Installation manual

Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace
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INSTALLATION
EXTERIOR FLUE TERMINATION LOCATIONS
Minimum clearances required for balanced fl ue terminals or
the fl ue terminals of outdoor appliances
according to AS5601-2004 (AGA gas installation code) or NZS 5262 (New Zealand)
and local authorities having jurisdiction.
Minimum Clearance (mm)
a Below eaves, balconies or other projections:
- Appliances up to 50 MJ/h input 300
- Appliances over 50 MJ/h input 500
b From the ground or above a balcony 300
c From a return wall or external corner 500
d From a gas meter (M) 1000
e From an electricity meter or fuse box (P) 500
f From a drain or soil pipe 150
g Horizontal from any building structure (unless appliance is approved
for closer installation) or obstruction facing a terminal 500
h From any other fl ue terminal, cowl or combustion air intake 500
j Horizontally from an openable window, door, or non-mechanical air inlet, or
any other opening into a building, with the exception of sub-fl oor ventilation
(see also Note (I)):
- Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input 500
- Appliances over 150 MJ/h input 1500
k Vertically below an openable window, door, or non-mechanical air inlet,
or any other opening into a building, with the exception of sub-fl oor ventilation
(I) For mechanical air inlets, including spa blowers, the clearance 'j' and 'k' shall be 1500 mm in all cases.
(II) All distances shall be measured vertically or horizontally along the wall to a point in line with the nearest par to of the terminal.
(III) Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level.
(IV) A fl ue terminal of this type shall not be located under a roofed area unless the roofed area is fully open on at least two sides and a free fl ow of
air at the appliance is achieved.
(see also Note (I)): see table below
Clearance 'k' in mm
Space Heaters All Other Appliances
Up to 50 MJ/h
input
Up to 50 MJ/h Over 50 MJ/h input
to 150 MJ/h input
Over 150 MJ/h
input
150 500 1000 1500