Installing the water heater.

Typical Installation of Indoor Water Heater

Outside Wall

1/4" Per Foot Downward Pitch

90° Elbow

 

 

 

 

Wall Thimble

 

 

 

 

Vent Termination

 

Vent Adapter

 

 

With Protective

 

 

 

Screen

 

 

 

PRIORITY

 

 

 

 

°F

 

 

 

 

POWER

Outside Wall

 

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote

 

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

 

 

 

Gas Supply Line

 

To Hot Water

 

Power

Shut-off

 

Faucet(s)

 

Supply

Valve

 

 

Cord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union

Manual Gas

 

 

 

Check

 

 

 

Appliance

 

 

 

Valve

Shut-off

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

Union

 

 

Water Filter

 

 

 

 

 

Relief

 

 

Vacuum Relief Valve

Drain Valve

Valve

Sediment

 

 

 

 

(Not Supplied)

 

 

Trap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cap

 

 

Cold Water

Discharge

 

Supply

Line

 

Shut-off

(To Suitable Drain)

 

Valve

6" (15 cm) Air Gap

If required, install per local codes

 

 

and valve manufacturer’s

 

 

instructions.

NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) and B149 mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See NFGC/B149 for complete instructions. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may

22vary from the instructions or diagrams provided and take precedent over these instructions.

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Rheem AP13731 warranty Typical Installation of Indoor Water Heater, Not Supplied