Flue Installa on (indoor models only)
Install the ven ng termina on according to the diagrams and instruc ons below.
WARNING
If the condensate collector is not used, the drain pipe
must be capped to prevent exhaust gases and
condensate from entering the building. The cap is
supplied on the appliance.
Horizontal Termina on using the
Condensate Collector
Condensate
Trap
Condensate Collector
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Horizontal Termina on without using the Condensate Collector
3 in (75 mm)
minimum
Securing Screw
* The condensate collector must be used in
horizontal termina ons if a ver cal rise in
the vent system exceeds 5 .
Maximum Height *
5 feet (1.52 m)
(condensate collector must be used in all installa ons)
3 in (75 mm)
minimum
To adjust the condensate collector posi on or to
replace the female vent top with a male vent top:
Bracket
1. Loosen the 4 screws at the rear bracket
2. Slide the bracket away from the female vent top.
3. Remove the 4 screws a aching the female vent top
to the water heater.
4. Li up the female vent top and reposi on as desired
(or replace with a male vent top).
5. Install the 4 screws at the vent top and ghten the 4
screws at the bracket.
Secure the first vent component to the water heater
with one self‐tapping screw at the hole located above
the condensate collector.
VC Series Manual
Regions of cold climate will create more
condensate in the vent system. The
condensate collector should be used in
cold climates.
If more than one elbow is used in the
ver cal sec on the condensate collector
must be used.
Ver cal Termina on
3 in (75 mm)
minimum