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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
VENT PIPETO
OUTDOORS
• Check the gas lines for leaks•
a. Use a soapy water solution• DO NOT test for gas leaks
using a 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.
Turn OFF gas and make the necessary repairs.
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
"Installing the New Water Heater" section.
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling"
instructions in the "Instating the New Water Heater" sec-
tion.
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the
New Water Heater" sectmn.
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any-
thing that mzght catch fire. See the Locating the New water
Heater" section.
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will operate properly• See Combusnon Air and Vennlanon
in the "Locating the New Water Heater" section.
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
instruct'ons in the "Installing the New Water Heater' sec-
tion.
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions in the
"Installing the New Water Heater" secuon.
Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See "Venting I' instructions in the "Installing the
New Water Heater" secuon.
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
(Sediment trap)
PIPECAP
COLD
SHUTOFF J
VALVE
TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURERELIEF
VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
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