Installing the water heater:
Installation Check List
A.Indoor Water Heater Location
❑Close to area of vent termination..
❑Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures..
❑Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed..
❑Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater..
❑Air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors..
❑Provisions made to protect area from water damage..
❑Sufficient room to service heater..
❑Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc.. clear of the heater and
vent piping..
❑Water heater is properly attached to the wall..
B.Water Supply
❑Water supply has sufficient pressure..
❑Air purged from water heater and piping..
❑Water connections tight and free of leaks..
❑Water filter is clean and in place..
❑Materials used are as instructed in this manual..
❑Water pipes are insulated and protected from freezing..
C.Gas Supply
❑Gas type matches rating plate..
❑Gas supply pressure is sufficient for the water heater..
❑Gas line equipped with
❑Approved pipe joint compound used..
❑Soap and water solution used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leak..
❑Gas Company inspected installation (if required)..
D.Relief Valve
❑Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain..
❑Discharge line protected from freezing..
E.Co-Axial Venting
❑Vent pipe material should be category III and meet UL1738 in US and ULC S636 in Canada..
❑Connector(s) pitched (1/4” per foot of length minimum) downward or UPWARD to termination.. If UPWARD, a condensate trap must be installed close to the heater.. See page 13 and 14..
❑Connector(s) securely fastened together with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C]) and
❑All
❑Vent terminal is properly installed..
❑Sufficient combustion air is available..
❑Maximum and minimum vent lengths are observed..
F.Electrical Wiring
❑Voltage matches rating plate..
❑Water heater is properly grounded..
❑Supply cord and/or wiring meets all local codes..
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