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Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location

B. Water Supply

C. Gas Supply

D. Relief Valve

E. Venting

❑Water heater securely anchored.
❑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.
❑Water heater completely filled with water.
❑Air purged from water heater and piping.
❑Water connections tight and free of leaks.
❑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).
❑Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line run
beneath mobile home.
❑Discharge line protected from freezing.
❑Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater’s
flue. ❑Gas Vent Roof Jack properly installed.