Napoleon GD15-N, GD15-P Instructions Manual

INST ALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.22, AND ANSI Z21.50 RESPECTIVELY FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE.

GAS - DIRECT VENT MILLIVOLT SYSTEM

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE

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WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service

NATURAL GAS MODEL
PROPANE GAS MODEL

CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / AGA / CGA METHODS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

agency or the gas supplier .

GD15 - N

GD15 - P

• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas sup­plier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

Barrie, ON., Canada L4M 4Y8 [phone]

Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.napoleon.on.ca

Wolf Steel Ltd., RR#1, 9 Napoleon Rd.,

R-2000

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TABLE of CONTENTS

PG 2-4 INTRODUCTION

Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts

5-7 VENTING

Venting Lengths
Special Installation Example
Air Terminal Locations

PG13 FINISHING

Door, Louvre & Trim Removal & Installation
Log Placement

14 OPTIONAL BLOWER
15-16 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

Operating Instructions
Maintenance

16 ADJUSTMENTS

8-12 INSTALLATION

Wall & Ceiling Protection
Using Flexible Vent Components
Using Rigid Vent Components
Mobile Home Installation
Gas Installation
Framing

17-18 REPLACEMENTS

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Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment

Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories
Vent Kits
Terminal Kits

19-20 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

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• Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.

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• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they are in the same room as the fireplace.

• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the fireplace
and venting system are kept clean. The fireplace and its venting system should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.

• This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.

• Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

• Do not operate the fireplace with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualified service person. Use only with a glass door certified with the fireplace.

• Do not strike or slam shut the fireplace glass door.

NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.

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NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized

ISO9002 Quality Assurance Certificate.

NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who
take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fired at a quality test station. The
complete fireplace is again thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you, the
customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.

NAPOLEON GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

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The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new

The following materials and workmanship in your new

The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new

for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner,for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner,

for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner,

for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner,for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner,
phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainizedphazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized

phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized

phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainizedphazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized
enamelled components and aluminum extrusion trims.enamelled components and aluminum extrusion trims.

enamelled components and aluminum extrusion trims.

enamelled components and aluminum extrusion trims.enamelled components and aluminum extrusion trims.

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch,

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch,

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch,

switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and

switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and

switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and
replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requiresLabour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requiresLabour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires

the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of

the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of

the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of
predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

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CONDITIONS AND LIMIT ATIONS

NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only -- i.e., the individual or legal entity (registered customer) whose name appears on the

warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON -- provided that the purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

This factory warranty is nontransferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
The gas fireplace must be installed by a licenced, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance with the installation instructions included with the

product and all local and national building and fire codes.

This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this

warranty.

This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discolouring caused by excessive heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel

parts, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers, nor any venting components used in the installation of the fireplace.

NAPOLEON warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During the first 10 years NAPOLEON will replace

or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years to life, NAPOLEON will provide replacement burners at 50% of the current retail price.

In the first year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has been operated in

accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.

After the first year, with respect to this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty , NAPOLEON ma y , at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding

to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part(s).

After the first year, NAPOLEON will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part, and such expenses are not

covered by this warranty.

Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this warranty is defined as above and it shall not in any event

extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.

This warranty defines the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON gas fireplace and any other warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product,

its components or accessories are excluded.

NAPOLEON neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product. NAPOLEON will not be responsible for:
over-firing, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting configu­rations, insufficient makeup air, or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans, furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.

Any damages to fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim or other component due to water, weather damage, long periods of dampness, condensation, damaging
chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.

The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from your authorized dealer. The warranty registration card
must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty.

NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim.

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED
TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER to conform with

local codes. In absence of local codes, install to the cur­rent National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current
CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes. Mobile home installa­tion must conform with local codes or in the absence of
local codes, install to the current standard for gas equipped
mobile housing CAN/CSA ZA240 MH Series in Canada or
the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Stand­ard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the Fire Safety Criteria for
Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communi­ties Standard ANSI/NFPA 501A in the United States.

The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be dis­connected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The fireplace must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl
tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring,
the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth.

