Installation Checklist - Smith BTF-80 SERIES 210 Installation And Operating Manual

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Note: Use and complete this checklist before lighting the
heater. Correct any conditions that do not meet these
instructions.
Water Heater Location

Centrally located with the water piping system.
Located as close to gas piping and vent pipe system
as possible.

Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected
from freezing temperatures.

Proper clearances from combustible surfaces
maintained and not installed directly on a carpeted
floor.

Provisions made to protect the area from water
damage. Metal drain pan installed and piped to an
adequate drain.

Installation area free of corrosive elements and
flammable material.

Sufficient room to service the water heater.

Protected from moving vehicles.
Gas Supply and Piping

Gas supply is the same type as listed on the water
heater data plate.

Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and dirt
leg

Approved pipe joint compound used.

Adequate pipe size and of approved material.

Chloride-free soap and water solution or other
approved means used to check all connections and
fittings for possible gas leaks.
Vent Pipe System

Vent pipe and fittings of approved material.

Acceptable size, length and number of elbows on
exhaust vent system.

Installed in accordance with prevailing provisions
of local codes, or in the absence of such, the latest
edition of "Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code" B149.1 .

Horizontal piping slopes at an upward pitch of 3mm
(1/8 in.) rise per 1.2m (4 ft.) away from the water
heater.

Not obstructed in any way.
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Vent Termination
Horizontal

305mm (12 in.) min. above grade/snow level.

Away from corners, other vents, windows etc.
Vertical

Exhaust vent termination 458mm (18 in.) min. above
roof/snow level.
Water System Piping

Temperature and Pressure relief valve properly
installed with a discharge line run to an open drain
and protected from freezing.

All piping properly installed and free of leaks.

Side taps plugged if not used for combo heating.

Heater completely filled with water.

Closed system pressure build-up precautions installed.
Electrical Connections

Unit connected to a dedicated 120V electrical supply.

Proper polarity.

Water heater properly grounded.

Installed in accordance with prevailing provisions
of local codes, or in the absence of such, the latest
edition of the "Canadian Electrical Code" (CSA
C22.1), Part I .
After all actions on checklist are checked/
completed, read the Lighting Instructions and
proceed with lighting the heater.
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