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Installation Checklist
A. Water Heater Location
o In a location where the vent and combustion air-
inlet systems will be within the requirements speci-
fied in this manual.
o Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures.
o Proper clearance from combustible surfaces
observed and water heater not installed on carpeted
floor.
o Air supply free of corrosive elements and flam-
mable vapors.
o Provisions made to protect area from water dam-
age.
o Sufficient room to service the water heater.
o Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning
materials, rags, etc. clear of the base of the water
heater.
o Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked.
B. Water Supply
o Water heater completely filled with water.
o Air purged from water heater and piping.
o Water connections tight and free of leaks.
C. Gas Supply
o Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and
sediment trap.
o Approved pipe joint compound used.
o Soap and water solution used to check all connec-
tions and fittings for possible gas leak.
o Gas Company inspected installation (if required).
D. Relief Valve
o Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly
installed and discharge line run to open drain.
o Discharge line protected from freezing.
E. Venting and Combustion Air-Inlet Systems
o Water Heater vented separately from all other
appliances.
o Blower assembly properly installed.
o Proper materials and techniques used in the instal-
lation of the vent and combustion air-inlet systems.
o Vent pipe properly secured to the exhaust connector
of the blower assembly.
o Vent and combination air-inlet systems supported at
required intervals.
o Appropriate minimum clearances observed.
o Precautions taken to prevent moisture damage
around vent termination.
o Vapors from non-metalic pipe cement and primer
have dissipated prior to applying electrical power.
o Combustion Air-Inlet pipe properly secured to the
combustion air-inlet piping tee.
F. Wiring
o Correct power supply (120 VAC).
o Electrical connections tight.
o Water Heater properly grounded and proper polar-
ity observed.
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