A.O. Smith GDVS Water Heater User Manual


 
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4. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount
around the oval flare of the jacket.
FIGURE 37
5. Place the 6” vent section over the 3” flue section. Subtract
3/4” from the X dimension used earlier and this gives the
length of the 6” vent extension. Slide the 6” vent extension
apart to this dimension and lock it together using the two
screws supplied.
FIGURE 38
6. Bend the round end of the 6” vent extension oval at the
jacket top and secure it using four sheet metal screws.
FIGURE 39
7. Place the 3” elbow on the flue extension.
NOTE: Make sure elbow is properly aligned to opening in
the outside wall.
Mark the 3” dia. end of the flue extension at the slots the
elbow. Using a #22 drill bit, drill holes into the flue
extension at the two slots and secure the elbow to the flue
extension using the screws provided.
FIGURE 40
8. Making sure the 6” diameter elbow is centered around the
3” diameter flue, secure the 6” diameter vent pipe using
two sheet metal screws at the connection of the elbow and
6” vertical extension.
FIGURE 41
9. The standard vent kit includes a 6” diameter extension pipe
which is used when “E” dimension over 6 1/2”.
FIGURE 42
10. If “E” Dimension is less than 6 1/2” move to next step.
If “E” dimension is over 6 1/2”, assemble the 6” diameter
extension pipe to the 6” diameter vent elbow and secure
using two sheet metal screws. Using the tube of sealant
supplied, run an ample amount around the joint to insure a
good seal.
FIGURE 43
11. Slide the vent collar (to be installed later) over the 6” vent
elbow.
FIGURE 44