LAARS POWER VENTED GAS WATER HEATER - Installation Manual - Manual (Page 19)

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Venting (Part II) continued-
NOTE: Properly sized PVC, CPVC or ABS pipe must be used.
THROUGH THE WALL VENTING: (HORIZONTAL VENTING)
Cut a 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diameter hole in the wall at the point where the vent
connector is going to pass through the wall. Use the proper cement to secure
the 45° vent terminal provided with the water heater to the vent connector. The
distance between the edge of the 45° vent terminal and the exterior wall (see
Figure 7) must be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm). Use the proper cement and assembly
procedures to secure the vent connector joints between the terminal and the
blower outlet. Provide support brackets for every 5 feet (1.5 m) of horizontal
vent.
3” VENT INSTALLATION
2” VENT INSTALLATION
Figure 7
IMPORTANT
All of the Venting connections must be leak checked with a soap and
water solution upon initial start up of the water heater. Any leaks must
be repaired before continuing operation of the water heater.