INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Note:
Use and complete this checklist before lighting the
heater. Correct any conditions that do not meet these
instructions.
Vent Termination
Horizontal
1. 12 in. min. above grade/snow level.
2. Away from corners, other vents, windows etc.
Vertical
1. Exhaust vent termination 18 in. min. above
roof/snow level.
Water System Piping
1. Temperature and Pressure relief valve properly
installed with a discharge line run to an open
drain and protected from freezing.
2. All piping properly installed and free of leaks.
3. Heater
completely
fi
lled with water.
4. Closed system pressure build-up precautions
installed.
Electrical Connections
1. Unit connected to a dedicated 120V electrical
supply.
2. Proper
polarity.
3. Water heater properly grounded.
4. Installed in accordance with prevailing
provisions of local codes, or in the absence of
such, the latest edition of
“National Electrical
Code” (NFPA 70)”
.
After all actions on checklist are checked/
completed, read the Lighting Instructions and
proceed with lighting the heater.
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Water Heater Location
1. Centrally located with the water piping system.
Located as close to gas piping and vent pipe
system as possible.
2. Located indoors and in a vertical position.
Protected from freezing temperatures.
3. Proper clearances from combustible surfaces
maintained and not installed directly on a
carpeted
fl
oor.
4. Provisions made to protect the area from water
damage. Metal drain pan installed and piped
to an adequate drain.
5. Installation area free of corrosive elements and
fl
ammable material.
6. Suf
fi
cient room to service the water heater.
Gas Supply and Piping
1. Gas supply is the same type as listed on the
water heater data plate.
2. Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union
and dirt leg
3. Approved pipe joint compound used.
4. Adequate pipe size and of approved material.
5. Chloride-free soap and water solution or other
approved means used to check all connections
and
fi
ttings for possible gas leaks.
Vent Pipe System
1. Vent pipe and
fi
ttings of approved material.
2. Acceptable size, length and number of elbows
on exhaust vent system.
3. Installed in accordance with prevailing
provisions of local codes, or in the absence of
such, the latest edition of
“National Fuel Gas
Code” ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54)
.
4. Horizontal piping slopes at an upward pitch of
1/8 in. rise per 4 ft. away from the water heater.
5. Not obstructed in any way.
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