Damper Replacement

Damper Removal & Installation (cont’d)

Step 3. Disconnect the vent system from the draft hood that is mounted on top of the damper.

Vent system

Step 4. Remove the draft hood from the damper and retain it for use on the new damper.

Draft hood

Damper

Step 5. Unplug the cord sets from the damper.

Cord sets

Step 6. Remove the two damper mounting screws using a 1/4” nut driver and retain for later use.

1/4” nut driver

Step 7. Remove the damper from the top of the water

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Top of water

heater

Water heater tank flue

Step 8. Clean any debris from the jacket head of the water heater.

Step 9. Set the new damper with in place using the water heater tank flue and the screw holes in the jacket head.

Step 10 Secure the damper in place using the screws from Step 6.

Step 11. Re-install the draft hood from Step 4.

Step 12. Reconnect the vent system to the draft hood.

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