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.
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Provisions made to protect the area from water
damage. Drain pan installed and piped to an
adequate drain.
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Installation area free of corrosive elements and
flammable materials.
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Sufficient room to service the water heater.
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Water heater not located near an air moving device.
Gas Supply and Piping
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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 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.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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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
installed.
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Tempering valve installed per manufacturers
instructions.
Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation
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Must not come from a corrosive atmosphere.
Vent Pipe System
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Proper location on an outside wall selected for
Through the Wall Venting.
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A Dimensions determined per water heater to
determine whether a Vertical Extension kit is
needed.
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Optional Vertical Extension Kit Installed (if
necessary).
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Heater centered directly under the roof opening
for Through the Roof Venting.
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Through the roof venting has a 15 foot maximum
height for the 50 Gallon direct vent water heater
and a maximum of 14 3-1/4 for the 40 Gallon
direct vent water heater.
