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SECTION V: VENTING
WARNING
Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or fire due to joint separation or pipe breakage.
This water heater must be properly vented and connected to an approved vent system in good condition. DO NOT
operate water heater with the absence of an approved vent system. A clean and unobstructed vent system is
necessary to allow noxious fumes that could cause injury or loss of life to vent safely and will contribute toward
maintaining the water heater’s efficiency. The acceptance of the venting system is dependent upon full compliance
with these installation instructions.
Venting system must not pass through rated fire separations.
The venting system must be free to expand and contract. This venting system must be supported in accordance
with these instructions.
NOTICE
Single Wall Polypropylene venting systems are approved for use in the water heaters covered in this instruction manual.
The venting system components are ULC S636 approved and listed by a recognized agency and may be installed in the
U.S. and Canada. Complete instructions for the approved venting systems can be found on the Bradford White
website, bradfordwhite.com or by calling the Technical Service Department at:800-334-3393.
WARNING
The approved polypropylene venting system Instruction Supplement listed on the Bradford White website for each
manufacturer’s venting system must be carefully read and followed by a qualified installer. Failure to properly install the
vent system may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The direct vent system must be properly installed. Failure to properly install the direct vent system could
result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
DO NOT install any damaged venting system components. If damage is evident then please contact the
supplier where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for
replacement parts.
Use only the vent terminals provided or factory authorized for venting this water heater.
WARNING