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