Hearth & Home Technologies PALOMA-BZ User Manual

Heat & Glo  •  Paloma  •  7031-220  Rev. P  •  10/08

10

A  

=  12 inches.................clearances above grade, veranda, 

porch, deck or balcony

B = 

12 

inches.................clearances to window or door 

that may be opened, or to perma-
nently closed window. (Glass)

D*  =  18 inches.................vertical clearance to unventilated 

soffi t or to ventilated soffi t located 
above the terminal

 

    *30 inches ................for vinyl clad soffi ts 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/regulator assembly within 3 
feet (90 cm) horizontally from the 
center-line of the regulator

I = 

3 

ft 

...........................clearance to gas service regulator 

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 (pow-

ered) air supply inlet

  **  a vent shall not terminate directly 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 fl oor, 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, use of a listed cap 
shield is suggested. (See vents components page)

NOTE 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side 
and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specifi ed  for 
vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffi ts.  1. There must be 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 termination cap.

NOTE 3: Local codes or regulations may require different 
clearances.

NOTE 4: Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to 
doors or other traffi c areas.

NOTE 5: 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 walls, overhang 
and ground clearances as stated in the instructions.

Heat & Glo assumes no responsibility for the improper performance 
of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these 
requirements.

N 

=  6 inches ..................non-vinyl sidewalls

 

 

12 inches ................vinyl sidewalls

P = 

8 

ft.

 1 cap

3 feet

   2 x Q 

ACTUAL

2 caps

6 feet

   1 x Q 

ACTUAL

3 caps

9 feet

2/3 x Q 

ACTUAL

4 caps

12 feet

1/2 x Q 

ACTUAL

Alcove  Applications 

L** = 7 

ft. 

......................... 

c l e a r a n c e   a b o v e   p a v e d 
sidewalk or a paved driveway 
located on public property

M*** =  18 inches................ clearance under veranda, porch, 

deck, balcony or overhang

 

  42 

inches 

............... 

vinyl 

S 

=   6 inches................. clearance from sides of electri-

cal service

T = 

12 

inches................ 

clearance above electrical 
service