Installation Instructions
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
Check the gas lines for leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks usinga match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. Turn OFF _ gas andmake the necessary repairs.
d.Recheck for leaks.
e.Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
Is the new
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VENT | PIPE TO |
OUTDOORS | |
OR CHIMNEY | |
HOT | COLD |
| UNION SHUTOFF VALVE |
HOT- | • COLD |
and piped to an adequate drain? See
•Are the cold and hot water lines'connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Pip_ng" instructions in the c Installat . on Instruct . ons. section. .
•Is the water heatercompletely filled with water? See _Filling" instructions in the Installation Instructions.
•Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to Consider About the Location section.
•Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any-
thing that m!ght catch fire?See the "Facts to Consider About the Location section.
•Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will operate properly? See _Corabustion Air and Ventilation" in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section,
•Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See _Venting" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
•Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section. "
•Is the vent pipeproperty sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
•Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe and its hookup?
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PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
GAS SUPPLY
DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug)
SHUTOFF
VALVE
TEE,
DRIP LEG
DRAIN VALVE
TRAP)
PIPE CAP
6 INCH AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not | a match or open | MODEL RATING PLATE |
flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot | is lit and gas con- |
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trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, | check the fittings |
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when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu- tion for this, too.
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