Installation Checklist - Rheem Ecosense ECO-180DV Use & Care Manual

Installing the water heater:
Installation Check List
A. Indoor Water Heater Location
Close to area of vent termination .
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❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures .
❑ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed .
Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of
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water heater .
Air supply free of corrosive elements and
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flammable vapors .
Provisions made to protect area from water damage .
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❑ Sufficient room to service heater .
Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning
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materials, rags, etc . clear of the heater and
vent piping .
❑ Water heater is properly attached to the wall .
B. Water Supply
❑ Water supply has sufficient pressure .
❑ Air purged from water heater and piping .
Water connections tight and free of leaks .
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❑ Water filter is clean and in place .
Materials used are as instructed in this manual .
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❑ Water pipes are insulated and protected from
freezing .
C. Gas Supply
❑ Gas type matches rating plate .
❑ Gas supply pressure is sufficient for the water heater .
Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and
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sediment trap .
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Approved pipe joint compound used .
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❑ Soap and water solution used to check all connections
and fittings for possible gas leak .
❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required) .
D. Relief Valve
❑ Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge
line run to open drain .
❑ Discharge line protected from freezing .
E. Co-Axial Venting
Vent pipe material should be category III and meet
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UL1738 in US and ULC S636 in Canada .
❑ Connector(s) pitched (1/4" per foot of length
minimum) DOWNWARD or UPWARD to
termination . If UPWARD, a condensate trap must be
installed close to the heater . See page 13 and 14 .
❑ Connector(s) securely fastened together with high
temperature silicone (500°F [260°C]) and
air-tight .
❑ All co-axial vent runs are properly supported .
Vent terminal is properly installed .
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❑ Sufficient combustion air is available .
❑ Maximum and minimum vent lengths are observed .
F. Electrical Wiring
❑ Voltage matches rating plate .
❑ Water heater is properly grounded .
Supply cord and/or wiring meets all local codes .
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