VC Series Manual
Flue Installation (indoor models only)
Vertical Termination
(condensate collector must be used in all installations)
3 in (75 mm)
minimum
3 in (75 mm)
minimum
Horizontal Termination using Condensate Collector
3 in (75 mm)
minimum
Condensate
Trap
To adjust the condensate collector position or to
replace the female vent top with a male vent top:
1. Loosen the 4 screws at the rear bracket
2. Slide the bracket away from the female vent top.
3. Remove the 4 screws attaching the female vent top
to the water heater.
4. Lift up the female vent top and reposition as desired
(or replace with a male vent top).
5. Install the 4 screws at the vent top and tighten the 4
screws at the bracket.
Secure the first vent component to the water heater
with one self
-
tapping screw at the hole located above
the condensate collector.
Bracket
Condensate Collector
Securing Screw
Horizontal Termination without using the Condensate Collector
Maximum Height *
5 feet (1.52 m)
Regions of cold climate will create more
condensate in the vent system. The
condensate collector should be used in
cold climates.
If more than one elbow is used in the
vertical section the condensate collector
must be used.
* The condensate collector must be used in
horizontal terminations if a vertical rise in
the vent system exceeds 5ft.
If the condensate collector is not used, the drain pipe must
be capped to prevent exhaust gases and condensate from
entering the building. The cap is supplied on the appliance.
In such an instance slope the venting
1/4”
per foot away
from appliance according to vent manufacturer
’
s
installation instructions.
WARNING
Install the venting termination according to the diagrams and instructions below.
Slope the venting
1/4”
per foot toward
the appliance according to the vent
manufacturers installation instructions.
Dispose of condensate per local codes.
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