American Water Heater VG6250T100 instruction manual Termination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent

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Termination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent

Termination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECT VENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(using outdoor air for combustion)

 

 

 

 

EXTERIOR CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALL VENT TERMINATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VENT TERMINAL

X AIR SUPPLY INLET

 

AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED

Figure 14

Vent terminal clearances for “Direct Vent” installations. Direct Vent configurations use outdoor air for combustion.

 

 

US Installations 1

 

 

US Installations 1

 

Clearance above grade,

 

 

Clearance to each side

3 feet (91 cm) within a height

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veranda, porch, deck or

12 inches (30 cm)

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of center line extended

15 feet (4.5 m) above the

above meter/regulator

 

balcony

 

 

assembly

meter/regulator assembly*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 inches (15 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

for appliances up to

 

 

 

 

 

10,000 Btu/hr (3 kW),

 

 

 

 

 

9 inches (23 cm) for

 

 

 

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Clearance to window or

appliances between

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Clearance to service

3 feet (91 cm)*

door that may be opened

10,000 Btu/hr (3 kW)

regulator vent outlet

 

 

and 50,000 Btu/hr (15

 

 

 

 

 

kW), 12 inches (30 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

for appliances above

 

 

 

 

 

50,000 Btu/hr (15 kW)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 inches (15 cm) for

 

 

 

 

Clearance to a non

appliances up to 10,000

 

 

 

 

Btu/hr (3 kW), 9 inches (23

 

Clearance to

 

 

mechanical air supply

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cm) for appliances between

permanently closed

6 inches (15 cm)*

inlet into building or

10,000 Btu/hr (3 kW) and

 

window

 

 

combustion air inlet to

50,000 Btu/hr (15 kW), 12

 

 

 

 

any other appliance

 

 

 

 

inches (30 cm) for appliances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

above 50,000 Btu/hr (15 kW)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical clearance to

 

 

 

 

 

ventilated soffit located

 

 

Clearance to a

 

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above the terminal within

12 inches (30 cm)*

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3 feet (91 cm) above if within

mechanical air supply

a horizontal distance of

10 feet (3 m) horizontally

 

2 feet (61 cm) from the

 

 

inlet

 

 

center line of the terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearance above

 

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Clearance to unventilated

12 inches (30 cm)*

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paved sidewalk or

7 feet (2.13 m)†*

soffit

paved driveway located

 

 

 

 

on public property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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cornerClearance to outside

 

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Clearance under

 

2 feet (60 cm)*

veranda, porch, deck,

12 inches (30 cm) ‡*

 

 

 

 

or balcony

 

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cornerClearance to inside

18 inches (45 cm)*

 

 

 

1 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.

A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.

‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.

* Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

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Contents For Your Safety whenever maintenance adjustment or service is requiredRESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS Instruction Manualtable of contents safe installation, use and service APPROVALSDANGER general safety information PrecautionsImproper installation, use and service may result in property damage Explosion Hazardgeneral safety information General Safety Information Fire or Explosion HazardBreathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Electrical Shock HazardPreparing For The Installation introductionAbbreviations Used Qualificationsfeatures and components REPLACEMENT PARTS AND DELIMING PRODUCTSGet To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models Control Assemblyinstallation consideration Rough In DimensionsTable 1 - Rough-In-Dimensions Table 2 - Capacity, Gas and Electrical CharacteristicsProperty Damage Hazard Locating The Water HeaterCombustion Air and Ventilation Insulation BlanketsUnconfined Space Confined Space Fresh Air Openings For Confined SpacesOutdoor Air Through Two Openings Outdoor Air Through One OpeningOutdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts Air From Other Indoor Spacesinstalling the new water heater Power SupplyChemical Vapor Corrosion Water PipingMixing Valves Dishwashing MachinesSpace Heating and Potable Water System Time to Produce 2nd & 3rdClosed Water Systems Thermal ExpansionT & P Valve and Pipe Insulation if supplied Water Damage Hazard Explosion HazardTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve T&P Valve Discharge Pipe RequirementsGas Piping Supply Gas RegulatorCondensate Piping SEDIMENT TRAPSHigh Altitude Installations Filling the Water HeaterVenting If using 2” inch vent pipeIf using 3” inch vent pipe VENT PIPE TERMINATIONINSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION, SIDEWALLInstallation Requirements - Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation of Carbon Monoxide DetectorsCommonwealth of Massachusetts Approved Carbon Monoxide DetectorsTermination Clearances Sidewall Power Vent POWER VENTTermination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent Installation Sequence SEQUENCE OF INSTALLATIONS, FIGURE 15AVent Termination - Figure 15A DIRECT VENT terminal installation Figure 15BVERTICAL VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION Flat Roof InstallationConcentric vent installation SAFETY CONSIDERATIONSINSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 ROOF TERMINATION, see Figure Table 6 - KIT COMPONENTSCONCENTRIC TERMINATION FLAT ROOF CLEARANCE PROCEDURE 2 SIDE WALL TERMINATION, see FigureFigure 23A MULTI-CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS direct vent diagram Vent Pipe Preparation RECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER AND CEMENT APPLICATIONS1. INITIAL PREPARATION 2. SELECTION OF MATERIALSD. Inspection, cleaning, priming STEP E F. Joint assemblySTEP F G. Cleanup and joint movement B. DeburringControls and Switches BLOWER PROVER SWITCHBLOCKED EXHAUST SWITCH BLOCKED INTAKE SWITCHPower Vent Wiring Schematic - Figure WIRE TO GROUND CHECK INDICATES ZERO VOLTAGETHIS WATER HEATER IS POLARITY SENSITVE BEFORE APPLYING ELECTRICITY TO THIS HEATER BE CERTAIN THAT SUPPLY NEUTRALFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE WARNING TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICINGtemperature regulation HI LIMIT SWITCH ECOTime to Produce 2nd & 3rd Degreeadjust user settings control system operationOperating Set Point 120FIcon DescriptionStatus Icons State MenuOperating States Control System MenusUser Settings & Control System Menus MENUHELP Main Menu140F Heater StatusDisplay Settings Heater InformationTemperature Units Backlight DelayFault History Fault OccurrenceRestore Factory Defaults Blocked ExhaustService Contact Information Show Contact InformationChange Contact Name Current Contact Infofor your information Start Up ConditionsOperational Conditions SMOKE/ODORperiodic maintenance Venting System InspectionAnode Rod Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationService Draining and FlushingBurn harzard Hot water discharge Keep hands clear of drain valve dischargemaintenance Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Testleakage checkpoints troubleshooting Installation ChecklistWater Heater Location VentingSequence Of Operation Flow Chart YESNOOperational Problems Fault and Alert ConditionsBurn Hazard Replacement PartsElectrical Shock Hazard Resetting Control System Lock OutsDiagnostic Checks AC Reversed Ignition FailureLow Igniter Current Blocked ExhaustBlower Prover Failure Blower Prover OpenBlocked Air Intake Energy Cut Out ECOPage Page Page LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITYCLAIM PROCEDURE CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONSAmerican Water Heater Product Service and Support PO Box 1597, 500 Princeton Road Johnson City, TNCopyright 2011 American Water Heaters. All rights reserved