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Chimney Connection

IMPORTANT: Before connecting a vent to a chimney,

make sure the chimney passageway is clear and free of

obstructions. The chimney must be cleaned if previously

used for venting solid fuel appliances or fireplaces. Also

consult local and state codes for proper chimney sizing and

application or, in the absence of local and state codes, the

“National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 54)-latest

edition.

• The connector must be installed above the extreme

bottom of the chimney to prevent potentially blocking

the flue gases.

• The connector must be firmly attached and sealed to

prevent it from falling out.

• To aid in removing the connector, a thimble or slip joint

may be used.

• The connector must not extend beyond the inner edge

of the chimney as it may restrict the space between it

and the opposite wall of the chimney (Figure 10).

Do not terminate the vent connector in a chimney that has

not been certified for this purpose. Some local codes may

prohibit the termination of vent connectors in a masonry

chimney.

Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent

Vertical exhaust gas vents must be installed with U.L. listed

type B vent pipe according to the vent manufacturer’s

instructions and the terms of its listing.

It must be connected to the water heater’s draft hood by a

listed vent connector or by directly originating at the draft

hood opening.

Vertical gas vents must terminate with a listed cap or

other roof assembly and be installed according to their

manufacturer’s instructions.

Gas vents must be supported to prevent damage, joint

separation, and maintain clearances to combustible

materials (Figures 11 and 12).

IMPORTANT: This gas vent must be terminated in a

vertical position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases.

An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be

used as a passageway for the installation of a gas vent

(Figure 12).

Common (combined) venting is allowable with vertical type

B vent systems and lined masonry chimneys as long as

proper draft for the water heater is established under all

conditions of operation.

Figures 10-12 are examples of vent pipe system

installations and may or may not be typical for your specific

application. Consult the “National Fuel Gas Code”, NFPA

54, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition and the guidelines set forth

by prevailing local codes.

Maintain vent pipe clearance requirements to local, state

and/or the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA

54)-latest edition.

NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents,

and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances states that these

chimneys are intended to be installed in accordance with

the installation instructions provided with each chimney

support assembly. Minimum air space clearance to

combustible materials should be maintained as marked on

the chimney sections.

Slope up

1/4 in.

per ft.

minimum

3 ft. minimum

2 ft. minimum above any

object within10 ft.

horizontally

2 ft. minimum above any

object within10 ft.

horizontally

3 ft. minimum

Vent

connector

slope up

1/4 in. per ft.

minimum

Slope up

1/4 in.

per ft.

minimum

Listed Lined

Chimney

Support Strap

Support

Strap

Support Strap

Maintain Manufacturer’s

Specified Minimum

Clearance

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