Filling The Water Heater; Installation Checklist - John Wood JW6 F307 Installation And Operating Manual

Filling The Water Heater

CAUTION
Property Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater damage.
Fill tank with water before operating.
•
Do not insert the power cord into the electrical receptacle until
all the following steps have been completed.
1. Make sure the drain valve is closed.
2. Open all hot water faucets served by the system to allow
air to escape from the tank.
3. Open the cold water inlet valve.
Note: When fi lling, avoid water leakage. Do not allow the
insulation of the water heater to get wet as water can reduce
the effectiveness of the insulation.
4. When an uninterrupted stream of water, without apparent
air bubbles, fl ows from the open hot water faucets, the
tank is full.
5. Close the hot water faucets and check the system for leaks.
Repair as required and retest.
6. Connect a hose to the drain valve and route to a suitable
drain.
7. Open the drain valve and let water run to fl ush out any
foreign matter that may have entered the system. Continue
fl ushing until clean water fl ows.
8. Close the drain valve, disconnect the hose, ensure the
drain valve does not drip and re-fi ll the tank.

Installation Checklist

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Have the safety precautions described in the manual
been implemented?
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Does the oil piping conform to the recommendations of
your Oil Supply Company?
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Has the oil piping been tested for leaks?

Is the clearance between the water heater and combustible
construction as per specifications?

Is the water piping correctly connected? Are you certain
that there are no leaks?
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Is the water heater filled with water?
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Is the cold water supply valve open?
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Is the flue pipe installed properly and are the vertical and
horizontal runs properly supported?
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Is the draft regulator intake opening unobstructed?
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Is the T&P valve installed? Are the drain pipe (if installed)
and T&P valve unobstructed?

Is a drain pan installed (if required) with a proper overflow
pipe, directed to a drain?
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Have you taken steps to prevent water damage in case
of leaks?
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Does the area around the water heater have adequate
ventilation?
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Air moving device does not create negative pressure?

Flammable vapours and materials are not placed in the
proximity of the water heater?
If the answer to all the above is "Yes", proceed with the
"Startup" instructions.
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