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Installation Check List
A. Water Heater Location
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Close to area of vent.
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Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures.
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Proper clearance from combustible surfaces ob-
served and water heater not installed on carpeted
floor.
❑
Air supply free of corrosive elements and flam
mable vapors.
❑
Provisions made to protect area from water dam-
age.
❑
Sufficient room to service heater.
B. Water Supply
❑
Water heater completely filled with water.
❑
Water heater and piping air vented.
❑
Water connections tight and free of leaks.
C. Gas Supply
❑
Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union, and
sediment trap/drip leg.
❑
Approved pipe joint compound used.
❑
Soap and water solution used to check all con-
nections and fittings for possible gas leak.
❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required).
D. Relief Valve
❑ Discharge line run to open drain.
❑
Discharge line protected from freezing.
E. Venting
❑
All pipe connections are secure (at blower, vent
terminals and for each pipe joint connection)
❑ Vent terminals mounted properly and in correct
location.
F. Condensate
❑ Condensation trap installed and primed.