Bradford White DS1-50S6FSX - Manual (Page 16)

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VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION
WARNING
The vent-air intake system must be properly installed. Failure to
properly install the vent-air intake system could result in property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not install any damaged vent-air intake system components.
Contact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts.
Tools Required For Vent-Air Intake Installation
The following minimum tools are required to properly install the vent-
air intake system. Note: Wall construction will determine tool usage.
Tape Measure
Drill
3/16 inch Diameter Drill Bit(s)
1/8 inch Diameter Drill Bit(s)
Masonry Drill Bit(s) (For Poured Concrete, Concrete Block and Brick Wall
Construction)
Reciprocating Saw w/appropriate Blade(s) (Dependent on Wall
Construction)
Chisel
(For Poured Concrete, Concrete Block and Brick Wall
Construction)
Hammer (For Poured Concrete, Concrete Block and Brick Wall
Construction)
1/4 & 5/16 inch Nut Drivers (Preferred) or Slotted Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
IMPORTANT
When the following instructions specify, to seal a vent-air intake joint,
use only Loctite Ultra Blue 587 RTV Silicone sealant. A tube of Loctite
Ultra Blue 587 RTV Silicone sealant is supplied with every direct vent
water heater and each optional vent-air intake kit. Make sure that all
joints are completely sealed.
When drilling pilot holes for the #8 sheet metal screws through the
five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter components, be careful not to drill into
the inner three (3) inch (7.6 cm) diameter components.