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Install piping through the wall as shown in Figure 6. Adequate length of pipe must protrude
beyond the exterior wall for attachment of the termination fitting. The recommended
distance between the terminal fitting and the exterior wall is 1 in. (2.5 cm). Directions for
cementing joints (such as the terminal fittings to the straight pipe) can be found on page 24.
Two 45
°
elbows are provided with the water heater for termination fittings. If other fittings are
required (i.e. 90
°
elbows) they must be purchased separately. Install a screen inside the air
intake termination fitting to prevent items from entering the system. Complete the installa-
tion of the remainder of the vent and air intake system and attach to the water heater as
shown in Figure 7. It is recommended that horizontal sections of piping slope downward away
from the water heater a minimum of 1/8 inch per foot (10 mm per meter) to prevent
condensate from flowing back towards the water heater.
CAUTION
Annular spaces around vent pipe wall penetrations shall be permanently sealed using
approved materials to prevent entry of combustion products into the building.
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SECTION IV: INSTALLATION (cont.)
VENT & COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE (cont.)
Vent Terminal
From
Water
Heater
Wall
Outside of
Building
Inside of
Building
Vent Pipe
12" (30 cm)
or greater
Ground Level
Wall Section View
Figure 6:
Horizontal Venting, 1-pipe termination
Before Elbow
4" MIN
Vertical Length
Vent (To Outside)
Air Intake
(From Inside)
3" Pipe
3" Pipe
Air Intake
(From Inside)
Vent (To Outside)
3" pipe systems
4" pipe systems
Exhaust
Adapter
Fitting w/ protective
screen
Fitting w/ protective
screen
Before Elbow
4" MIN
Vertical Length
3" Pipe
3" Pipe
4" x 3"
Reducing Coupling
4" Pipe
Exhaust
Adapter
Figure 7:
Horizontal Power Vent Connections to Water Heater