Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Installation instructions

RTG-K-199/160N/X1 – 6 720 817 984 (2022/06)

Fig. 15 Horizontal venting installation (combustion air

piping not shown)

[1] Termination

[2] Water heater

[3] Elbow

[4] Horizontal run should slope ¼" per foot upwards to water

heater.

[LA] 12 inches (305 mm) (18 in. for Canada) above maximum

snow level or at least 24 inches (610 mm), whichever is

greater.

NOTICE:

▶ The venting system must be installed in accordance with

the vent system manufacturer’s instructions.

▶ In case vent system manufacturer instructions are not

provided, it is recommended to place pipe supports every

5 feet on horizontal runs, beginning with support near

water heater.

▶ Periodic cleaning of the vent terminal and air-intake

screens is mandatory.

▶ Avoid locating vent terminals near equipment, vegetation,

plants or building features which can be subject to

degradation from exhaust gases.

Fig. 16 Horizontal venting system (sealed combustion)

[1] Intake

[2] Exhaust

Fig. 17 Vent and combustion air pipe position of a sealed

combustion system

[1] Intake

[2] Exhaust

[X] At least 1foot (305mm)