Avalon Tree of life gs2 User manual

Tree of Life GS2

(with screen)

Owner’s Manual

WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Leave the building immediately

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

instructions.

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

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE

BURNS

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from

the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance

and shall be installed for the protection of children

and other at-risk individuals.

Tested and Listed by

ANSI Z21.88-2014

CSA 2.33-2014

Built-In Direct Vent Stove

Natural Gas or Propane

Residential or Mobile

Home

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured home

(USA only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion

kit is supplied with the appliance.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Travis Industries, Inc. 12521 Harbour Reach Dr., Mukilteo, WA 98275 www.travisproducts.com

2Introduction

Introduction

We welcome you as a new owner of a Avalon Tree of Life GS2 stove. In purchasing a Tree of Life you

have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects

both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Tree of Life is one of the finest home heaters

the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this stove.

Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating your heater and save the manual

for future reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions that will make the operation and

maintenance of your new stove an easier and more enjoyable experience. We offer our continual

support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your heater.

Important Information

No other Tree of Life Stove has the same serial

number as yours. The serial number is on the listing

plate chained to the gas control valve.

This serial number will be needed in case you require

service of any type.

Model: Avalon Tree of Life GS2 Stove_

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Mail your Warranty Card Today, and

Save Your Bill of Sale.

To receive full warranty coverage, you will

need to show evidence of the date you

purchased your heater. Do not mail your

Bill of Sale to us.

We suggest that you attach your Bill of Sale

to this page so that you will have all the

information you need in one place should

the need for service or information occur.

Listing Details

This appliance was listed to ANSI Z21.88. The listing label is attached to the appliance near the gas

control valve. A copy is shown on page 40.

Massachusetts Approval

This manual has been submitted to the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas

Fitters.

National Fireplace Institute

Table of Contents 3

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Introduction ......................................................2

