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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Checklist
Location
• Is the water heater located close to the chimney and the main use of hot water?.............................
• Is the water heater protected from freezing temperatures? ................................................................
• Has a drain pan been installed and piped to a free-flowing drain? ...................................................
• Is the gas control accessible for servicing? ........................................................................................
• Have clearances from combustible materials been observed? ..........................................................
Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply
• Is the area around the water heater clean and properly ventilated? ..................................................
• Is the fresh air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapours? .......................................
• Does the water heater have access to enough fresh combustion air? ...............................................
• Have the fresh air openings been sized correctly and
has consideration been given to the blocking effect of louvers and grilles? .......................................
Venting
• Is the flue baffle installed in the flue tube? ..........................................................................................
• Has the supplied draft hood been installed correctly? ........................................................................
• Is the vent piping made of an approved material and sized correctly?...............................................
• Has the venting been installed with 1/4 inch rise per foot (21 mm/m) of horizontal run? ...................
• Has all the vent piping been secured with sheet metal screws? ........................................................
Water Piping
• Is the dip tube installed in the cold water inlet? ..................................................................................
• Has a temperature and pressure-relief valve been installed?.............................................................
• Does this valve have a discharge line installed and is it piped to a free-flowing drain? .....................
• Have all the plumbing connections been properly installed and are they leak free? ..........................
• Is the water heater full? .......................................................................................................................
Gas Connections
• Is the gas supplied to the water heater the same type as indicated on the water heater rating plate?
• Has the gas line been installed with a manual shut-off valve, union, and drip leg? ...........................
• Is the gas piping large enough and made of an approved material?..................................................
• Have all connections been made with an approved joint compound? ................................................
• Has the gas piping been tested for leaks with a soap and water solution? ........................................
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