GSW 6G40NAV - VENTING

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VENTING
This unit includes an air intake terminal
and an exhaust vent terminal.
Improper Installation, use and service may result
in property damage.
CAUTION
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install vent system In accordance with codes.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Install water heater in accordance with the
instruction manual.
• Do not operate if soot buildup is present.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake(s) with
insulating blanket.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products near
water heater.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available.
• Never operate the heater unless it is vented to the
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks
of improper operation, fire, explosion or asphyxia-
tion.
• Analyze the entire vent system to make sure that
condensate will not become trapped in a section of
vent pipe and therefore reduce the open cross
sectional area of the vent.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Important: DO NOT common vent this water heater with
any power vented appliance. DO NOT vent into a common
chimney.
This water heater has a direct vent system in which all air
for combustion is taken from the outside atmosphere and
all combustion products are discharged to the outdoors.
This water heater must be properly vented for removal
of exhaust gases to the outside atmosphere. Correct
installation of the vent pipe system is mandatory for the
safe and effi cient operation of this water heater and is an
important factor in the life of the unit.
A Vent Kit included with this water heater consists of:
1. Blower outlet adapter (rubber coupling and gear
clamps),
2. Sound Suppressor
3. Two (2) 45° Vent Termination Elbows,
4. More-restrictive Vent Termination Screens,
5. Less-restrictive Vent Termination Screens,
6. Air intake adapter (3” to 2” ABS reducer) and 3” pipe
nipple (2” venting only).
Vent pipe must be installed in accordance with all local and
provincial or state codes or, in the absence of such, the
latest edition of “Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code” B149.1 .
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install water heater in accordance with the
instruction manual and B149.1.
• To avoid injury, combustion and ventilation air
must be taken from outdoors.
• Do not place chemical vapour emitting products
near water heater.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Important: Check to make sure the vent pipe is not
blocked in any way.
Note: Do not common vent this water heater with any other
appliance. Do not install in the same chase or chimney
with a metal or high-temperature plastic from another gas
or fuel burning appliance.