Important Information......................................2

Listing Details...................................................2

Features:...............................................................6

Installation Options: ..............................................6

Heating Specifications.....................................6

Dimensions & Weight......................................6

Electrical Specifications (for optional blower)6

Fuel....................................................................6

Packing List......................................................7

Additional Items Required...............................7

Installation Overview .......................................7

Stove Clearances.............................................8

Mobile Home Requirements............................8

Heater Placement Requirements....................9

Floor Protection Requirements ......................9

Electrical Requirements..................................9

Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat

Installation ......................................................10

Parallel ConnectionSeries Connection.......10

Gas Line Installation......................................11

Gas Inlet Pressure..............................................11

Vent Requirements ........................................12

Altitude Considerations.......................................12

Approved Vent....................................................12

Vent Installation ..................................................12

Approved Vent Configurations.....................13

Restrictor Position...............................................13

Measuring Vent Lengths.....................................13

Vertical Terminations with Zero, Two, or Four

45° Elbows ......................................................14

Horizontal Termination with One 90° Elbow15

Horizontal Termination with Two Elbows

(one 90° vertical and one 90° or 45°

horizontal elbow)............................................16

Horizontal Termination with Three 90°

Elbows (all vertical)........................................17

Vertical Terminations with Two 90° Elbows 18

Vertical Terminations with Three 90° Elbows

(Two 90° Vertical and One 45° or 90°

Horizontal Elbow)...........................................19

Vent Termination Requirements (see

illustration below) ..........................................20

Class A Chimney Conversion Kit.................21

Interior Masonry Chimney Conversions......22

Steps for Finalizing the Installation .............23

Air Shutter Adjustment........................................24

Face and Glass Removal...............................25

Log Installation ..............................................27

Rear Log Placement ...........................................27

Left Front Log Placement....................................28

Right Twig Placement.........................................28

Right Front Log Placement .................................29

Left Cross Log Placement...................................29

Right Cross Log Placement ................................30

Left Twig Placement ...........................................30

Center Twig Placement.......................................31

Ember Placement ...............................................32

Rockwool Installation..........................................32

Before You Begin...........................................33

Location of Controls - See explanation below33

Starting the Stove for the First Time............34

Turning the Stove On and Off.......................34

Comfort Control.............................................34

Adjusting the Flame Height..........................34

Accent Light...................................................35

Adjusting the Optional Blower Speed .........35

Continuous Pilot / GreenSmart™ Pilot Switch35

Normal Operating Sounds ............................36

Normal Operating Odors...............................36

Maintaining Your Stove's Appearance........37

Painted Surfaces.................................................37

Enamel Surfaces.................................................37

Patina Surfaces...................................................37

Front Glass .........................................................37

Side Glass...........................................................37

Battery Replacement.....................................37

Power Backup Batteries......................................37

Control Panel Light Battery.................................37

Accent Light Replacement............................38

Yearly Service Procedure .............................38

Troubleshooting Table..................................39

Replacement Parts List.................................39

Safety Label........................................................40

CONDITIONS & EXCLUSIONS......................41

IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED:.........41

LP Conversion Instructions..........................42

GS2 Remote Installation ...............................46

Packing List.........................................................46

Warnings.............................................................46

Remote Control / Pilot Warnings.............................46

Base Wiring Diagram..........................................47

GS2 Remote Wiring Diagram..............................48

Installation...........................................................49

Order of Installation.................................................54

Wiring the Blower to the GSR2 IFC (Bypassing the

Rheostat).................................................................54

Index................................................................60

4Safety Precautions

Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room

as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to

accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk

individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an

adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk

individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature

and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Do not touch the hot

surfaces of the heater. Educate all children of the danger of a high-temperature

heater.

Due to the high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away

from furniture and draperies.

This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the possibility of an explosion.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, in U.S.A. follow ANSI

Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88), in Canada follow CSA B149.1.

A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installation must conform with the

Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a

standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS

A225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4. This

appliance may be installed in Manufactured Housing only after the home is site located.

All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area. Combustion air is drawn

from outside the living-area structure. The venting must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a

separate solid-fuel burning appliance.

Notify your insurance company before hooking up this fireplace.

The instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods or

compromise in the installation. Improper installation will void the warranty and safety listing.

This heater is approved for use with natural gas (NG) or propane (LP). Burning the incorrect fuel will

void the warranty and safety listing and may cause an extreme safety hazard. Direct questions about

the type of fuel used to your dealer.

Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions

or inspection requirements in your area.

If the flame becomes sooty, dark orange in color, or extremely tall, do not operate the heater. Call

your dealer and arrange for proper servicing.

It is imperative that control compartments, screens, or circulating air passageways of the heater be

kept clean and free of obstructions. These areas provide the air necessary for safe operation.

Do not operate the heater if it is not operating properly in any fashion or if you are uncertain. Call

your dealer for a full explanation of your heater and what to expect.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this heater.

Do not operate if any portion of the heater was submerged in water or if any corrosion occurs.

Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the

control system and any gas control which has been under water.

Safety Precautions 5

Safety Warnings (continued)

Because this heater can be controlled by a thermostat there is a possibility of the heater turning on

and igniting any items placed on or near the appliance.

Light the heater using the built-in igniter. Do not use matches or any other external device to light

your heater.

Never remove, replace, modify or substitute any part of the heater unless instructions are given in this

manual. All other work must be done by a trained technician. Don't modify or replace orifices.

The viewing glass should be opened only for conducting service.

Allow the heater to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning.

Operate the heater according to the instructions included in this manual.

If the main burners do not start correctly turn the gas off and call your dealer for service.

This unit is not for use with solid fuel.

Do not place anything inside the firebox (except the optional artwork).

Warning: Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked or broken. Replacement

of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.

Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions

that you will need at a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.

Instruct everyone in the house how to shut gas off to the appliance and at the gas main shutoff valve.

The gas main shutoff valve is usually next to the gas meter or propane tank and requires a wrench to

shut off.

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this

appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.

If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this

appliance.

Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to

operating the appliance.

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be

inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning

might be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, et cetera. It is imperative

that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

Travis Industries, Inc. grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or

maintenance of your heater, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such

fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

6Specifications

Features:

- Ember Fyre™ Burner for "Wood Fire" Look

- Works During Power Outages (battery backup system)

- High Efficiency

- Optional Thermostat or Remote Control

- Optional Blower for Quicker Heat Distribution

- Convenient Operating Controls

- Variable-Rate Heat Output

- Accent Light

Installation Options:

- Freestanding Stove

- Horizontal or Vertical Vent

- Residential or Mobile Home

- Straight or Corner Placement

- Bedroom Approved

Heating Specifications

Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)*.....................500 - 1,500 with blower, 500 to 1,200 without

Maximum Input ...............................................................................................31,000 BTU’s

• Heating capacity will vary depending on the home’s floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature.

