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Installing The Water Heater
DANGER:
Failure to install the vent adapter and properly vent the water
heater to the outdoors as outlined in the venting section of this manual will result
in unsafe operation of the water heater causing death, serious injury, explosion, or
fire. To avoid the risk of fire. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation
from carbon monoxide, NEVER operate the water heater unless it is properly
vented and has adequate air supply for proper operation as outlined in the venting
section of this manual.
WARNING:
Use UL approved Category III stainless steel vent material only.
No other vent material is permitted. Refer to page 18 for clearances to
combustible material.
Venting
The installation of venting must comply with national codes, local codes, and the
vent manufacturer’s instructions.
The water heater must be vented to the outdoors as described in these
instructions. DO NOT connect this water heater to an existing vent or chimney, it
must be vented separately from all other appliances.
All vent components (adapters, pipe, elbow, terminals, etc.) should be UL 1738
Certified stainless steel venting materials (e.g. AL29-4C).
The specified vent termination must be used. The termination should be a 90°
elbow type with screen. (Refer to page 26-27).
Use a vent pipe with an anti-disconnection structure.
The use of a high temperature silicone (500°F/260°C) may be required to seal
vent connections. To prevent accidental gas exhaust leakage, apply a 1/4″ wide
bead approximately 1/4″ from the end and another bead against to joint side of
the stop bead.
Follow vent manufacturer’s installation instructions.
The unit can be vented either horizontally or vertically.
Vent pipe runs must be adequately supported along both horizontal and vertical
runs.
The maximum recommended unsupported span should be no more than 5 feet.
Support isolation hanging bands should be used. DO NOT use wire (See diagram
below).
