GAS-FIRED HEATER Installation Manual

I. DIAGRAMS FOR SIDEWALL VENTING

1" MIN.

INTAKE (TEE)

12" MIN.

EXHAUST (STRAIGHT COUPLING)

TOP VIEW

EXTERIOR WALL

1" MIN.

12" MIN.

SUPPORT BRACKETS

 

 

EXHAUST

 

 

(STRAIGHT

MUST BE USED ON

 

 

 

 

COUPLING)

ALL HORIZONTAL

 

INTAKE

 

 

AND VERTICAL PIPING

 

(TEE)

 

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Fig. 7-9 2” sidewall vent with tee (intake) and coupling (exhaust)

**Important Note: All vent pipes must be glued, properly supported, and the exhaust must be pitched a minimum of a 1/4" per foot back to the heater (to allow for drainage of condensate).

SIDEWALL VENTING WITH KIT

INTAKE

VENT KIT

EXHAUST

TOP VIEW

EXTERIOR WALL

VENT KIT

NOTE: EXTENDED VENT

RUNS WHEN TRANSITIONING

TO A LARGER DIAMETER

MUST ALWAYS TAKE PLACE

IN A VERTICAL POSITION

TO PREVENT CONDENSATE

BLOCKAGE.

EXHAUST

SUPPORT BRACKETS

MUST BE USED ON

ALL HORIZONTAL

AND VERTICAL PIPING

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Fig. 7-10 2” sidewall vent with V500 kit

SIDEWALL VENT WITH

CONCENTRIC VENT KIT

 

 

 

EXTERIOR WALL

INTAKE

 

 

 

 

1"

 

 

IMPORTANT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTAKE LEG MUST

 

 

 

 

MIN.

 

 

BE FACING UP

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT BRACKETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUST BE USED ON

 

 

 

 

 

ALL HORIZONTAL

 

 

 

 

 

AND VERTICAL PIPING

 

 

 

 

 

EXHAUST

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT VIEW

Fig. 7-11 2” sidewall vent with 2” concentric vent kit (KGAVT0501CVT)

NOTE: When placing support brackets on vent piping, the first bracket must be within 1 foot of the appliance and the balance at 4 foot invervals on the vent pipe. The heater venting must be readily accessible for visual inspection for the first three feet from the heater.

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Munchkin Gas-Fired Hot Water Circulating Heater Diagrams for Sidewall Venting, Sidewall Venting with KIT

Gas-Fired Hot Water Circulating Heater specifications

The Munchkin Gas-Fired Hot Water Circulating Heater is a cutting-edge heating solution designed to provide efficient and reliable hot water for residential and commercial applications. Renowned for its compact design and innovative technology, the Munchkin heater combines performance with energy efficiency, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfort and cost savings.

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