Vertical Vent Installation - Rheem Richmond RMTGH-95DVLP Installation Instructions Manual

Vertical Vent Installation

WARNING:
installation can result in death, personal injury,
product damage, and/or poor performance.
NOTICES:
• Only Rheem-approved termination and parts
should be used during installation.
• Maintain the recommended air space clearance
to combustible materials and building insulation.
Hole
Through Roof
C L
C L
1
Cut a hole through the roof and interior ceiling
to accommodate the vent pipes.
2
Complete the vent pipe installation to the water
heater's vent connector fittings. Use cleaner-
primer and PVC cement where the vent pipes
join the water heater.
3
Support vertical and horizontal runs as
described on page 35. Vertical supports are
required every 4 ft. (1.2 m) along a vertical pipe
route, after every transition to vertical, and after
every offset elbow.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Improper vent
Hole
Through Ceiling
NOTICE:
Free-standing vent pipe that
penetrates a roof/ceiling requires another means of
support from a second location.
A, B, C, D
4
Determine the vent terminal height and install
the vent pipe accordingly. Refer to "Vertical Vent
Terminal Location" on page 44 for clearance
requirements.
5
Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe
passes through the roof.
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