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Venting Installation Instructions For Supplied Intake Venting:
1.Refer to Figure 1, “Vent Assembly Illustration” to install intake venting as described below.
2.Insert one end of the Vertical Pipe into Metal Boot on the lower backside of the water heater.
3.Slide the Support Bracket over the Vertical Pipe, but do not fasten to the Jacket Head.
4.Position the Intake Tee on top of the Vertical Pipe so that the short straight section of the tee faces the Blower Intake Collar, and the curve of the tee faces upward. Proper orientation of the curved section of the tee is critical. Be sure it is facing upward. Refer to “This End Up” label on Intake Tee.
5.Slide the Rubber Intake Elbow over the Blower Intake Collar and over the short straight section of the Intake Tee.
6.Using a level to ensure that the Vertical Pipe is straight up and down, secure the Vertical Pipe to the Jacket Head using the Support Bracket and three (3)
7.After securing the Vertical Pipe to the Jacket Head with the Support Bracket, tighten the clamps on the Rubber Intake Elbow.
8.Using the RTV sealant provided, place a bead of RTV around the Vertical Pipe at the Metal Boot location, and at the Intake Tee location. Smooth out the RTV to provide a seal at both locations.
9.Two 90° end terminal elbows are supplied. These must be installed at the extreme ends of the intake and exhaust venting outside the building. The end terminal with the external screen must be installed on the intake vent as shown in Figure 7.
10.Proceed as necessary to complete the venting installation as described in the venting section of this manual.
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