Polaris PG10* 100-199-3NV OR 3PV Installation Checklist, Water Heater Location, Requirements

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Water Heater Location	Alternate Horizontal
Requirements	Correct relationship - outlet to inlet.
	12” Min. above anticipated snow level.
Centrally located with the water piping system. Located	2” exhaust outlet/air inlet pipe sloped down towards
as close to the gas piping and vent pipe system as pos-	water heater at 1/4” per foot. 3” piping sloped down
sible.	towards the heater at 1/8” per foot.
	Away from corners, other vents, windows, etc.
Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected
from freezing temperatures.	Vertical
Proper clearances from combustible surfaces main-
tained and not installed directly on a carpeted floor.	Inlet - 12” Min. above roof/snow level.
Sufficient room to service the water heater.	Correct relationship - outlet to inlet.
Provisions made to protect the area from water dam-	Away from corners, other vents, windows, etc.
age. Properly sized drain pan installed and piped to an
adequate drain.	Concentric
Installation area free of corrosive elements and	12” Min. above grade/snow level.
flammable materials.	2” exhaust outlet/air inlet pipe sloped down towards
Condensate Line	water heater at 1/4” per foot. 3” piping sloped down
Drain stem is fully inserted in the elbow and glued	towards the heater at 1/8” per foot.
	Away from corners, other vents, windows, etc.
properly.
Trap aligned so that the exhaust pipe is in a vertical	Water System Piping
position close to the surface of the water heater.
Line properly sloped to adequate drain or approved	Temperature and pressure relief valve properly
condensate pump.
	installed with a discharge line run to an open drain and
Properly vented.
	protected from freezing.
Protected from freezing (if required).
	All piping properly installed and free of leaks.
Vent Pipe System
	Heater completely filled with water.
Vent pipe and fittings of approved material.	A properly sized expansion tank must be installed on all
	closed systems.
Acceptable size, length, and number of elbows on air
	A tempering valve (provided) must be installed per the
inlet pipe.
	manufacturer’s instructions.
Acceptable size, length, and number of elbows on
	Gas Supply and Piping
exhaust outlet pipe.
Add the air inlet filter per the manufacturer’s instruction.	If using a flexible gas connector, make sure its rating
Installed in accordance with prevailing provisions of	tag matches or exceeds the input of the water heater.
Local codes, or in the absence of such, National Fuel	Adequate pipe size and of approved material.
Gas Code, NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition. Ca-	Gas supply is the same type as listed on the water
nadian Installations must be performed in accordance	heater data plate.
with CAN/CGA-B149.	Gas line equipped with full opening shut-off valve,
All 2” horizontal piping sloped down toward the water	union and drip leg.
heater at 1/4” per foot. 3” piping sloped down towards	Approved pipe joint compound used.
the heater at 1/8” per foot.	Chloride-free soap and water solution or other ap-
Not obstructed in any way.	proved means used to check all connections and fit-
	tings for possible gas leaks.
Vent Termination
	Electrical Connections
Horizontal
	Unit connected to a dedicated power supply.
Correct relationship - outlet to inlet.	Unit connected to a 120V electrical supply.
12” Min. above grade/snow level.
	Proper polarity.
2” exhaust outlet/air inlet pipe sloped down towards
	Water heater properly grounded.
water heater at 1/4” per foot. 3” piping sloped down
	Installed in accordance with prevailing provisions of
towards the heater at 1/8” per foot.
	local codes, or in the absence of such, National Fuel
Away from corners, other vents, windows, etc.
	Gas Code, NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition.
	Canadian installations must be performed in accor-
	dance with CAN/CGA-B149.

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