INSTALLING HEATER
Continued
VENTING HEATER (continued)
Proper Size Vent
To safely vent heater, the vent connector pipe must be the same diameter as the draft hood outlet on the rear of the heater. Pipe that is too small can cause flue gas to spill from the heater. Fasten vent connector to the draft hood outlet with a sheet metal screw.
Vent Types
Prefabricated or Masonry
The illustrations below show both vent types. The illustration shows typical construction of each type of venting system. Minimum clearances and lengths are added to the illustrations.
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Vent Cap | Seal Around |
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Collar and |
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Must Be At | Flashing |
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Least 2 Feet |
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Above |
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Highest Point |
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Within 10 |
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Feet. |
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Maintain Listed |
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Clearance of Vent |
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| Position | Support | |
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Support If | Laterals | ||
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Necessary |
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Lock Joints | Maintain Listed | ||
| Clearance of | 53" | |
6" | Vent | ||
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Min. |
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| Vertical Vent | ||
Lock Joints |
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Heater | Heater |
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Vent |
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Connector |
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Figure 5 - Typical Construction of Venting Systems
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