
TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Technical Service Bulletin
1-800-432-8373
Concentric Vent Termination Kit - Installation Instructions
Technical Competence, Product Confidence
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Advantage Plus
Concentric Vent Termination Kit SP12161 (3”)
Read this entire instruction manual before starting the installation!
INTRODUCTION
These instructions cover the installation of the concentric vent termination kit –SP12161 (3”) on
all 160,000 and 199,00 BTU Advantage Plus high-efficiency gas fired water heaters.
NOTE: If these instructions differ from those packaged with the advantage plus unit, follow
these instructions.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Installing and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous, due to gas and electrical
components. Only trained personnel should install or service heating equipment. All operations
should be performed by trained service personnel. When working on heating equipment, observe
all precautions in the literature, on tags, and on all labels attached to the unit. Follow all safety
codes; wear safety glasses and work gloves; have a fire extinguisher available.
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WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY INSTALLATION OR MODIFICATION, BE
SURE THE MAIN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
The part number SP12161 (3”) can be used for 3” diameter pipe systems. See Fig. 3, 5, 6, and 7
for the different applications. Both combustion air and vent pipes must attach to the termination
kit. The termination kit must terminate outside the structure and must be installed as in one of the
installations shown in Fig. 3, 5, 6, or 7; roof termination is preferred.
WARNING: THESE KITS ARE TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE TERMINATING THE
ADVANTAGE PLUS UNIT. DO NOT USE KIT TO TERMINATE CATEGORY I, II, OR III
WATER HEATERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN FIRE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Field supplied pipe and fittings are required to complete the installation. The combustion air and
vent pipe fittings must conform to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and American
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