Dimensions & Weight

Electrical Specifications (for optional blower)

Electrical Rating.............................................................115 Volts, 1.5 Amps, 60 Hz (180 watt)

Fuel

This heater is shipped in natural gas (NG) configuration but may be converted to propane (LP) using

the included LP conversion kit. The sticker on top of the gas control valve will verify the correct fuel.

NOTE:

Measure side, corner,

and back clearances

from the stove top.

18.625"

474mm

28.75"

730mm

15.5"

394mm

4.875"

124mm 26.75"

679mm

Weight: 215 Lbs.

97.6kg

The flue collar protrudes

0.875" (22mm) above the

stove top

Installation (for qualified installers only) 7

Installation Warnings

! Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even

death.

! This heater must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a training program

for the installation of direct vent gas appliances.

! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, in U.S.A.

follow ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88), in Canada follow B-149.

! In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must conform with: In USA, Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280; In Canada, CSA Z240.4 and Gas-

Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing. This appliance may be installed in

Manufactured Housing only after the home is site located.

! This stove is designed to operate on natural gas or propane (LP).

! All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living area. Combustion air is

drawn from outside the living area structure.

! Notify your insurance company before hooking up this stove.

! The requirements listed below are divided into sections. All requirements must be met

simultaneously. The order of installation is not rigid – the qualified installer should follow the

procedure best suited for the installation.

Packing List

• Propane Conversion Kit

• Log Set

• Touch-Up Paint

Additional Items Required

• Vent (see “Venting Requirements” for details)

• Gas Line Equipment (shutoff valve, pipe, etc.)

Installation Overview

See "Vent

Requirements"

See "Floor

Protection

Requirements"

See "Gas Line

Installation"

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"Clearances"

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8Installation (for qualified installers only)

Installation Hints

If converting to LP, convert the appliance prior to installation.

Install the logs last - they are fragile.

When determining the location of the stove, locate the wall studs (for horizontal penetrations) and

ceiling trusses (for vertical penetrations). You may wish to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure

the vent does not intersect with a framing member.

Fumes and smoke from the paint curing and oil burning off the steel may occur the first time you start

this heater. This is normal. We recommend you open windows to vent the room.

Stove Clearances

Mobile Home Requirements

• When the stove is installed in a mobile home, it must be bolted to the floor and the appliance

grounded (use the optional blower with a grounded circuit or other suitable grounding method -

current ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1).

10" Min.

254mm

Straight Installations Corner Installations

With this clearance, the vent is

centered 15-3/4" (400mm)

from the wall.

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With this clearance the vent is

centered 7-1/8" (181mm) from

the back wall, 23-1/2" (597mm)

from the side wall.

5" Min.

127mm

5" Min.

127mm

45°

Installation (for qualified installers only) 9

Heater Placement Requirements

•Heater must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the heater and vent.

•Due to the high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture

and draperies.

•When placed in a location where the floor to ceiling height is under 7 feet (2.134 M), the

installation is considered an alcove and must meet the following requirements:

-The alcove floor to ceiling height must be at least 58” (1474mm) tall

-The alcove must not be more than 45” (1143) deep before the ceiling returns to 7’ (2134mm).

-The alcove must be at least 46-3/4” (1188mm) wide

•The heater must not be placed so the vents below or above the door, along the sides of heater, or

along the back of the heater can become blocked.

• This heater may be placed in a bedroom. Please be aware of the large amount of heat this

appliance produces when determining a location.

Floor Protection Requirements

•When the stove is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material other than

wood flooring or a high pressure laminate wood floor, the stove must be installed on a metal or

wood protection panel extending the full width and depth of the heater (Minimum 26-3/4”

(680mm) wide by 19” (483) deep).

Electrical Requirements

Plug the stove into a grounded receptacle supplying a minimum 1.5 amps (115 Volts, 60 Hz, 180

watts).

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in

the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian

Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

Make sure these rubber tipped

bolts on each leg contact the floor

(they dampen any noise that may

transmit through the hearth). Do

not adjust with weight on the legs,

the rubber tips may tear.

10 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat Installation

Do not connect 110-120 VAC to the gas control valve or wiring system of this stove. The switch must be

installed by a qualified installer.

Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause

improper and dangerous operation.

