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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
Check the gas lines for leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks
usinga match oropen flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn OFF _gas andmake the necessaryrepairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
Is the new temperature-pressure relief v_ve properly installed
and piped to an adequate drain? See Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve section.
HOT
HOT-
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
• Are the cold and hot water lines'connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Pip_ng" instructions in the
c . . . .
Installat on Instruct ons section.
• Is the water heatercompletely filled with water? See _Filling"
instructions in the Installation Instructions.
GAS SUPPLY
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to
Consider About the Location section.
• Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any-
thing that m!ght catch fire?See the "Facts to Consider About
the Location section.
• Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will operate properly? See _Corabustion Air and Ventilation"
in the "Facts to Consider About the Location"section,
SHUTOFF
VALVE
TEE,
DRIP LEG
TRAP)
PIPE CAP
• Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See _Venting"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
• Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section. "
• Is the vent pipeproperty sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installation
Instructions" section.
• Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
COLD
UNION SHUTOFF VALVE
•COLD
2
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
DRAIN VALVE
6 INCH AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas fittings afterpilot is lit and gas con-
trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
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