Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

10
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 “Locating the Water Heater” and
“Minimum 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 the CANADA
1” minimum
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.
NOTICE
Single Wall Polypropylene venting systems that are listed on the
Bradford White website are approved for use in the water heaters
covered in this instruction manual. The venting system components are
ULC S636 approved and listed by a recognized agency and may be
installed in the U.S. and Canada. Complete instructions for the
approved venting systems can be found on the Bradford White website,
bradfordwhite.com or by calling the Technical Service Department
at:800-334-3393.
WARNING
The approved polypropylene venting system Instruction Supplement
listed on the Bradford White website for each manufacturer’s venting
system must be carefully read and followed by a qualified installer.
Failure to properly install the vent system may result in property
damage, personal injury, or death.