Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Venting continued-

Vent pipes serving power vented appliances are classified by building codes as “vent

connectors”. Required clearances from combustible materials must be provided in

accordance with information in this manual under LOCATION OF WATER HEATER and

CLEARANCES, and with National Fuel Gas Code and local codes.

Clearance to combustibles for all venting pipes

and terminals

For installations in the US

0” minimum

For installations in Canada

Refer to vent pipe and terminal

manufacturer’s installation instructions

for clearances to combustibles

DO NOT place insulation or other materials in the required clearance spaces

between the venting to combustible material unless otherwise specified.

WARNING

Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or fire due to joint separation

or pipe breakage.

This water heater must be properly vented and connected to an

approved vent system in good condition. DO NOT operate water heater

with the absence of an approved vent system. A clean and

unobstructed vent system is necessary to allow noxious fumes that

could cause injury or loss of life to vent safely and will contribute toward

maintaining the water heater’s efficiency. The acceptance of the venting

system is dependent upon full compliance with these installation

instructions.

Venting system must not pass through rated fire separations.

The venting system must be free to expand and contract. This venting

system must be supported in accordance with these instructions.