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.
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e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
•Is the new
and piped to an adequate drain? See
. Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the "Installation Instructions _ section.
•Is the water heater completely filled with water? See _Filling" instructions in the _Installation Instructions" section.
•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 mtght catch fire. See the Facts to Cons]der About the Location" section.
•Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will o ,p_rate, properly? See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the Installation Instructions 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 mstrucnons m the "Installation Instructions" section.
•Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors. See: Venting msttuctions m the Installat*on Instructions" section.
•Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe and its hookup?
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