CONNECTING HEATER EXHAUST & AIR INTAKE
Heater Connections
Manifold Assembly Connections
CONNECTING HEATER EXHAUST
Warning:
The exhaust connection MUST be made in accordance with these instructions using only genuine
Rheem or Paloma parts. Failure to adhere to these instructions may cause combustion products to be discharged
into the room in which the heater is located resulting in serious injury or death.
Warning:
Ensure manifold assembly exhaust connection o'ring is in position before assembly. The o'ring is
located inside the exhaust connection and is orange/red in colour (refer to "Manifold Assembly Connections" diagram
above).
1.
Lubricate manifold assembly exhaust connection internal o’ring with silicone grease supplied with flue
kit.
2.
Push heater telescopic exhaust tube into manifold assembly exhaust connection until telescopic exhaust tube
flange contacts exhaust connection. Note: The manifold assembly exhaust connection may have an elbow fitted
(depending on kit type). If an elbow is present it can be rotated to facilitate tube connection.
3.
Place clamp (supplied in standard heater back cover kit) over connection ensuring one arm of clamp fits in
recess on manifold assembly exhaust connection and other arm of clamp fits on outer edge of heater telescopic
exhaust tube flange.
4.
Ensure exhaust tube insulating sock is fully extended over exhaust tube.
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