.1 cm)

Outside Corner Recessed Location

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Balcony with No Side Wall

Combustible &

Noncombustible

H = 24" (61 cm)

J = 20" (50.8 cm)

Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall

Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors

Openable

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