Originally Posted by
Peter Wigle
Dave,
Its a Rheem Ruud power vent and I did try Googling but had only found spec sheets and brochures which did not include the installation requirements. I may have given up too soon.
Peter,
The installation instructions are part of the Use and Care instructions.
http://waterheating.rheem.com/conten...rVent75Gas.pdf
Wow (underlining is mine) - "NOTICE:
Do not install the water heater in attics where the temperature may exceed 100°F. This water heater is equipped with a temperature sensing device that will shut off the water heater if the maximum allowable vent pipe temperature is exceeded."
The figure on page 9 shows the blower cord-and-plug connected.
Page 12 shows the blower assembly in a little larger detail.
I did not see anything in large enough detail to show that clamp, however, it does show it as cord-and-plug connected.