Installation Checklist - Rheem RTGH-95DV Use And Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location
Indoor water heaters must be installed
indoors.
Outdoor water heaters must be installed
outdoors.
Close to area of ventilation termination
(indoor models).
Protected from freezing temperatures.
Proper clearance from combustible material
observed.
Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation
of water heater.
Air supply free of corrosive elements and
flammable vapors.
Provisions made to protect area from water
damage.
Sufficient room to service heater.
Combustible materials, such as clothing,
cleaning materials, and rags, clear of the
heater and vent piping.
Water heater is properly attached to the wall.
B. Vent (Indoor Models)
Vent pipe material is PVC and is
manufacturer-approved.
Horizontal air intake and exhaust pipes have
a 1/4" per foot DOWNWARD slope toward the
vent terminal.
Vertical venting is installed as described on
pages 43 and 44.
Connection(s) securely fastened together with
cement and airtight.
All vent runs are properly installed.
Vent terminal is properly installed.
Maximum vent length is observed.
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C. Water Supply/Relief Valve
Water supply has sufficient pressure.
Air has been purged from the water heater
and the piping.
Water connections tight and free from leaks.
Water filter is clean and in place.
All piping has been assembled as described
on pages 48 and 49.
Water pipes are insulated and protected from
freezing, if necessary.
Pressure-relief valve properly installed with
discharge line running to open drain.
Discharge line protected from freezing, if
necessary.
D. Gas Supply
Gas type matches listing on rating plate.
Gas supply pressure is sufficient for the water
heater.
Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union
and sediment trap as described on page 54.
Approved pipe-joint compound has been
used on all gas pipe connections.
All connections and fittings have been
checked for leaks with a soapy water
solution.
Gas company inspected installation (if
required).
E. Electrical Wiring
Supply cord and/or wiring meets all local
codes, National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, in the U.S., or Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1, Part 1, in Canada.
Voltage matches listing on rating plate.
Water heater is properly grounded.
F. Condensate
Condensate drain is properly installed.