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INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER (cont’d.)
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
1. Check the gas line 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 this 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 “Filing the Water
Heater” 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. Is the 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 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?