GSW 5065 Installation Checklist, Water Heater Location, Gas Supply and Piping, Vent Pipe System

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Water Heater Location

1.Centrally located with the water piping system. Located as close to gas piping and vent pipe system as possible.

2.Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected from freezing temperatures.

3.Proper clearances from combustible surfaces maintained and not installed directly on a car- peted floor.

4.Provisions made to protect the area from water damage. Drain pan installed and piped to an adequate drain.

5.Installation area free of corrosive elements and flammable material.

6. Sufficient room to service the water heater.

Gas Supply and Piping

1.Gas supply is the same type as listed on the water heater data plate.

2.Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and drip leg

3. Approved pipe joint compound used.

4. Adequate pipe size and of approved material.

5.Chloride-free soap and water solution or other approved means used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leaks.

Vent Pipe System

1. Vent pipe and fittings of approved material.

2.Acceptable size, length and number of elbows on air intake system.

3.Acceptable size, length and number of elbows on exhaust vent system.

4.Installed in accordance with prevailing provi- sions of local codes, or in the absence of such, the latest edition of “Natural Gas and

Propane Installation Code” CAN/CSA- B149.1 (Canada), or “National Fuel Gas Code” ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) (U.S.A.).

5.Horizontal piping slopes at an upward pitch of 3mm (1/8 in.) rise per 1.5m (5 ft). away from the water heater.

6. Not obstructed in any way.

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Vent Termination

Horizontal

1. 305mm (12 in.) min. above grade/snow level.

2. Away from corners, other vents, windows etc. Vertical

1.Exhaust vent termination 450mm (18 in.) min. above roof/snow level.

Water System Piping

1.Temperature and Pressure relief valve proper- ly installed with a discharge line run to an open drain and protected from freezing.

2. All piping properly installed and free of leaks.

3. Heater completely filled with water.

4.Closed system pressure build-up precautions installed.

Electrical Connections

1. Unit connected to a dedicated power supply.

2. Unit connected to a 120V electrical supply.

3. Proper polarity.

4. Water heater properly grounded.

5.Installed in accordance with prevailing provi- sions of local codes, or in the absence of such, the latest edition of “Canadian Electrical Code (CAN/CSA C22.1), Part I” (Canada) or

“National Electrical Code” (NFPA 70)” (U.S.A.).

If the answer to all of the questions above is “Yes”, proceed with lighting the heater.

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