Note: When using a GreenSmart™ remote, use the receiver for on/off operation (do not use a wall

switch or thermostat).

Warning: Make sure all wiring is secure and does not contact hot or moving components.

The wall switch (or thermostat) may bypass the fireplace on/off switch or be installed in

parallel or series configuration (see below).

Parallel Connection Series Connection

On / Off Switch

ON On / Off Switch

OFF On / Off Switch

ON On / Off Switch

OFF

Thermostat / External

Switch ON Heater is ON Heater is ON Thermostat /

External Switch ON Heater is ON Heater is OFF

Thermostat / External

Switch OFF Heater is ON Heater is OFF Thermostat /

External Switch OFF Heater is OFF Heater is OFF

To wire the heater in parallel, follow the directions below: To wire the heater in series, follow the directions below:

Thermostat

(or External Switch) Wires

ab

c

On / Off Switch

a

On / Off Switch

c

b

Thermostat

(or External Switch) Wires

Installation (for qualified installers only) 11

Gas Line Installation

! DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow current ANSI

Z223.1 or NFPA 54 in the USA and the current CGA B149 in Canada.

! The heater and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any

pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPA). For pressures

under 1/2 psig (3.45 kPA), isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shutoff valve.

• This heater is designed for natural gas but can be converted to propane. Check the sticker on

top of the gas control valve to verify the correct fuel is used (see page 4).

• Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the heater.

• The location of the gas inlet is shown below

• A manual shutoff valve is required for installation (it must be located within 3’ (915mm) of the

heater).

T-Handle gas cocks are required in Massachusetts in compliance with code 248CMR.

• This stove is shipped with a 24” (610) long, 3/8” (10mm) diameter flex gas line attached to an

elbow on the gas control valve (see illustration below for location). The flex gas line accepts a

3/8” flare fitting.

Gas Inlet Pressure

• With the heater off, the inlet pressure must meet the requirements listed in the table below

• If the pressure is not sufficient, make sure the piping used is large enough and the total gas load

for the residence does not exceed the amount supplied.

• The supply regulator (the regulator that attaches directly to the residence inlet or to the propane

tank) should supply gas at the suggested input pressure listed below. Contact the local gas

supplier if the regulator is at an improper pressure.

Standard Input Pressure

Natural Gas 7” W.C. (1.74 Kpa)

Propane 13” W.C. (3.23 Kpa)

8-1/4"

210mm

7-1/4"

184mm

7"

178mm

Centerline

12 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Vent Requirements

•The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and never

be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance. Each direct vent

gas appliance must use its own separate vent system.

In addition to the requirements listed here, follow the requirements provided with the vent.

When the vent passes through a wall a wall thimble is required. When the vent passes through a

ceiling a support box or firestop is required. When the vent passes through the roof, a roof flashing

and storm collar are required. Follow the instructions provided with the vent for installing these items.

NOTE: Wall thimbles may have different dimensions than what is required by this heater.

•The vent must maintain the required 1" (26mm) clearance to combustible materials to prevent a fire.

Do not fill air spaces with insulation.

Altitude Considerations

•Failure to adjust the air shutter

properly may lead to improper

combustion which can create a

safety hazard. Consult your dealer

or installer if you suspect an

improperly adjusted air shutter.

•This heater has been tested at

altitudes ranging from sea level to

6,000 feet (1,800 M). In this

testing we have found that the

heater, with its standard orifice,

burns correctly with just an air

shutter adjustment.

Approved Vent

Use 6-5/8" (168mm) diameter Simpson Dura-Vent Direct-Vent Pro (or GS)*.

* Other vent may be approved with this stove. Check with the vent manufacturer for details.

Always use the high-wind cap (or high-wind sconce cap, part # 46DVA-HSCH).

Installation instructions for Simpson Dura-Vent may be found at www.duravent.com

Vent Installation

• Slide the vent sections together and turn 1/4 turn until the sections lock in place.

• Screws are not required to secure the vent. However, three screws may be used to

secure vent sections together if desired.

• High temperature sealant is recommended at the appliance starter section connection

(use high-temperature silicone or Mill-Pac®).

• If disassembly is required, at time of re-assembly check to see if the vent creates a tight

fit. If it does not, apply high temperature sealant to the joints of the affected sections.

