Installation Check List

Installing the water heater:

A.Indoor Water Heater Location

❑Close to area of vent termination..

❑Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures..

❑Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed..

❑Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater..

❑Air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors..

❑Provisions made to protect area from water damage..

❑Sufficient room to service heater..

❑Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc.. clear of the heater and

vent piping..

❑Water heater is properly attached to the wall..

B.Water Supply

❑Water supply has sufficient pressure..

❑Air purged from water heater and piping..

❑Water connections tight and free of leaks..

❑Water filter is clean and in place..

❑Materials used are as instructed in this manual..

❑Water pipes are insulated and protected from freezing..

C.Gas Supply

❑Gas type matches rating plate..

❑Gas supply pressure is sufficient for the water heater..

❑Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap..

❑Approved pipe joint compound used..

❑Soap and water solution used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leak..

❑Gas Company inspected installation (if required)..

D.Relief Valve

❑Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain..

❑Discharge line protected from freezing..

E.Co-Axial Venting

❑Vent pipe material should be category III and meet UL1738 in US and ULC S636 in Canada..

❑Connector(s) pitched (1/4” per foot of length minimum) downward or UPWARD to termination.. If UPWARD, a condensate trap must be installed close to the heater.. See page 13 and 14..

❑Connector(s) securely fastened together with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C]) and air-tight..

❑All co-axial vent runs are properly supported..

❑Vent terminal is properly installed..

❑Sufficient combustion air is available..

❑Maximum and minimum vent lengths are observed..

F.Electrical Wiring

❑Voltage matches rating plate..

❑Water heater is properly grounded..

❑Supply cord and/or wiring meets all local codes..