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Installation Checklist
A. Water Heater Location
B. Water Supply
C. Relief Valve
D. Wiring
❑ Close to area of heated water demand.
❑ Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
❑
Area free of flammable vapors.
❑
Provisions made to protect area from water
damage.
❑ Sufficient room to service heater.
❑ Water heater completely filled with water.
❑ Air purged from water heater and piping.
❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks.
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line run to
open drain.
❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
❑ Power Supply voltage agrees with water
heater rating plate.
❑ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit
breaker of proper size.
❑ Electrical connections tight and unit properly
grounded.
E. Water Sensor
❑ Water heater in catch pan
❑ Water sensor rope connected to heater
❑ Water sensor rope inside catch pan and
secured with clip