•Horizontal sections require a 1/4" (7mm) rise every 12" (305mm) of travel

•Horizontal sections require non-combustible support every three feet (e.g.: plumbing tape)

Use a firestop whenever

passing through a ceiling

Vertical Termination NOTE:

always use the "high-wind"

version (if applicable)

Use a roof flashing and storm collar

whenever passing through the roof

Use a support box

on exposed vent

Vertical Vent

Requirements

Use a thimble when

passing through a wall

Horizontal Termination

Maintain a minimum 1"(25mm)

clearance from vent to any combustible.

Minimum

Framing for wall

thimble

Horizontal Vent

Requirements

Maintain a minimum 1"(25mm)

clearance from vent to any

combustible

Installation (for qualified installers only) 13

Approved Vent Configurations

Restrictor Position

•A restrictor is built into the appliance to control the flow rate of exhaust gases. This ensures

proper flames for the wide variety of vent configurations. Depending upon the vent configuration,

you may be required to adjust the restrictor position. The charts for approved vent configurations

describe which position the vent restrictor must be in.

Measuring Vent Lengths

To Access the Restrictor

Use both hands to lift the stove

top off the stove.

To Adjust the Restrictor

NOTE:

The restrictor is

shipped in

position #1.

This restrictor is

in position # 6

Lift the cotter pin out.

a

Slide the restrictor

adjustment rod in.

b

Replace the cotter pin

through the correct

hole on the restrictor

adjustment rod.

c

Restrictor

Positions

# 2

# 4

# 6

# 3

# 5

# 1

Vent

Horizontal

Run

Vent Horizontal Run is

measured from the start of

the horizontal section to the

end of the termination.

Vent Height is calculated to

the top of the vent on

horizontal terminations and

to the top of the termination

on vertical terminations.

Vent

Height Vertical Elbow

NOTE:

When a horizontal elbow (90° or 45°) is

used, horizontal length is the sum of the

two lengths (H1 + H2).

H1

H2

Horizontal

Elbow

Vertical Elbow

14 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Vertical Terminations with Zero, Two, or Four 45° Elbows

• 10’ (3.1M) Minimum

System Height

(with or without offsets)

• 40’ (12.2M) Maximum

System Height

• 24’ (7.3M) Maximum Offset

• The termination must fall

within the shaded area

shown in the chart. Use

the indicated restrictor

position.

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5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

25 feet (7.5m)

30 feet (9m)

0 feet

40' max (12m)

5 feet (1.5m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

25 feet (7.5m)

30 feet (9m)

40' max (12m)

Restrictor

Position # 5

NOTE:

Restrictor positions are based

upon lab tests. The ideal

restrictor position may vary

slightly, especially when the

termination is near a

demarkation line.

Restrictor

Position # 6

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

35 feet (10.5m)35 feet (10.5m)

Installation (for qualified installers only) 15

Horizontal Termination with One 90° Elbow

• If using a Snorkel Termination (14” (356mm) or 36” (915mm)) add the snorkel height to the vertical

height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement installations).

• The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor

position.

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5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

19' max (5.8m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

Restrictor Position # 5

NOTE:

Restrictor positions are based

upon lab tests. The ideal

restrictor position may vary

slightly, especially when the

termination is near a

demarkation line.

Restrictor

Position # 1

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

19' max (5.8m)

NOTE:

Horizontal sections require a 1/4" (0.250mm)

rise every 12" (305mm) of travel.

NATURAL GAS: Min. 2' (0.61m) Section Required

PROPANE (LP): Min. 3' (0.915m) Section Required

16 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Horizontal Termination with Two Elbows

(one 90° vertical and one 90° or 45° horizontal elbow)

• If using a Snorkel Termination (14” (356mm) or 36” (915mm)) add the snorkel height to the vertical

height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement installations).

• The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor

position.

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5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

19' max (5.8m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

Restrictor

Position # 5

NOTE:

Restrictor positions are based upon lab

tests. The ideal restrictor position may vary

slightly, especially when the termination is

near a demarkation line.

Restrictor

Position # 1

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

19' max (5.8m)

NOTE:

Horizontal sections require a 1/4" (0.250mm)

rise every 12" (305mm) of travel.

NATURAL GAS: Min. 2' (0.61m) Section Required

PROPANE (LP): Min. 3' (0.915m) Section Required

Installation (for qualified installers only) 17

Horizontal Termination with Three 90° Elbows (all vertical)

• If using a Snorkel Termination (14” (356mm) or 36” (915mm)) add the snorkel height to the vertical

height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement installations).

