A.O. Smith SDV, FDVT Slide the 6” telescoping vent section apart to reveal the beads

Models: SDV FDVT FDV

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12.Slide the 6” telescoping vent section apart to reveal the beads.

8.The standard kit includes a single piece of 3” flue and 6” vent pipe which will not be used in conjunction with the optional horizontal kit.

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9.Making sure the 6” diameter elbow is centered around the 3” diameter flue, secure the 6” diameter vent pipe using two sheet metal screws at the connection of the elbow and 6” vertical extension.

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14.Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount on the inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall and also fill the bead on the end of the 6” diameter vent collar.

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10.Slide the vent collar (to be installed later) over the 6” vent elbow.

11.Place the water heater at the opening in the wall, at the predetermined clearance.

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15.Install the vent collar assembly through the wall, connecting it to the 6” telescoping extension. Remember, the extension is not connected yet and it may be necessary to go back indoors and push it back up for a tight fit to the collar.

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16.We have supplied 4 wood screws to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall of the building. However, other types of screws may have to be substituted depending on the construction of the exterior wall.

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12.Slide the 6” telescoping vent section apart to reveal the beads.

NOTE: The 6” pipe with beads will connect to the elbow. Using the caulking supplied, fill the beads.

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13. Insert the 6” telescoping vent section into the wall.

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17. Place the vent cap in the vent collar assembly.

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18. The vent cap has 4 holes around the outer edge. Remove the

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A.O. Smith SDV, FDVT owner manual Slide the 6” telescoping vent section apart to reveal the beads