Optional Horizontal Vent Kit - Installation #3
If the vent hole has not been cut, refer to “Cutting The Opening Through The Outside Wall.” See page 11.
1.Lock the elbow to the straight 3” (76 mm) flue pipe. Set this assembly in place on the end of the water heater’s flue collar.
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4.First remove the 3” (7.6 cm) horizontal extension from the elbow. Starting with the long end, which has four mounting holes, place the 6” (152 mm) diameter vent elbow over the 3” (76 mm) elbow. Bend the round end to fit the flared oval end of the jacket top.
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5.Be sure the 6” (152 mm) diameter elbow is centered around the 3” (76 mm) diameter flue. Secure the vent pipe with four sheet metal screws at the connection at the jacket top.
2.Mark the flue collar at the slots in the elbow. Using a # 22 drill bit, drill holes into the collar at the two slots and secure the elbow to the collar with the screws provided.
NOTE: make sure elbow is properly aligned to the opening in the outside wall.
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3.Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount around the oval flare of the jacket.
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NOTE: the standard kit includes a 3” (76 mm) flue extension and a 6” (152 mm) elbow extension. These parts will not be used with the horizontal kit.
6.Slide the vent collar (to be installed later) over the 6” (152 mm) vent elbow.
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