• The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor

position.

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5 feet (1.5m)

10' min (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

21' max (6.4m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10' min (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

Restrictor

Position # 5

NOTE:

Restrictor positions are based

upon lab tests. The ideal restrictor

position may vary slightly,

especially when the termination is

near a demarkation line.

Restrictor

Position # 1

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

21' max (6.4m)

NOTE:

Horizontal sections require a 1/4" (0.250mm)

rise every 12" (305mm) of travel.

This is a horizontal elbow -

NOT ALLOWED FOR THIS

VENT CONFIGURATION

These are

vertical elbows.

18 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Vertical Terminations with Two 90° Elbows

• The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor

position.

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5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

25 feet (7.5m)

30 feet (9m)

0 feet

40' max (12m)

5 feet (1.5m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

25 feet (7.5m)

30 feet (9m)

40' max (12m)

Restrictor

Position # 5

NOTE:

Restrictor positions are based upon lab

tests. The ideal restrictor position may

vary slightly, especially when the

termination is near a

demarkation line.

Restrictor

Position # 6

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

35 feet (10.5m)35 feet (10.5m)

Restrictor

Position # 1

NOTE:

Horizontal sections require a 1/4" (0.250)

rise every 12" (305mm) of travel.

This is a horizontal elbow -

NOT ALLOWED FOR THIS

VENT CONFIGURATION

These are

vertical elbows.

Installation (for qualified installers only) 19

Vertical Terminations with Three 90° Elbows

(Two 90° Vertical and One 45° or 90° Horizontal Elbow)

• The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor

position.

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5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

25 feet (7.5m)

30 feet (9m)

0 feet

40' max (12m)

5 feet (1.5m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

25 feet (7.5m)

30 feet (9m)

40' max (12m)

Restrictor

Position # 5

NOTE:

Restrictor positions are based upon lab

tests. The ideal restrictor position may

vary slightly, especially when the

termination is near a

demarkation line.

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

0 feet

5 feet (1.5m)

10 feet (3m)

15 feet (4.5m)

20 feet (6m)

24 ' max (7.3m)

35 feet (10.5m)35 feet (10.5m)

Restrictor

Position # 1

NOTE:

Horizontal sections require a 1/4" (0.250mm)

rise every 12" (305mm) of travel.

20 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Vent Termination Requirements (see illustration below)

! Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.

A Minimum 9" (229mm) clearance from any door or window

B Minimum 12" (305mm) above any grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony

C Minimum 1" (25mm) from outside corner walls

NOTE: Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements

of the gas supplier.

D Minimum 12" (305mm) from inside corner walls

NOTE: Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements

of the gas supplier.

E Minimum 11" (279mm) clearance below unventilated soffits or roof surfaces

Minimum 18" (457mm) clearance below ventilated soffits

Minimum 6" (152mm) clearance below roof eaves

NOTE: Vinyl surfaces require 24" (610mm)

NOTE: Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.

F Minimum 12" (305mm) clearance below a veranda, porch, deck or balcony

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

NOTE: Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.

G Minimum 48" (1219mm) clearance from any adjacent building

H Minimum 84" (2134mm) clearance above any grade when adjacent to public walkways or driveways

NOTE: may not be used over a walkway or driveway shared by an adjacent building

I Minimum 9" (229mm) clearance to any non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or the combustion air inlet

to any other appliance.

J Minimum 36" (914mm) clearance above any mechanical air supply inlet if within 10’ (3M) horizontally

K Minimum 36" (914mm) from the area above the meter/regulator (vent outlet) - this extends 15’ (4.5M) above the regulator

NOTE: Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.

L Minimum 36" (914mm) from the meter/regulator (vent outlet)

NOTE: Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.

M Minimum 12” (305mm) above the roof line (for vertical terminations)

N Minimum 24” (610mm) horizontal clearance to any surface (such as an exterior wall) – for vertical terminations

• Use the vinyl siding standoff when installing on an exterior with vinyl siding.

• Vent termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material

11" Min.

(279mm) 6" Min.

(152mm)

Roof

Surface

Roof

Eaves

C

B

H

E

GA

D

F

L

KJ

I

NOTE: Measure clearances to the nearest edge of the exhaust hood.

A

E

M

N

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