Rheem RTGH-95DVELN-3 Use And Care Manual page 33

Vertical Vent Installation
WARNING:
Improper vent installation can result in death, personal
injury, product damage, and/or poor performance.
NOTICE:
Only Rheem-approved AND ULC S636 approved termination
and parts must 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
Insert a 2" PVC pipes slowly into an air intake
connector and a flue connector located on top of the
water heater until they stop. Tighten 2 locking bands
to secure 2" PVC pipes.
3
Support vertical and horizontal runs as described on
page 23. 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
Hole
Through Ceiling
2" PVC pipes
Locking bands
NOTICE:
Free-standing vent pipe that penetrates a roof/ceiling
requires another means of support from a second location.
A, B
4
Determine the vent terminal height and install the
vent pipe accordingly. Refer to "Vertical Vent Terminal
Location" for clearance requirements.
5
Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes
through the roof.
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