Figure 4: vent cap termination locations – American Water Heater 6510238 User Manual
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The Vent terminal is HOT when the water heater is in
operation. Do not touch the vent terminal or place any object
where contact with the vent terminal may occur. A protective
louvered wall or fence is recommended when the hot vent
cap is low enough to be touched accidentally (see Figure 5).
A Vent guard kit (Kit # 6907245) may be ordered by contacting
the manufacturer of this water heater at 1-800-999-9515.
The exhaust outlet must not terminate under a patio, deck,
or any covered area.
Do not terminate the exhaust outlet near walkways or into
alleys or other publicly accessible areas.
Do not locate the vent terminal too close to shrubs or
bushes.
Caulk all cracks, seams, and joints within 6 feet horizontally
above and below the vent.
Do not terminate the vent within 12 inches of any other
direct vented appliance vent
HOT
Hot Vent Cap
Protective Louvered
Wall or Fence
Figure 5: Protective Louvered Wall or Fence
3 feet Min.
Figure 4: Vent Cap Termination Locations
A. 12 in (30 cm) min. clearance above grade, veranda,
porch, deck, balcony, or maximum anticipated snow
level.
B. 9 in (23 cm) min. clearance on top and side of window
or door that may be opened. Do not install below a
window or door that may be opened.
C. Clearance to permanently closed window.**
D. 12 in (30 cm) min vertical clearance to ventilated soffit.
E. 12 in (30 cm) min. clearance to unventilated soffit.
F. Clearance to outside corner **
U.S. Installation
**Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier
G. 12 in (30 cm) min. clearance to inside corner formed
by two exterior walls.
H. 4 ft (122 cm) min. clearance to each side of center line
extending above meter/regulator assembly.
I. 4 ft (122 cm) min. clearance to service regulator vent
outlet.
J. 12 in (30 cm) min. clearance to nonmechanical air
supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to
any other appliance.
K. 3 ft (91 cm) above if within 10 ft (3 m) horizontally of
mechanical air supply inlet.