Installation Checklist - Maytag Nine HN4930T User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: CHECK FOR LEAKS
• Check the gas fines for leaks. Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or
using a match or open flame, open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints gas control knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the
and fittings, fittings when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. water solution for this, too.
Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs.
VENTPIPE TO
d. Recheck for leaks. OUTDOORS
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry. ORCHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE
• Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly HO OLD
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See
"Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section.
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water _.._H_[_iOOT _ ) co_i>tt_
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section.
GASSUPPLY DRAFT HOOD
PRESSURE
• Is the water heater completely fdled with water? See
RELIEF VALVE
"Filling" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation"
section.
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the
New Water Heater" section. (Donot capor plug)
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and
anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New
DRIP LEG----_ t DRAINVALVE
(Sediment t rap) _ J_
water Heater" section.
PIPE CAP
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater 6 iNCHAIRGAP
wifl operate properly? See "Combustion Air and Venti/ation"
in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
FLOOR DRAIN
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See
"Venting" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation" (POTABLE)
section.
HEATING ONLY
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and any- _, _,,
thing that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions *_
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in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent termi- 15o
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nate outdoors? See Ventin nstructions in the _, . .e
"Instructions for Installation" section.
AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER H EATER
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas
pipe and its hookup? M. isaTrademarkofMayta Corporation and
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