
Gas Water Heater Installation
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Installation Checklist:
Selecting the location and installing the Water Heater:
Are the proper clearances from windows, doors and other intake air vents
maintained?
Is the distance between the Water Heater and point of vent termination
minimized?
Is distance between Water Heater and major fixtures within the house
minimized?
Are the proper service clearances maintained?
Is the make-up air supply sufficient for proper operation of Water Heater?
Is the make-up air supply free of dust, dirt, corrosive elements and flammable
vapors?
Is there a drain in close proximity of the Water Heater?
Are all combustible materials including clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc.
clear of the Water Heater and vent piping?
Is the Water Heater securely mounted to the wall?
Water Supply
Is the water supply pressure sufficient (should be greater than 40psi)?
Are there shut off valves on the inlet and outlet to facilitate inlet water filter
cleaning?
Has the air been bled out of each fixture?
Has each fixtures been checked to ensure hot water is being supplied?
Has the inlet water filter been cleaned?
If a recirculation line has been installed, have all of the hot water pipes and the
recirculation return line been insulated?
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