Installation Checklist - Rheem Power Direct Vent Series Use & Care Manual

Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location
B. Water Supply
C. Gas Supply
D. Relief Valve
E. Venting and Combustion Air-Inlet Systems
F. Wiring
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In a location where the vent and combustion
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air-inlet systems will be within the requirements
specified in this manual.
❑ Indoors and protected from freezing tempera-
tures.
❑ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces
observed and water heater not installed on car-
peted floor.
Air supply free of corrosive elements and flam-
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mable vapors.
❑ Water heater completely filled with water.
Air purged from water heater and piping.
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Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and
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sediment trap.
Approved pipe joint compound used.
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❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly
installed and discharge line run to open drain.
❑ Water Heater vented separately from all other
appliances.
Flue baffle properly hung in top of water heater's
❑
flue.
❑ Blower assembly properly installed.
Proper materials and techniques used in the
❑
installation of the vent and combustion air-inlet
systems.
❑ Vent pipe properly secured to the exhaust connec-
tor of the blower assembly.
❑ Correct power supply (120 VAC).
Electrical connections tight.
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Provisions made to protect area from water
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damage.
❑ Sufficient room to service the water heater.
❑ Combustible materials, such as clothing, clean-
ing materials, rags, etc. clear of the base of the
water heater.
Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked.
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❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks.
Soap and water solution used to check all con-
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nections and fittings for possible gas leak.
Gas Company inspected installation (if required).
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❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
❑ Vent and combination air-inlet systems supported
at required intervals.
Appropriate minimum clearances observed.
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❑ Precautions taken to prevent moisture damage
around vent termination.
Vapors from non-metalic pipe cement and
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primer have dissipated prior to applying electri-
cal power.
❑ Water Heater properly grounded and proper
polarity observed.