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Venting (Part II) continued-
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.
THROUGH THE WALL VENTING: (HORIZONTAL VENTING)
Cut a 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diameter hole in the w all at the point w here the
vent connector is going to pass through the w all. Use the proper cement to
secure the 45° vent terminal provided w ith the w ater heater to the vent
connector. The distance betw een the edges of the 45° vent terminal and
the exterior w all (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 betw een the terminal and the blow er outlet. Provide support
brackets for every 5 feet (1.5 m) of horizontal vent.
3" VENT INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
2" VENT INSTALLATION
Figure 7
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