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Old 12/13/10, 8:05 PM
Ron A. Bishop Ron A. Bishop is offline
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Any comments on this packaged HVAC unit being installed on top of this water heater gas vent?
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Old 12/13/10, 8:13 PM
Larry D. Kage Larry D. Kage is offline
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Installation instructions prevail:

http://www.duravent.com/docs/instruct/L204A_apr00.pdf


Vent pipe with 3"-12" diameter
must terminate at least 2 feet higher than an adjacent wall or obstruction, if it
is within 8 feet. Vent pipe with 14" or larger diameter must terminate at least
2 feet higher than an adjacent wall or obstruction, if it is within 10 feet.


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Old 12/14/10, 8:57 PM
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No good!
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Old 12/14/10, 9:42 PM
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Yeah the flashing at the bottom is bent up and wind driven rain could get under it.



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Did you do a spill test?


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