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Installation Checklist
BEFORELIGHTING THE PILOT:
1. 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.
2. Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See
"Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section.
3. 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.
4. Is the water heater completely filled with water? See
"Filling" instructions in the "Installing the New Water
Heater" section.
5. Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating
the New Water Heater" section,
6. Is there proper clearance between the water heater
and anything that might catch fire? See the
"Locating the New water Heater" section.
7. Do you have adequate ventilation so that the
water heater will operate properly? See
"Combustion Air and Ventilation" in the "Locating
the New Water Heater" section.
8. Isthe draft hood vent piping properly secured? See
"Venting" instructions in the "Installing the New
Water Heater" section.
9. 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" section.
10. Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent
terminate outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in
the "Installing the New Water Heater" section.
11. Do you need to call your gas company to check
the gas pipe and its hookup?
HOT
VENT PIPETO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
UNION
SHUTOFF VALVE
COLD
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF VALVE
TEE
DRIP LEG
(Sediment trap)
PIPECAP
DRAIN VALVE
DRAFT HOOD
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6 INCH AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
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