13
ALTERNATIVE
OPENING
LOCATION
1 SQ. INCH
PER 3000 BTUH
CONFINED
SPACE
ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS - USING A SINGLE PERMANENT OPENING
FIGURE 11.
Vent Pipe System
This water heater uses a non-direct, single-pipe vent
system to remove exhaust gases created by the burning of
fossil fuels. Air for combustion is taken from the immediate
water heater location or is ducted in from the outside (see
“Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation” section).
This water heater must be properly vented for the removal
of exhaust gases to the outside atmosphere. Correct
installation of the vent pipe system is mandatory for the
proper and efficient operation of this water heater and is
an important factor in the life of the unit.
The vent pipe must be installed according to all local and
state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the
“National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 54)-current
edition. The vent pipe installation must not be obstructed
so as to prevent the removal of exhaust gases to the
outside atmosphere.
IMPORTANT: The use of vent dampers is not
recommended by the manufacturer of this water heater.
Although some vent dampers are certified by CSA
International, this certification applies to the vent damper
device only and does not mean they are certified for use
on this water heater.
U.L. recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxide (CO)
detectors are recommended in all applications and should
be installed using the manufacturer’s instructions and local
codes, rules, or regulations.
IMPORTANT: If you lack the necessary skills required
to properly install this venting system, you should not
proceed, but get help from a qualified technician.
Draft Hood Installation
Draft hood
Flue Damper
Draft hood
Leg Tips*
* Twist or bend the leg tips to secure the draft hood to the flue damper
FIGURE 12.
GABLE VENT
TO OUTDOORS
INSTALL ABOVE
INSULATION
CONFINED
SPACE
ALTERNATE
AIR INLET
OUTLET
AIR TO
ATTIC 1 SQ.
INCH PER
4000 BTUH
INLET AIR FROM
THE CRAWL SPACE
OPEN
FOUNDATION
VENT
1 SQ. INCH PER
4000 BTUH
ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: INLET AIR FROM VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE/OUTLET AIR TO VENTILATED ATTIC
FIGURE 8.
GABLE VENT
TO OUTDOORS
INSTALL ABOVE
INSULATION
CONFINED
SPACE
OUTLET AIR
TO ATTIC
1 SQ. INCH
PER 4000
BTUH
INLET AIR DUCT
1 SQ. INCH PER
4000 BTUH
12” MAXIMUM
ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS THROUGH VENTILATED ATTIC
FIGURE 9.
1 SQ. INCH PER
2000 BTUH
CONFINED
SPACE
1 SQ. INCH PER
2000 BTUH
INLET
OUTLET
OUTDOOR
AIR DUCTS
ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTS
FIGURE 10.
