Rotating The Blower - A.O. Smith GPVL-50 Service Handbook

ROTATING THE BLOWER

BLOWER EXHAUST DIRECTION
Important: Use only factory authorized replacement parts.
If you lack the necessary skills to properly perform the
installation, you should not proceed, but get help from a
qualifi ed service technician.
Tools required:
•
Ratchet with 11/32" socket or 11/32" nutdriver
The blower assembly may be rotated 90 degree clockwise
or counterclockwise to allow horizontal venting in areas
having restricted space above the water heater. To rotate
the blower outlet, remove the four nuts with 11/32" nut
driver (see Figure 29), securing the fl ue collector to the
blower housing. Pull the blower assembly forward to free
it from the mounting studs. Rotate the blower housing
clockwise or counter-clockwise and align the four holes
and screws together. Reattach the blower housing to the
fl ue collector.
11/32" nut
Figure 29
This power vent heater can accept 2" or 3" rubber outlet
coupling, depending on the capacity of the water heater.
This coupling, mounted in the vertical position, accepts the
vent piping and is attached as shown in Figure 28.
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