43Model Wall thickness (in.)VT4-TL-5 3.5" to 5.1"VT4-TL-8 5.1" to 8.3"VT4-TL-14 8.3" to 14.6"VT4-TL-27 14.6" to 27.2"Main unitStraight pipeUse a listed Category III vent adapterto connect the flue collar to the ventsystem. Use Category III vent pipefor the entire length of the exhaustpipe.Vent Terminal Installation PrecautionsNote the following vent terminal installation requirements• Do not install the vent terminal indoors • Install the vent terminal with a downward slopeupwardslopedownwardslope• Install with the proper length protruding through the wall • Avoid storing hazardousobjects near the terminalGasolineGasProper installation. Thered line can be seen,butthe red rectangle cannotbe seen from the outside.Vent terminalVent terminalnot farenoughtoo farSnowdrift Tree• Avoid installing the terminal where obstacles will block it • Clearance from vent terminal.If multiple units are installed,terminals must be separated by 12"or more in a plain view regardless ofthe vertical clearance.Vent terminal Vent terminal12" or more12" or moreElbowsElbowVent terminalsloping downIntake pipeExhaustpipeVent system installation exampleVent terminal models• Use only the following models of Noritzvent terminals with this unit.• VT4-TL• VT4-TS(for long vent runs)(to be installed directlyon top of the appliance)Vent terminal• Vent terminal size variations are listed in the table below.Choose the model according to the wall thickness required.• Do not install the vent terminals vertically in-line.Do not cover the vent terminal with any type ofprotective screen or enclosure. In-line or blockedterminals can cause abnormal combustion resultinginundesired performance from the water heater.Vertical position not allowed.