A.O. Smith XDVS, GDVS, GDVH Slide the 6” telescoping vent section apart to reveal the beads

Models: GDVH XDVS GDVS

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

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

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

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

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

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15.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.

16.Move indoors to complete the assembly process.

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11.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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12.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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13.Four wood screws are supplied to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall to the building. However, other types of screws may have to be substituted depending on the construction of the exterior wall.

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17.Collapse the 6” flue extension assembly as shown and install the 3” extension by first slipping the end with the O-ring approximately 1 1/4” into the end of the vent cap. Lock the other end of the 3” extension to the studs in the elbow.

NOTE: To facilitate ease of assembly of the vent cap to the 3” pipe, a soap solution can be applied to the O-ring gasket.

 

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18. Using a #22 drill bit, drill holes 180° apart at the connection

 

point of the two 3” flue extensions. Then using 2 screws

 

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provided, lock these pipes together.

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A.O. Smith XDVS, GDVS Slide the 6” telescoping vent section apart to reveal the beads, provided, lock these pipes together