If the optional blower is installed, the receptacle / junction
box must be electrically connected and grounded in ac­cordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes,

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use the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE
in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70-1996 NATIONAL ELEC­TRICAL CODE in the United States.

CARE OF GLASS, AND PLA TED
PARTS

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth. The glass is 3/16" tempered
glass available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after
the first 10 hours of operation with a recommended gas
fireplace glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required. DO
NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! If the glass is not kept
clean permanent discolouration and / or blemishes may
result.

No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required

for the gas system operation.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and

cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected.
Provide adequate ventilation air. Provide adequate ac-

cessibility clearance for servicing and operating the fire­place. Nev er obstruct the fr ont opening of the fireplace .

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace
removed. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the
burner before installing the door.

Under extreme vent configurations, allow several min­utes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.

Six inches is the minimum bend radius allowed for the
7" diameter flexible liner .

Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept a
minimum of 48" from the front face of the unit.

Use only accessories designed for and listed with the

GD15 model.

GENERAL INFORMA TION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL­ITY! Maximum input is 15,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and

14,000 BTU/hr propane when installed at elevations up to
4,500ft. When the fireplace is installed at elevations above
4,500ft, and in the absense of specific recommendations
from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certified high
altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for
each additional 1,000ft. Maximum output for natural gas is
10,500BTU/hr at an efficiency of 70% with the fan on, and
10,000 BTU/hr for propane at an efficiency of 71% with the
fan on.

Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water
column for natural gas and 11 inches water column for
propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water
column for natural gas and 13 inches water column for
propane. Manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5
inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water
column for propane.

This fireplace is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed­sitting room installations and is suitable for mobile home
installation. The natural gas model can only be installed in
a mobile home that is permanently positioned on its site
and fueled with natural gas.

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VENTING

VENTING LENGTHS AND AIR TERMI­NAL LOCA TIONS

Use only Napoleon or Simpson Dura-Vent Model DV-GS
venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths,
for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air termi­nal locations for these installations, are set out in this
manual and must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent,
follow the installation procedure provided with the venting
components. All vent pipe connections must be sealed
when using any of these vent systems.

When using Napoleon venting components, use only ap­proved Wolf Steel Ltd. rigid / flexible vent components with
the following termination kits: WALL TERMINAL KIT GD222,
or 1/12 TO 7/12 PITCH ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD110, 8/12
TO 12/12 ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD11 1, FLAT ROOF TER­MINAL KIT GD112 or PERISCOPE KIT GD201 (for wall pen­etration below grade). With flexible venting, in conjunction
with the various terminations, use either the 5 foot vent kit
GD220 or the 10 foot vent kit GD330. These vent kits allow
for either horizontal or vertical venting of the fireplace. FIG-
URES 2, 3, & 5.

The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet.
For optimum flame appearance and fireplace performance,

keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.
The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times.
Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that it

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is unobstructed and undamaged.

Horizontal runs may have a 0 inch rise per foot in all
cases using Simpson Dura-Vent or Napoleon rigid or
flexible venting components when venting as illustrated
in Figures 2a, 2b and 2c.

For optimum performance, it is recommended that all
horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot.

FIGURES 2a - d

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When venting, the horizontal run must be kept to a mini­mum of 12 inches
horizontal run is required, the fireplace must have a mini­mum vertical rise of 24 inches. With this configuration, the
horizontal run can be between a minimum of 13 inches and
a maximum of 96 inches.
vertically, the vertical rise is a minimum 36 inches to a maxi­mum 40 feet from the centre of the fireplace flue outlet.
FIGURES 3FIGURES 3

FIGURES 3

FIGURES 3FIGURES 3
minating vertically, is 7 feet.

or a maximum of 24 inches.If a greater

FIGURE 2FIGURE 2

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 2FIGURE 2

a - ba - b

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a - b

. The maximum horizontal run, when ter-

a - ba - b

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c

. When terminating

cc

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SPECIAL INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

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When a horizontal offset is
required in a through-the­roof installation, the follow­ing procedure for vent
length calculations must be
followed:

In an installation as shown
in FIGURE 4, lengths A and
C are known based on room
height and roof require­ments. Any 90° and 45° el-

bows must be calculated
as 5 feet of venting each

except for the one imme-except for the one imme-

except for the one imme-

except for the one imme-except for the one imme­diately at the fireplacediately at the fireplace

diately at the fireplace

diately at the fireplacediately at the fireplace
which is excludedwhich is excluded

which is excluded

which is excludedwhich is excluded

The allowable horizontal run can be calculated using these
parameters. In this example, the total vertical height is 20
feet (length "A" is required to be 11 feet while length "C"
needs to be 9 feet). The maximum vertical length is 40 feet
and all runs and elbows must be subtracted from this maxi­mum vertical length.

