Reliance Water Heaters 184333-001 Installation Checklist, Installing the New Water Heater cont’d

Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)

Installation Checklist

BEFORE OPERATING THE WATER HEATER:

1.Check the gas line 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 temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed and piped to an adequate drain? See “Temperature- Pressure Relief Valve” section.

3.Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water heater correctly? See “Water Piping” instructions 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 any- thing 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 “Combustion Air and Ventilation” in the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.

8.Is the vent piping properly secured? See “Venting” instruc- tions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.

9.Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and any- thing that might catch 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.

INTAKE FOR

COMBUSTION

EXHAUST AIR

VENT TO

OUTDOORS

FLUE PRODUCTS DISCHARGE PIPE

HOT

WATER

OUTLET

TEMPERED

WATER

OUTLET

GAS

SUPPLY

Vacuum Relief	11. Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
required by	and its hookup?
some codes
(refer to local
codes)

AIR INTAKE PIPE

COLD WATER INLET

SHUTOFF VALVE

TEMPERATURE-

PRESSURE RELIEF

VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)	SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE)
PROVIDE A 6″ AIR
	HEATING AND SPACE HEATING
GAP BETWEEN THE
END OF THE
DISCHARGE PIPE
AND DRAIN

SHUTOFF

VALVE

TEE

DRIP LEG (Sediment trap)

PIPE CAP

AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER HEATER FOR DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL RATING: VOLTS 115/HZ60/AMPS 2

MODEL RATING PLATE

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