Maytag HN51240X Water Heater User Manual


 
Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: CHECK FOR LEAKS
Check the gas lines for leaks. Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or
using a match or open flame, open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and
b, Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints gas control knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the
and fittings, fittings when the main burner is mrued "ON". Use a soapy
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. water solution for this, too.
Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs. VENTPIPETO
d. Recheck for leaks. OUTDOORS
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry. ORCHIMNEY
SHUTOFFVALVE
Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly FI _) .
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See _
"Temperature-Pressure Refief Valve" section. HOT COLD
IINION
Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section. (_2- 22_i)
DRAFTHOOD
GAS SUPPLY" ii ez_z_ '!
Is the water heater completely filled with water? See _",Fzz=* I" / TEMPERATURE-
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"Filling" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation" i, , t RELIEFVALVEi t_zG 1 I
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section. ' )---- '
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the ' "_ -- DISCHARGEPIPE
New Water Heater" section. (Do not capor plug)
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and TEE }=
anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New DRIPLEG l=,
water Heater" section. (Sedimenttrap) / DRAINVALVE
PIPECAP I_ i ]
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater 6 INCHAIR GAP
will operate properly? See "Combustion Air and Ventilation"
in the Instructions for Installation section. FLOORDRAIN
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Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See I
"Venting" instructions in the "Instructions for InstaLlation"
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section. SUITABLEFORWAVER(POTAStE)
HEATING ONLY
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]s there proper clearance between the vent pipe and any- I J
thing that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions ......
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in the "Instructions for Installation" section. _ [ ._ I .... ]
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Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent termi- 50 [ l [
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nate outdoors? See Ventin nstructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section.
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Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas
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