Installation Instructions
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
•Check the gaslines forleaks.
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 gasandmake the necessaryrepairs.
d.Recheckfor leaks.
e.Rinseoffsoapy solution and wipe dry.
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VENT | PIPE | TO |
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OR | CHIMNEY | SHUTOFF VALVE |
COLD
UNION
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See _Water Piping" instructions in the
¢*Installation. Instrucuons. s_ section. .
GAS SUPPLY
DRAFT HOOD
PRESSURE
• | Is the water heater completely filledwith water? See "Filling" | RELIEF VALVE |
| instructions in the "InstallationInstructions" section. |
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• | Will a water leak damageanything? See the "Facts to | (Do not r.ap or plug) |
| Consider Aboutthe Location section. | SH |
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•Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any-
thing that might catch fire. See the Factsto Consider About the Location section.
•Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
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• | Is the drafthood vent piping properly secured? See _Venting" | 6" AIR GAP | ||||
| instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section. | DRAIN VALVE | ||||
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• | Is there proper dearancebetween the vent pipe and anything | FLOOR DRAIN | ||||
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•Is the vent pipe properlysloped 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 arid its hookup?" section,
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