Water Supply
■Water heater completely filled
with water.
■Air purged from water heater and
piping.
■Water connections tight and
free of leaks.
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Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installation checklist.
Water Heater Location
■Close to area of vent.
■Indoors and protected from
freezing temperatures.
■Proper clearance from combustible
surfaces observed and water heater
not installed on carpeted floor.
■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 base of the heater.
■Clearances from combustion air
inlet openings observed (see
page 7).
Gas Supply
■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).
Relief Valve
■Temperature and Pressure Relief
Valve properly installed and
discharge line run to open drain.
■Discharge line protected from
freezing.
Venting
■Flue baffle properly hung in top of
heater’s flue.
■Draft hood properly installed.
■Vent connector(s) pitched upward
to chimney (1/4” per foot of length
minimum).
■Vent connector(s) securely
fastened together with screws.
■Single wall vent connector(s) at
least 6” from combustible material.