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Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
12' Min.
12' Min.
45°
45°
6'
8'
12' Min.
60°
45°
Position
Firestop
Position
Firestop
Position
Firestop
Listed
Vent Cap
Listed
Vent Cap
Listed
Vent Cap
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Support Each
Lateral At
Least Every
6 Feet
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
10'
EXAMPLE 3
EXAMPLE 2
EXAMPLE 1
Figure 10 - Typical B-Vent Configuration
VeNtING INstallatIoN
Continued
Some codes areas allow the use of existing 
B-type  vent  systems  if  the  system  is  at  or 
above the recommended diameter of the flue, 
in this case 6".
The  flue  connection  must  be  made  using 
listed  B-type  connectors  and  the  existing 
system must be code inspected for damage 
and proper installation.
It is not recommended that this appliance be 
common vented with an existing gas burning 
appliance. 
Note: Before connecting this appliance to an 
existing vent system consult with your local 
architect, planner or building official.
  WARNING:  This  appliance 
must  be  properly  connected
to  a  system  and  must  not  be
connected  to  a  chimney  flue
servicing  a  separate  solid  fuel 
burning appliance.
Lowest
Discharge
Opening
Listed
Vent Cap
8 Ft. Min.
Roof Pitch x/12
Listed Clearance
12
x
Listed
Gas
Vent
H (Min)
Height
From Roof
Roof Pitch
H (Min.)
Feet
Meter
Flat to 6/12
1.0
ax 0.30
6/12 to 7/12
1.25
0.38
Over 7/12 to 8/12
1.5
0.46
Over 8/12 to 9/12
2.0
0.61
Over 9/12 to 10/12
2.5
0.76
Over 10/12 to 11/12
3.25
0.99
Over 11/12 to 12/12
4.0
1.22
Over 12/12 to 14/12
5.0
1.52
Over 14/12 to 16/12
6.0
1.83
Over 16/12 to 18/12
7.0
2.13
Over 18/12 to 20/12
7.5
2.27
Over 20/12 to 21/12
8.0
2.44
Figure 11 - B-Vent Terminations