Instructions / Assembly

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Leak Testing
WARNING: Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks, as property damage, personal
injury, or death could result.
The water heater and its gas connections must be leak tested at normal operating pressures before
it is placed in operation.
• Turn on the gas shut-off valve(s) to the water heater.
• Use a commercial leak detector or soapy water solution to test for leaks at all connections and fittings.
Bubbles indicate a gas leak that must be corrected.
The factory connections should also be leak tested after the water heater is placed in operation.
High Altitude
Ratings of gas appliances are based on sea level operation and need not be changed for installations at
elevations up to 2,000 feet.
Unit not recommended for elevations in excess of 2,000 feet
Installing the water heater.
Flue Terminal Location
The location of the vent terminal depends on the following minimum clearances and considerations
(see illustration):
• Twelve (12) inches above grade level and above normal snow levels.
• Four (4) feet below, or four (4) feet horizontally from any door,
window, soffit, under eave vent or gravity air inlet to the building
or other appliances, or from gas or electric meters. Do not locate
vent above walkways, doors, windows, air inlets, gas or electric
meters or other equipment.
• Ten (10) feet from any forced air inlet to the building. Any fresh or
make-up air inlet such as for a dryer or furnace area
is considered to be a forced air inlet.
• Eighteen (18) inches from an inside corner formed by two exterior walls.
• DO NOT install vent terminal under any patio or deck.
• To help prevent moisture from freezing on walls and under eaves,
do not locate vent terminal on the side of a building
with prevailing winter winds.
• DO NOT locate vent terminal too close to shrubbery, as flue
gases may damage them.
• Caulk all cracks, seams and joints within six (6) feet of vent terminal.
• All painted surfaces should be primed to lessen the chance of
physical damage. Painted surfaces will require maintenance.
Additional Considerations
WARNING : Moisture in the flue gas will condense as it leaves the vent terminal. In cold weather
this condensate can freeze on the exterior wall, under the eaves and on surrounding objects.
Some discoloration to the exterior of the building is to be expected. However, improper location
or installation can result in severe damage to the structure or exterior finish of the building. Code
requirements are subject to change and may vary by location.