Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

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Venting (Part II) continued-
THROUGH THE WALL VENTING: (HORIZONTAL VENTING)
Cut a 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diameter hole in the wall at the point where the
vent connector is going to pass through the wall. Use the proper cement
to secure the 45° vent terminal provided with the water heater to the vent
connector. The distance between the edges of the 45° vent terminal and
the exterior wall (see Figure 7) must be at least 1 in.
(2.5 cm) . Use the
proper cement and assembly procedures to secure the vent connector
joints between the terminal and the blower outlet. Provide support
brackets for every 5 feet
(1.5 m) of horizontal vent.
3” VENT INSTALLATION
2” VENT INSTALLATION
Figure 7
IMPORTANT
All of the Venting connections must be leak checked with a soap and
water solution upon initial start up of the water heater. Any leaks must
be repaired before continuing operation of the water heater.