Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
•Check the gas lines for leaks.
a.Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame.
b.Brush the soapy water solution on all gaspipes, joints and fittings.
c.Check for bubbling soap• This means you have a leak. Turn OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs.
d.Recheck for leaks.
e.Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
•Is the new
and piped to art adequate d_in? See
•Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the _lnstallation Instructions _ section.
•Is the water heater completdy 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 @e water heater and any-
thing that might catch fire? See the Facts to Consider About the Location" section.
•Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate propetly? See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the _Facts to Consider About the Location" section.
•Is the draft hood vent piping'" proper ly secured. See ....Ventmg_
instructions m the Installation Instructions section.
•Is there proper dearance betw_n the vent pipe and anything that might catch on fire. See Venting instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
•Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installation Instruct ons seCtiOn.
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
HOT
DRAFT HOOD
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF VALVE
TEE
(Sediment
trap) PIPE CAP
DRAIN VALVE '
UNION
SHUTOFF VALVE
COLD
PRESSURE
REUEF VALVE
(Do not rap or plug)
i
6" AIR GAP
FLOORDRAIN
•Do you need to call your gascompany to check the gas pipe and its hookup?
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