American Water Heater (A)BCG385T500-8N User Manual
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Servicing should only be performed by a Qualifi ed Service Agent
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
VENTING
The (A)BCG385T500-8N/8P water heater is classified by ANSI as a Category I (non-
condensing, negative pressure venting) appliance. It is approved for type B vent. The
blower (draft inducer) does not pressurize the exhaust.
condensing, negative pressure venting) appliance. It is approved for type B vent. The
blower (draft inducer) does not pressurize the exhaust.
NOTE: This section of the service manual is not a complete venting installation instruction.
Refer to the instruction manual that came with the water heater; ensure the venting has
been installed per all instruction manual requirements. Installation must also conform with
the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1). Costs to correct
installation errors are not covered under the limited warranty.
Refer to the instruction manual that came with the water heater; ensure the venting has
been installed per all instruction manual requirements. Installation must also conform with
the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1). Costs to correct
installation errors are not covered under the limited warranty.
Figure 7
For larger applications, (A)BCG385T500-8N/8P water heaters can be common vented
together, either in a tapered manifold or a constant size manifold. See Figure 8. In such
cases, follow the National Fuel Gas Code requirements for the sizing and installation of fan-
assisted products. The (A)BCG385T500-8N/8P model may be common vented only with
other Category I appliances.
together, either in a tapered manifold or a constant size manifold. See Figure 8. In such
cases, follow the National Fuel Gas Code requirements for the sizing and installation of fan-
assisted products. The (A)BCG385T500-8N/8P model may be common vented only with
other Category I appliances.
Figure 8