Ruud AP14236 installation instructions Installation Checklist, Water Heater Location, Water Supply

Installation Checklist

A. 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 of 1” from combustion air inlet openings observed

❑Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked.

B. Water Supply

❑Water heater completely filled with water.

❑Air purged from water heater and piping.

❑Water connections tight and free of leaks.

C. Gas Supply

❑ Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union	connections and fittings for possible gas
and sediment trap.	leak.
❑ Approved pipe joint compound used.	❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if
❑ Soap and water solution used to check all	required).

D. Relief Valve

❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve	❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
properly installed and discharge line run to
open drain.

E.Venting

❑Heater vented separately from all other appliances.

❑Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater’s flue.

❑Blower assembly properly installed.

❑Proper materials and techniques used in vent assembly.

❑Vent pipe properly secured to blower housing.

❑Vent pipe supported at required intervals.

❑Appropriate minimum clearances observed.

❑Precautions taken to prevent moisture damage around vent termination.

❑Vapors from vent pipe cement and primer have dissipated prior to applying electrical power.

F. Wiring

❑ Correct power supply (120 V).	❑ Heater properly grounded and proper polarity
❑ Electrical connections tight.	observed.
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