- Sherwood Industries Ltd. Indoor Fireplace User Manual
VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES 
A= Clearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck, or 
  [balcony (*12 inches (30 cm) minimum] 
B= Clearance to window or door that may be opened 
  [*12 inches (30 cm) minimum] 
C= Clearance to permanently closed window 
  [minimum 12 inches (30 cm) recommended to 
  prevent condensation on window] 
D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above 
the terminal within a horizontal  distance of 2 feet (60 
cm) from the center-line  of the terminal 24 
inches ( 60 cm) minimum 
E= Clearance to unventilated soffit 
[18 inches (45 cm) minimum] 
F= Clearance to outside corner [12 inches minimum] 
G= Clearance to inside corner [`12 inches minimum] 
H= *Not to be installed above a meter/regulator 
  assembly within 3 feet (90 cm) horizontally 
  from the center-line of the regulator 
I= Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 
[*6 feet  (1.8m) minimum] 
J= Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to 
  building or the combustion air inlet to any 
  other appliance [12 inches (30 cm) minimum] 
K= Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 
[*6 feet (1.8m) minimum] 
L= *** Clearance above paved side-walk or paved 
  driveway located on public property 
[*7 feet  (2.1m) minimum] 
M= Clearance under verandah, porch, deck, or balcony 
  [*24 inches (60 cm) minimum **] 
*** 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 verandah, porch, deck, or balcony, is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor 
•  As specified in CGA B149 Installation Codes (1991) Note: Local Codes or Regulations may require different 
clearances 
NOTE: THIS HEATER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A VENTING SYSTEM. THIS HEATER IS 
EQUIPPED WITH A VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM DESIGNED TO PROTECT AGAINST IMPROPER 
VENTING OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS. 
THIS SAFETY SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE APPLIANCE CLOSE TO THE DRAFT HOOD 
RELIEF OPENING. 
IF THE SWITCH TRIPS MORE THAN ONCE THE CHIMNEY SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED 
 SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR POSSIBLE BLOCKAGE OR SEVERE DOWN DRAFT CONDITIONS 
This stove can be vented with aluminum or stainless steel flex vent and/or certified 4" Type B Gas Vent. The flue 
collar of the appliance will fit inside of a standard 4” vent and may be fastened directly to the vent. 
Check periodically that the vent is unrestricted and an adequate draft is present when the unit is in operation. 
WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or 
tampering with the vent safety shutoff system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death. 
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