Installation Check List - Polaris GAS WATER HEATER Installation, Operation And Service Manual

WATER HEATER LOCATION
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Centrally located with the water piping system. Located as close
to the gas piping and vent pipe system as possible.
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Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected from freezing
temperatures.
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Proper clearances from combustible surfaces maintained and not
installed directly on a carpeted floor. Sufficient room to service
the water heater.
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Provisions made to protect the area from water damage. Properly
sized drain pan installed and piped to an adequate drain.
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Installation area free of corrosive elements and flammable
materials.
GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING
◊ Only rigid piping used. No flexible or copper gas connections.
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Gas supply is the same type as listed on the water heater data
plate.
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Gas line equipped with full opening shut-off valve, union and drip
leg.
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Approved pipe joint compound used.
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Adequate pipe size and of approved material.
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Chloride-free soap and water solution or other approved means
used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leaks.
CONDENSATE LINE
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Proper piping material.
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Line sloped to adequate drain or approved condensate pump.
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Protected from freezing (if required).
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Properly vented.
WATER SYSTEM PIPING
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Temperature and pressure relief valve properly installed with a
discharge line run to an open drain and protected from freezing.
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All piping properly installed and free of leaks.
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Heater completely filled with water.
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Closed system pressure build-up precautions addressed.
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If required, tempering valve or anti-scald device installed per
manufacturer's instructions
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INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

ELECTRICAL
VENT PIPE SYSTEM
VENT TERMINATION
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Unit connected to a dedicated 120 volt, 15 ampere supply.
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Proper polarity.
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Water heater properly grounded.
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Installed per the latest edition of the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 or prevailing local codes.
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Vent pipe and fittings of approved material.
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Acceptable length and number of elbows on air inlet pipe.
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Acceptable length and number of elbows on exhaust pipe.
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Installed in accordance with "National Fuel Gas Code", NFPA
54, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition or prevailing provisions of local
codes.
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All horizontal piping sloped upward 1/4" per foot.
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Not obstructed in any way.
CONCENTRIC
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12" min. above grade/snow level
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Exhaust pipe/air intake pipe sloped downwards toward water
heater.
HORIZONTAL
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Correct relationship - exhaust to intake
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12" min. above grade/snow level
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Exhaust pipe/air intake pipe sloped downwards toward water
heater.
ALTERNATE HORIZONTAL
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Correct relationship - exhaust to intake
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12" min. above anticipated snow level
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Exhaust pipe/air intake pipe sloped downwards toward water
heater.
VERTICAL
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Intake - 12" min. above roof/snow level
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Correct relationship - exhaust to intake.