Installation Checklist - Rheem PROG50-38N RH60 Use & Care Manual

Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location
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B. Water Supply
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C. Gas Supply
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D. Relief Valve
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E. Venting
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Close to area of vent.
Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
Proper clearance from combustible surfaces
observed and water heater not installed on
carpeted floor.
Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation
of water heater.
Air supply free of corrosive elements and
flammable vapors.
Water heater completely filled with water.
Air purged from water heater and piping.
Water connections tight and free of leaks.
Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union and
sediment trap.
Approved pipe joint compound used.
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly
installed and discharge line run to open drain.
Discharge line protected from freezing.
Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue.
Draft hood properly installed.
Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney
(¼" per foot of length minimum) .
Provisions made to protect area from water
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damage.
Sufficient room to service heater.
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Combustible materials, such as clothing,
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cleaning materials, rags, etc. clear of the base
of the heater.
Clearances from combustion air inlet openings
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observed (see page 7).
Soap and water solution used to check all
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connections and fittings for possible gas leak.
Gas Company inspected installation (if required).
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Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with
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screws.
Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from
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combustible material.