Use and Care Manual
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NOTE: REDUCING VENT SIZE;
TRANSITIONING FROM 3” TO
2” VENT PIPE MUST ALWAYS
TAKE PLACE IN A VERTICAL
POSITION TO PREVENT
CONDENSATE BLOCKAGE
Figure 7 – Installing the 3" Pipe into the Exhaust Vent Connection
Figure 9 – Direct Vent, Roof and Sidewall Vent Terminations
Figure 8 – Transitioning from 3" to 2" Vent Pipe
▪ E. VENT TERMINATION
WARNING
All PVC vent pipes must be glued, properly supported, and the exhaust must be pitched a minimum of ¼" per foot back to the appliance to allow
drainage of condensate. When placing support brackets on vent piping, the rst bracket must be within 1 foot of the appliance and the balance at
4 foot intervals on the vent pipe. Appliance venting must be readily accessible for visual inspection for the rst three feet from the appliance.
1. Direct Vent, Two Pipe Roof and Sidewall Vent Terminations
ELBOW
12" Min (30cm)