Vent Pipe System; Draft Hood Installation; Vent Pipe Size; Vent Connectors - Kenmore 153.331572 Owner's Manual

CONFINED
SPACE
ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTS
FIGURE 16.
CONFINED
SPACE
ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS - USING A SINGLE PERMANENT OPENING
FIGURE 17.

Vent Pipe System

This water heater uses a non-direct, single-pipe vent system
to remove exhaust gases created by the burning of fossil fuels.
Air for combustion is taken from the immediate water heater
location or is ducted in from the outside (see "Combustion Air
Supply and Ventilation").
This water heater must be properly vented for the removal of
exhaust gases to the outside atmosphere. Correct installation
of the vent pipe system is mandatory for the proper and efficient
operation of this water heater and is an important factor in the
life of the unit.
The vent pipe must be installed according to all local and state
codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the "National
Fuel Gas Code", ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 54)-current edition. The
vent pipe installation must not be obstructed so as to prevent
the removal of exhaust gases to the outside atmosphere.
IMPORTANT: The use of vent dampers is not recommended
by the manufacturer of this water heater. Although some vent
dampers are certified by CSA International, this certification
applies to the vent damper device only and does not mean they
are certified for use on this water heater.
U.L. recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors
are recommended in all applications and should be installed
1 SQ. INCH PER
2000 BTUH
OUTLET
OUTDOOR
AIR DUCTS
INLET
1 SQ. INCH PER
2000 BTUH
ALTERNATIVE
OPENING
LOCATION
1 SQ. INCH
PER 3000 BTUH
using the manufacturer's instructions and local codes, rules, or
regulations.
IMPORTANT: If you lack the necessary skills required to
properly install this venting system, you should not proceed, but
get help from a qualified technician.

Draft Hood Installation

SHEET METAL SCREWS (FOUR PROVIDED)
LEGS
SLOT
INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD WITH
THE FOUR SCREWS PROVIDED.
Align the legs of the draft hood with the slots provided. Insert
the legs and secure the draft hood to the water heater's top
with the four screws provided as shown in Figure 18. Do not
alter the draft hood in any way. If you are replacing an existing
water heater, be sure to use the draft hood supplied with this
water heater.

Vent Pipe Size

It is important that you follow the guidelines in these instructions
for sizing a vent pipe system. If a transition to a larger vent size
is required, the vent transition connection must be made at the
draft hood outlet.

Vent Connectors

1. Type B, Double wall, U.L. Listed Vent Pipe.
2. Single wall Vent Pipe.
Maintain the manufacturer's specified minimum clearance from
combustible materials when using type B double wall vent
pipe.
Vent connectors made of type B, double wall vent pipe material
may pass through walls or partitions constructed of combustible
material if the minimum listed clearance is maintained.
Maintain a six inch minimum clearance from all combustible
materials when using single wall vent pipe.
IMPORTANT: Single wall vent pipe cannot be used for water
heaters located in attics and may not pass through attic spaces,
crawl spaces or any confined or inaccessible location. A single
wall metal vent connector cannot pass through any interior
wall.
When installing a vent connector, please note the following
(See Figures 19-21):
• Install the vent connector avoiding unnecessary bends,
which create resistance to the flow of vent gases.
• Install without dips or sags with an upward slope of at least
1/4-inch per foot.
• Joints must be fastened by sheet metal screws or other
approved means. It must be supported to maintain
clearances and prevent separation of joints and damage.
• The length of the vent connector cannot exceed 75% of the
vertical vent height.
18
DRAFT HOOD
LEGS
SLOT
JACKET TOP
FIGURE 18.