Installation & Operation Manual
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General
venting
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Figure 3-7 Near Water Heater Air Piping Models 286 - 601
This appliance requires a special venting
system. Use only approved stainless steel,
PVC, CPVC or polypropylene pipe and
fittings listed in Tables 3D, 3E, and 3G for
vent pipe, and fittings. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
Installation must comply with local
requirements and with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 for U.S.
installations or CSA B149.1 for Canadian
installations.
Install vent and combustion air piping
DANGER
The Armor water heater must be vented and
supplied with combustion and ventilation
air as described in this section. Ensure the
vent and air piping and the combustion
air supply comply with these instructions
regarding vent system, air system, and
combustion air quality. See also Section 1
of this manual.
Inspect finished vent and air piping
thoroughly to ensure all are airtight and
comply with the instructions provided and
with all requirements of applicable codes.
Failure to provide a properly installed vent
and air system will cause severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
For closet and alcove installations, CPVC,
polypropylene or stainless steel material
MUST BE used in a closet/alcove structure.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in fire, personal injury, or death.
Air intake/vent connections
1.
Combustion Air Intake Connector
(FIG. 3-6 thru 3-7)
- Used to provide combustion air directly to the unit from
outdoors. A fitting is provided on the unit for final
connection. Combustion air piping must be supported per
guidelines listed in the National Mechanical Code, Section
305, Table 305.4 or as local codes dictate.
2.
Vent Connector
(FIG.'s 3-8 thru 3-11) - Used to provide a
passageway for conveying combustion gases to the
outside. A transition fitting is provided on the unit for
final connection. Vent piping must be supported per the
National Building Code, Section 305, Table 305.4 or as
local codes dictate.
The Armor water heater vent and air piping can be installed
through the roof or through a sidewall. Follow the procedures
in this manual for the method chosen. Refer to the information
in this manual to determine acceptable vent and air piping
length.
You may use any of the vent/air piping methods covered in this
manual. Do not attempt to install the Armor water heater using
any other means.
You must also install air piping from outside to the water
heater air intake adapter unless following the Optional Room
Air instructions on page 20 of this manual. The resultant
installation is direct vent (sealed combustion).
WARNING
DO NOT mix components from different
systems. The vent system could fail,
causing leakage of flue products into the
living space. Mixing of venting materials
will void the warranty and certification of
the appliance.
WARNING
Do not connect any other appliance to
the vent pipe or multiple water heaters to
a common vent pipe. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
Improper installation of venting systems
may result in injury or death.
CAUTION
Follow the instructions in Section 1, page
12 of this manual when removing a water
heater from an existing vent system.
NOTICE
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Figure 3-6 Near Water Heater Air Piping Models 151 - 200
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