Installation Checklist - Rheem Residential 60 Use & Care Manual

Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location
B. Water Supply
C. Gas Supply
D. Relief Valve
E. Venting
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Close to area of vent.
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Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
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Proper clearance from combustible surfaces
observed and water heater not installed on
carpeted floor.
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Sufficient fresh air supply for proper
operation of water heater.
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Air supply free of corrosive elements and
flammable vapors.
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Water heater completely filled with water.
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Air purged from water heater and piping.
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Water connections tight and free of leaks.
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Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union
and sediment trap.
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Approved pipe joint compound used.
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Soap and water solution used to check all
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Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line run to
open drain.
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Discharge line protected from freezing.
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Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's
flue.
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Draft hood properly installed.
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Vent connector(s) pitched upward to
chimney
(¼" per foot of length minimum) .
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Provisions made to protect area from water
damage.
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Sufficient room to service heater.
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Combustible materials, such as clothing,
cleaning materials, rags, etc. clear of the
base of the heater.
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Clearances from combustion air inlet
openings observed (see page 7).
connections and fittings for possible gas
leak.
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Gas Company inspected installation (if
required).
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Vent connector(s) securely fastened together
with screws.
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Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6"
from combustible material.