The maximum allowable horizontal run that "B" can be is:

40 ft. (maximum vertical run length)

-11 ft. (through the roof vertical rise "A")

-10 ft. (2 - 90° elbow)

- 9 ft. (vertical run "C")
10 ft. (maximum allowable horizontal length for "B")

The length of "B" must never be greater than the length

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of "A" and "C" combined.

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AA

A

AA

FIGURE 4

BB

B

BB

CC

C

CC

venting instruction exactly.
Deviation from the minimum or the maximum vertical

vent length can create difficulty in burner start-up and/
or carboning.

Vent lengths that pass through unheated spaces (at­tics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated with
the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve to mini­mize condensation.

Provide a means for visually checking the vent connec­tion to the fireplace after the fireplace is installed.

Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or
vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1-1/4"
air gap between the inner and outer liner all around is
required for safe operation.

Use a firestop, vent pipe shield or attic insulation shield
when penetrating interior walls, floor or ceiling.

A terminal shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk
or paved driveway which is located betweeen two sin­gle family dwellings and serves both dwellings. Local
codes or regulations may r equir e different c learances .

The fireplace must be installed against finished walls.
Do not install against a vapour barrier or exposed insu­lation.

Minimum clearance to combustible construction
from fireplace and vent surfaces:

sides, back, bottom and top 0 inches
sides, and bottom of the vent pipe 1 inch

top of the vent pipe 2 inches
recessed depth 12 inches

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*

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**

*

**

* A clearance to combustibles of 2" at the vent pipe top

must be maintained for the first 12" of venting. The firestop
spacer GA-010-612 supplied with the unit must be used to
maintain this clearance. Thereafter a 1" clearance to
combustibles may be maintained using the firestop spacer
GD-500.96 for use with flexible venting or firestop spacer
GD-500.136 for use with rigid venting.

For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow the

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AIR AIR

AIR

AIR AIR

FIGURE 5

A
B
C

D

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E

F

G

TERMINTERMIN

TERMIN

TERMINTERMIN

INSTALLATIONS

CANADIAN U.S.A.

12 INCHES
12 INCHES

12 INCHES*

18 INCHES**
12 INCHES**

0 INCHES

0 INCHES***

2 INCHES***

AL INSTAL INST

AL INST

AL INSTAL INST

12 INCHES

9 INCHES

12 INCHES*

18 INCHES**
12 INCHES**

0 INCHES

0 INCHES***

2 INCHES***

ALLAALLA

ALLA

ALLAALLA

TIONS:TIONS:

TIONS:

TIONS:TIONS:

Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony .
Clearance to windows or doors that open.
Clearance to permanently closed windows.
Vertical clearance to ventilated sof fit located above the terminal within

a horizontal distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.
Clearance to unventilated soffit.
Clearance to an outside corner wall.
Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding

non-combustible obstructions (chimney , etc.).
Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding com-

bustible obstructions ( vent chase, etc.).

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I

J

K

L

M
N
O

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* Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage

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****

** It is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad sof fits.

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******

*** The periscope GD-201 requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.

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**** This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes.

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† Three feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.

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‡‡

‡ A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family

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††††

† † Permitted only if the veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.

††††
†*†*

†* Recommenced to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.

†*†*

3 FEET
6 FEET

12 INCHES

6 FEET

7 FEET‡

12 INCHES††

16 INCHES

2 FEET†*

dwellings and serves both dwellings.

3 FEET****
3 FEET****

9 INCHES

3 FEET†

7 FEET****

12 INCHES****

16 INCHES

2 FEET†*

Clearance to each side of the centerline extended above the meter
/ regulator assembly .

Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a

combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on

public property unless fitted with a heat shield kit GD-301.
Clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony .
Clearance above the roof.
Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.

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