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Installation - Power Head Restrictions & Clearances
J 12 in (30 cm) 9 in (23 cm) Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building, or
the combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
K 6 ft (1.83 m) 3 ft (91 cm) above if within 10
ft (3 m) horizontally
Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet.
L 7 ft (2.13 m)t 7 ft (2.13 m)*t Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved driveway located
on public property.
M0 in (0 cm)+Clearance under verandah, porch, deck, or balcony.
Letter Canadian Installation 1US Installation2Description
A 12 in (30 cm) Clearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck, or balcony.
B 12 in (30 cm) 9 in (23 cm) Clearance from window or door that may be opened.
C 12 in (30 cm)* Clearance from permanently closed window (to prevent
condensation).
D 0 in (0 cm) Vertical clearance to ventilated soft located above the
terminal, within a horizontal distance of 2 ft (60 cm) from
center line of terminal.
E 0 in (0 cm) Clearance to unventilated soft.
F 12 in (30 cm)* Clearance to outside corner.
G 2 in (5.08 cm) Clearance to inside corner.
H 3 ft (91 cm) within a height of
15 ft (4.5 m) above the meter/
regulator assembly
3 ft (91 cm) within a height of
15 ft (4.5 m) above the meter/
regulator assembly*
Clearance to each side of center line extended above me-
ter/regulator assembly.
I 3 ft (91 cm) 3 ft (91 cm)* Radial clearance around service regulator vent outlet.
Table 2: Power Head Clearances
A
A
DE
LB
C
F
B
B
B
JMK
G
H
I
Openable
Fixed
Closed
Openable Fixed
Closed
Termination Cap Air Supply Inlet Gas MeterG
G
Restriction Zone
(Termination not allowed)
N
O
Figure 7: Power Head Restrictions
1 In accordance with the current CSA B149, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
2In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1 NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.
* These numbers are only estimates.
t A vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings
and it serves both dwellings.
+ Permitted only if verandah, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the oor.
Clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.
To determine the location of the power head refer to Figure 7 & Table 2 Power head Minimum
Clearances below.
Note - The power head must be located within the same chase as the replace and can’t be
attached to ducting/venting or installed in a separate bulkhead.
WARNING - Chase must be vented for all G-Series replaces when using this kit. See previous page
for details.
Power heAD restriCtions & CleArAnCes: