12.Place the water heater at the opening in the wall, at the predetermined clearance.
17.Connect the vent cap by sliding its end over the 3” diameter extension pipe and
NOTE: To facilitate ease of assembly of the vent cap to the 3” pipe, a soap solution can be applied to the
FIGURE 45
13.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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14.Install the vent collar assembly through the wall, connecting it to the extension and/or elbow (depending on which one was used).
FIGURE 50
18.The vent cap has 4 holes around the outer edge. Remove the 4 screws used to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall. Then secure the vent cap assembly with the vent collar assembly to the exterior wall using the same 4 screws.
NOTE: Screws are supplied; however, substitution may be necessary depending on the exterior wall material.
CAUTION
To prevent unlocking the previously installed 3” diameter extension, the vent cap assembly must be rotated in a clockwise motion when the vent cap is installed.
19.Go back indoors to attach inside collar to the inside wall. Place the collar against the wall. Secure to wall by using 4 long sheet metal screws.
NOTE: Screws are supplied; however, substitution may be necessary depending on the interior wall material.
FIGURE 47
15.Four wood screws are supplied 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.
FIGURE 48
16.Insert the 3” diameter flue extension pipe into the vent collar assembly (flared & notched end first) and lock (turn clockwise to lock studs to slots) the flue extension pipe to the flue elbow.
FIGURE 49
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20.Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount of sealant around the edge of the vent pipe where it is inserted through the inside collar to seal air drafts from wall.
FIGURE 52
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