Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
1.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 gas pipes, 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 off soapy solution and wipe dry.
2.Is the new
3.Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water heater correctly? See “Water Piping” instruc- tions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
4.Is the water heater completely filled with water? See “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
5.Will a water leak damage anything? See the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.
6 . Is there proper clearance between the water heater and anything that might catch fire? See the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.
7 . Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly? See the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.
8 . Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See “Venting” instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
9.Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything that might catch on fire? See “Venting” instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
10.Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate outdoors? See “Venting” instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
11.Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe and its hookup?
VENT PIPE TO UL
LISTED ROOF JACK
HOT
RELIEF VALVE
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF VALVE
COLD
TEE
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DRIP LEGVALVE (Sediment trap)
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MODEL RATING PLATE
SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE)
HEATING ONLY
AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER HEATER FOR INSTALLATION IN A MANUFACTURED HOME
*ORIFICE SIZE: #40 FOR NAT. / #52 FOR LP
IF CONVERTED - PROPANE RATE: 30,000 BTU
*For 30 and 40 Gal. heater as shown
For 50 Gal. heater:
ORIFICE SIZE: #35 FOR NAT. / #51 FOR LP
IF CONVERTED - PROPANE RATE: 38,000 BTU
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