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Direct vent: sidewall termination kits RXGY-G02 (2 in) and RXGY-G01 (3 in)

96V96MDV

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Horizontal venting only. Use RXGY-G02 for 2 in pipe or RXGY-G01 for 3 in pipe. The kit can be used with either direct or non-direct vent. Do not install on the prevailing winter wind side. Multiventing with this kit is not permitted. A trap on the combustion air pipe is not required.

Check in this order

  1. Do not install on the prevailing winter wind side of the structure.
  2. Keep at least 12 in (U.S.) above grade or expected average snow level to the bottom of the vent cover.
  3. Use silicone sealant between the vent pipe and vent cap, and seal all wall penetrations.
  4. Do not stack kits one above the other.
  5. Vent should protrude no more than 2-1/4 in beyond the vent plate.
  6. Air intake should protrude no more than 1 in beyond the vent plate.
  7. Install vent and air intake piping into the vent plate openings.
  8. Do not use common venting with this kit.
  9. Use RXGY-G02 with 3 in vent only with a maximum of 18 in of 2 in pipe before the wall.
  10. Canada terminations must conform to CSA B149.1-10, Sect. 8.14.

Applies to: Options 8 and 9 (sidewall vent kits)

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Source: Rheem 96V installation instructions, p. 64. Written in our own words; check the manual for your exact model.

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