Installation Checklist - Maytag HN41240P User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Checklist CHECK FOR LEAKS
Installation
BEFORE OPERATING: Be sure to check all your gas pipe s for leaks before operating
your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or
• Check the gas lines for leaks.
open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after the main
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solution for this,
using a match or open flame, too.
h. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints
and fittings.
SHUTOFF V ALVE
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks. HOT COLD
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry,
• Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See
TEMPERATURE-
"Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section. PRESSURE
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section.
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See (Do not cap or plug)
"Filling" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation"
GASSUPPLY
section.
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the
New Water Heater section•
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and
anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New
water Heater" section.
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Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
(Sediment t rap)
will operate properly. See Combustaon Air and Venrllaraon
PIPE CAP
in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See
"Venting" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation"
section. HEAriNG _L,_t.ONLY (POTABLE) ¢_*_r, @ !
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and any- I I
thing that might catch on fare? See "Venting" instructions
in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent termi- _s0 [ [ [
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nate outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section.
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Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas
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pipe and its hookup? ......... _,z......
MODEL RATING PLATE
28 (Under outer door)