CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS
For new installations, install 2” or 3” ULC S636 certified PVC or CPVC concentric vent terminations may be used. See the vent termination manufacturer’s instructions for complete installation information or contact customer service at
Note: For replacement installations, previously installed American Water Heater Company supplied concentric vent kits are acceptable for use on
Figure 10: 2 Inch Concentric Vent
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Figure 11: Through the Wall Termination
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Figure 12: Through the Roof Termination
12” (30.5cm) Minimum clearance above anticipated snow level. 24” (61cm) Max.
Figure 13: Through the Wall Termination
18”
See Note 4 (45.7cm) Max.
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Snow Level. |
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Notes:
1. Support Horizontal Pipe Every Four Feet (1.2 m). Support Vertical Pipe Every Six ft. (1.8 m).
2. Increase The 12 Inch (30.5 cm) Minimum Above Grade To Keep Inlet Opening Above Anticipated Snow Levels.
3. Slope All Piping Down Toward the Water Heater as follows:
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For clarity, T&P discharge line not shown. See the Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve section for requirements.
Concentric Venting Multiple Water Heaters (All Models)
When using two Polaris® units, install vent terminations using either Method E or Method F below:
2” (5.08 cm)
Max.
Figure 13E, 13F, 13G
36” (.9144 m) Min.
Note: For installation of more than two Polaris® units, follow the pattern established in Method G.
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Max. | 36” (.9144 m) Min. |
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