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Outdoor Vent Kit Installation and Instruction Manual

Do not connect electrical power to the unit until all electrical

wiring has been completed.

1. National Electrical Code

2. National Fuel Gas Code

3. In Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code

Part 1, and CGA No. B149 (latest version)

4. Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws,

regulations, and ordinances.

5. In the State of California: The water heater must

be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid moving

during an earthquake. Contact local utilities for

code requirements in your area or call 866-766-7489

and request instructions.

6. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

a. Outdoor units may be used for summer use only.

b. The water heater may be used for hot

water heating only and may not be used in a

combination of domestic and space heating.

Installation Must Comply With

This water heater must be installed by a qualied and licensed personnel. The installer should be guided by

the instructions furnished with the water heater, and by local codes and utility company requirements.

CAUTION

This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with

other literature provided with the water heater.

This manual includes all related control information.

It is important that this manual, all other documents

included in this system be reviewed in their entirety

before beginning any work.

Installation should be made in accordance with the

regulations of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, local

code authorities, and utility companies which pertain to

this type of water heating equipment.

Important

This installation manual includes information specic to outdoor water

heater installations. This information is meant to replace the venting

section included in the tankless water heater installation manual.

The tankless water heater installation manual includes instructions

that will be necessary for the proper installation of all other functions,

such as water and gas piping, wall mounting, control programming, etc.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in substantial property

damage, severe personal injury, or death. This installation shall be done

by a qualied service agency in accordance with these instructions, all

applicable codes, and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in substantial property

damage, severe personal injury, or death.

WARNING

Note:

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for errors in

literature.

PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Applicable for NRCP111/98 series only.

Kit# VCK-NRCP-1

Rev.02/19

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Outdoor Vent Kit Installation and Instruction Manual Kit# VCK-NRCP-1 Applicable for NRCP111/98 series only. Do not connect electrical power to the unit until all electrical wiring has been completed. WARNING This installation manual includes information specific to outdoor water heater installations. This information is meant to replace the venting section included in the tankless water heater installation manual.
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Included Outdoor Kit Part Shape Part Qty Shape Qty 1 Outdoor Vent Cap (w/ Plate and Packing) 1 5 Vent Screen 1 2 Exhaust Pipe 1 6 Hexagon Head with Flange Tapping Screw (M4 x12) (Outdoor Vent Cap) 4 3 Exhaust Pipe Stopper 1 7 Truss Head Tapping Screw (M4 x16) (Vent Screen) 2 4 VCK Exhaust Adapter (w/ P75 O-ring and Packing) 1 Instruction Manual 2 3 16.1" [410mm] Outdoor Kit Dimension Outdoor Kit Components 1 1 5 7 4 16.1" [410mm] 17.3" [440mm] 32.7" [832mm] 28.
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Outdoor Installation Location WARNING Carefully consider installation when determining water heater location. Please read the entire installation manual and these instructions before attempting installation. Failure to properly take factors such as piping, condensate removal, venting, and wiring into account before installation could result in wasted time, money, and possible property damage, personal injury, or death. The outdoor kit is meant for use in outdoor installations ONLY.
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3. Check surroundings of water heater. Remove any combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids. WARNING Failure to keep the water heater area clear and free of combustible materials, liquids, and vapors can result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death. 4.
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WARNING Do not locate the water heater where exposed to prevailing winds. Moisture will be produced by the exhaust vent. Take precautions when determining water heater location. Moisture may fall from the vent termination to the ground and turn to ice in freezing conditions. Moisture or ice can produce a hazardous condition. Exhaust condensate is acidic and could deteriorate the surface below the exhaust vent termination. Ensure this surface is in good repair (sealed, painted, etc.
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WARNING Ensure that the intake air will not contain any of the contaminants in Table 2. Contaminated air will damage the heater, resulting in possible substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death. For example, do not pipe intake air near a swimming pool or laundry facilities. These areas always contain contaminants.
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Clearance Requirements from Vent Terminations to Building Openings puzpklGjvyuly kl{hps n o h k i l s m j v m i i j p m j v t i r q h i }lu{G{lytpuhs A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony B= Clearance to window or door that may be opened C= Clearance to permanently closed window Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 ft (610 cm) from the center line of the terminal Clear
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Installing the Outdoor Enclosure 1. R emove the Existing Exhaust Adapter by removing 2. Insert the VCK Exhaust Adapter and secure the front 2 screws (re-use the 2 screws that were the 4 screws and pulling up on the adapter. removed in Step 1) Phillips Existing Exhaust Adapter 3. Insert the Exhaust Pipe into the VCK Exhaust Adapter. VCK Exhaust Adapter 4. Install the Exhaust Pipe Stopper using 2 screws (re-use the 2 screws that were removed in Step 1), securing the Exhaust Pipe in place.
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5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen front 2 hex head screws and to remove back 2 hex head screws on side of the unit. Place the Outdoor Vent Cap on the unit. Make sure packing applied inside of the Outdoor Vent Cap. 6. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the 4 screws [⑦Hexagon Head with Flange Tapping Screw (M4 x12)] to secure the Outdoor Vent Cap. Remove Loosen Remove Loosen Detail 7.
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8. Setting 1) Turn off the power to the control panel. Press and hold the ‘Function Button’ to enter the ‘Installer Mode’ 2) In 'Installer Mode', turn the dial button clockwise until the display reads [14:od]. 4) Turn the 'Dial Button' clockwise so 'on' is flashing. 3) Press the 'Dial Button' so 'oFF' is flashing. (Default setting is 'oFF' and outdoor vent function is not activated.) (This will active the Outdoor Vent function.
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