Installation and Service Manual
Table Of Contents
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6-584.13
INSTALLATION - VENTING
Section D – Concentric Vent System 
Installation
D1. 
This section applies to both horizontally and vertically 
vented concentric vent systems as defined in “Section A – 
General Instructions – All Units”, and is in addition to the 
instructions in that section.
D2. When utilizing the concentric vent option, it should have 
been predetermined whether the appliance will be 
horizontally or vertically vented. Before proceeding, verify 
that the concentric vent kit received contains the correct 
components for the installation:
For Vertically Vented Units (Refer to Figure 10.1):
j
 Concentric adapter assembly (same for horizontal and 
vertical kits)
k
 Standard listed vent cap
l
 Specially designed inlet terminal (part #5H0751540001)
  For Horizontally Vented Units (Refer to Figure 10.2):
j
 Concentric adapter assembly (same for horizontal and 
vertical kits)
k
 Special vent termination cap (part #5H0751500001)
l
 Special inlet air guard
D3. Once the kit contents have been verified as correct for the 
direction of venting, the concentric vent adapter box is to 
be installed. Determine the location of the box. Be sure to 
maintain all clearances as listed in these instructions.
D4.  The adapter box is to be mounted on the interior side of 
the building. It must not be mounted outside the building. 
The adapter box has integral mounting holes for ease of 
installation.
D5.  The adapter box can be mounted flush to the wall (for 
horizontal kits) or to the ceiling (for vertical kits). The box 
can also be offset from the wall or ceiling by using field 
supplied brackets. When mounting the box, consider 
serviceability and access to the vent and combustion air 
pipes. If the box is to be mounted using field supplied 
brackets, these brackets must be strong enough to rigidly 
secure the box to the wall or ceiling, and should be made 
from corrosion resistant material. 
D6. Determine the length of the vent pipe and combustion air 
inlet pipe for the selected location. THE VENT PIPE WILL 
PASS THROUGH THE CONCENTRIC VENT BOX. THE 
LAST SECTION OF VENT PIPE IS A CONTINUOUS 
LENGTH OF DOUBLE WALL “B” VENT. See section A12 
for attaching and terminating double wall pipe. Begin with 
pipe lengths on the concentric pipe side of the adapter box 
referring to Figures 10.1 and 10.2. These pipes will extend 
through the building wall or roof as well as any added length 
for the thickness of the wall and the offset from any field 
installed brackets.
For Vertical Concentric Vent Kits 
(refer to Figure 10.1):
  • The bottom of the combustion air intake pipe must 
terminate above the snow line, or at least 12" above the 
roof, whichever distance is greater.
   • The bottom of the vent cap must terminate at least 6" 
above the top of the combustion air intake cap.
For Horizontal Concentric Vent Kits 
(refer to Figure 10.2):
   • The combustion air intake pipe must terminate at least 
1" from the wall to prevent water from running down the 
wall and into the pipe.
  •  The back of the vent cap must terminate at least 14" from 
the combustion air intake pipe.
D7.  Cut the concentric side vent and combustion air pipes to 
the proper length as determined in the previous step. See 
Table 11.1 for combustion air and vent pipe sizes. The pipes 
must be single wall galvanized or stainless steel material, 
except for the last section of vent pipe, which must be one 
continuous length of double wall B-vent extended through 
the concentric vent box and combustion air inlet pipe on the 
concentric side of the box.
D8. Allow the concentric side vent pipe to pass through the 
concentric vent adapter box, as shown in Figure 11.1. 
Attach the double wall vent pipe to the single wall vent pipe 
that goes to the unit. Be sure to seal the joint and the open 
area around the double wall vent. Seal all joints and seams 
using sealant suitable for temperatures up to 400°F.
Figure 10.1 - Vertical Concentric Vent Kit 
Components
Figure 10.2 - Horizontal Concentric Vent Kit 
Components
 CAUTION
The concentric vent adapter box must be installed inside of 
the structure or building. Do not install this box on the exterior 
of a building or structure.
Combustion Air 
Inlet Terminal
Outlet Vent 
Termination Cap
Building
Roof / Ceiling
Concentric 
Vent Adapter 
Box
Combustion Air Exhaust
6" Min.
12" Min.*
* Size  according   
to expected  
snow depth.










