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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 or open 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.
urn OFF gas andmake the necessary repalrs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.
• Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed
and piped to an adequate drain? See "Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve" section.
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section•
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions".
• 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 might 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 "Combustion Air and Ventilation"
m the Facts to Conmder About the gocatmn section.
• 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 m'ght catch on fire? See Venting" instructions in the
"Installation Instruct'ons' section•
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
..€ COLD
HOT
UNION SHUTOFF VALVE
DRAFT
HOOD
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF
VALVE
TEE
PIPE CAP
DRIP LEG
(SEDIMENT
TRAP)
TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
RELIEFVALVE
1 DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not capor plug)
,!iI
(under cover)
NCH AIR GAP
"I
FLOOR DRAIN
• Is the vent pipe properly 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?
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 after pilot 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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