Maytag HJ640NOVET User Manual page 24

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Venting (cont'd)
CEMENTING PVC, ABS OR CPVC PIPE AND FI'I-rlNGS CUTTING OPENING THROUGH AN OUTSIDE WALL
AND COLLAR INSTALLATION
Read and observe all safety information printed on primer,
cleaner, and cement containers. After reading the manual and you have determined the loca-
tion of the opening in the wall, (using the drawing below), cut
_i DANGER j
a 21/2"hole for 2" vent piping, 31/{' hole for 3" vent piping or
Primer, cleaner, and c_xtremely flammable. [ a 4'/2" hole for 4" vent piping through an exterior wall.
They are harmful or fatal if swallowed. The vapors are]
harmful. They may irritate eyes and skin andcan be / NOTE: When determining location of the opening in the
absorbed through the skin. [ outside wall allow for the l/s" rise per five feet that has taken
] place in the horizontal run. A
PRECAUTIONS
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Always store prim_ments in cool, dry,/
well ventilated places. Do not store them near heat,| _. OFFLUE............. _ _ "__:_l_._
sparks, or flames. Keep containers closed. Use them in [
well ventilated areas. Wear impervious clothing while I 13½_ MIN. 40&50 GAL 72_ MIN' 7S GAL' _-_ PERM N.FIvERISE Vs' FEET
handling. Do not smoke, eat, or drink while handling.I
Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating. Wear
eye protection when handling. If swallowed, drink water,
do not induce vomiting, and call a physician or poison
control cen_er immediately. If inhaled, c_etfresh air and
seek medical attention if il/feelings persist. In case of eye
and skin contact, immediately flush with plenty of water
for 15 minutes and seek medical attention itirritation
persists.KEEPOUT OR REACHOF CHILDREN. 4o GAL.-60"
50 GAL.-59½"
75 GAL- 63½"
All primers, cleaners, and cements must meet all local codes l ]
and applicable standards of the American Society For Testing [-_
Materials Standards.
Before using primers, cleaners, and cements, stir or shake,
making sure contents are liquid. Do not use if found to be
lumpy or jel2*/-like.
1. Cut pipe ends squarely removing all burrs and dirt.
2. Dry fit pipe and fittings to be connected for proper fit. The 3" (or optional 2" or 4") PVC, ABS, or CPVC Schedule
3. Clean pipe and fitting with a primer/cleaner. 40 vent pipe can be run from the water heater through the
4, Apply a thin coat of cement to fitting, avoiding puddling wall or from the wall to the water heater, whichever is most
inside, convenient. The vent pipe must extend a minimum of 11/2"
through the exterior wall. Extending the vent cap as far as
5, Apply a liberal coat of cement to pipe leaving no voids.
possible from the surface of the exterior wall will help mini-
6, QUICKLY assemble parts while cement is fluid! If you mize discoloration of the wall in this area which may be
wait too long, re-coat pipes, caused by the flue gases. Note that the inside collar must be
7. Push pipe completely into socket of fitting, turning as it slipped over the vent piping before locating the pipe through
goes until it bottoms, the wall. Before securing the inside and outside collars to the
8. Hold pipe and fitting together for 30 seconds. Then care- wall, use a silicone sealer between pipe and opening to insure
fully clean off excess with a cloth, Allow connections a suf- a water and air tight seal.
ficient time to cure before disturbing.
9. Remember that vent pipes must be adequately and securely
supported.
APPROXIMATE SETFING TIME FOR 2½" TO 4" PIPE
JOINTS
MOVEMENT COMPLETE
OF JOINT SET
90°F to 150°F ¾ hr. 8 hrs.
50°F to 90°F 1 hr. 15 hrs.
0°F to 50°F 1½ hr. 18 hrs.
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