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14
Installation Checklist
A. Water Heater Location
B. Water Supply
C. Gas Supply
D. Relief Valve
E. Venting
❑ Water heater securely anchored.
❑ 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.
❑ 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).
❑
After conversion, be certain the gas
supplied to the heater is the type the
valve has been converted for (LP
for heaters converted to LP use, and
natural gas for heaters converted to
natural gas use)
.
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line run
to open drain.
❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
❑ Flue baffle properly hung in top of
heater’s flue.
❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened
together with screws.
❑ Air tube and vent tube properly installed.
❑ Vent terminal, air tube sealed with silicone
bands and sealants.
❑ Air tube securely fastened with screws.
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