WATER HEATER ATTITUDE
There is a certain amount of variation permissible with regard to the direction the water heater faces.
Standing in front of the water heater (gas control facing you), set the 3” diameter elbow (slotted end) on the flue. This will give you a better understanding of the relation of the vent assembly to the opening in the wall and more importantly any possibly of interference of venting and water piping.
The direction of the water heater can now be made. Also consider the gas control valve to insure installation, lighting, and maintenance accessibility are retained.
STANDARD VENT KIT INSTALLATION #1
*Each part is stamped with a part number.
FIGURE 14
The opening through the wall should be cut at this time. If it hasn’t been, refer back to that section.
1.Lock the elbow to the straight 3” flue pipe. Set this assembly in place on the end of the water heater’s flue collar.
FIGURE 15
2. Mark the flue collar at the slots in the elbow. Using a #22 drill bit, drill holes into the flue collar at the two slots and secure the elbow to the flue collar using the screws provided.
NOTE: Make sure elbow is properly aligned to opening in the outside wall.
4.First remove the 3” horizontal extension from the elbow. Starting with the long end (with four securing holes), place the 6” diameter vent elbow over the 3” diameter elbow. Bend the round end “oval” to fit the flared oval end of the jacket top.
FIGURE 18
5.Making sure the 6” diameter elbow is centered around the 3” diameter flue, secure the 6” diameter vent pipe using four sheet metal screws at the connection of the jacket top.
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FIGURE 19
6.The standard vent kit includes a 6” diameter extension pipe which is used when “E” dimension is over 6 1/2”.
FIGURE 16
3.Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount around the oval flare of the jacket.
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 20
7.If “E” is less than 6 1/2” move to next step.
If “E” dimension is over 6 1/2”, assemble the 6” diameter extension pipe (crimped end) to the 6” diameter vent elbow and secure using two sheet metal screws.
FIGURE 21
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