Installation Check List

A.Outdoor Water Heater Location

❑Outdoor water heaters must be installed outdoors.

❑Protected from freezing temperatures.

B.Indoor Water Heater Location

❑Close to area of vent termination.

❑Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures.

C.Outdoor and Indoor Water Heater Location

❑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.

D.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.

E.Gas Supply

❑Gas type matches rating plate.

❑Gas supply pressure is sufficient for the water heater.

❑Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap.

❑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).

F.Relief Valve

❑Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain.

❑Discharge line protected from freezing.

G.Venting (Indoor Water Heaters Only)

❑Vent pipe material should be category III and meet UL1738 in US and ULC S636 in Canada.

❑Vent 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 14.

❑Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C]) and air-tight.

❑All vent runs are properly supported.

❑Vent terminal is properly installed.

❑Sufficient combustion air is available.

❑Maximum and minimum vent lengths are observed.

H.Electrical Wiring

❑Voltage matches rating plate.

❑Water heater is properly grounded.

❑Supply cord and/or wiring meets all local codes.

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