Operating instructions

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Installation Checklist CHECKFORLEAKS
BEFORE OPERATING: Be sure to check all your gas pipes for Ieaks before operating
• Check the gas fines for leaks, your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after the main burn-
using a match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints er is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solution for this, too.
and fittings. INTAKEFOR
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. COMBUSTION
EXHAUST AIR required by
Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs. VENTTO .
d. Recheck for leaks. (refer to local
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry. codes)
• Is the new temperature-pressure refiefvalve properly INTAKEPIPE
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See DISCHARGEPIPE
"Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section. .'OLD
WATER
INLET
• Are the cold and hot water hnes connected to the water SHUTOFF
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the HOT _ VALVE
"Instructions for Installation" section. WATER _'_\
OUTLET _\_ TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See RELIEFVALVE
"Filling" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation"
TEMPERED-
section. WATER
OUTLET _'\\
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the
New Water Heater" section. \\,
PIPE
(Do
not
cap or plug)
• Is there proper clearance between the water heater and PROVIDEA 6"
anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New _ AIRGAP
water Heater" section. _ ENDBETWEENoFTHETHE
DISCHARGE
• Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater SHUTOFF \'_ PIPEAND
VALVE _ DRAIN
will operate properly? See "Combustion Air and Ventilation" _\x
in the "Instructions for Installation" section. _
• Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See DRIP
"Venting" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation" (Sediment trap)
section. PIPECAP
• Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and any-
thing that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions
in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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• Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent termi- [ [ I
nate outdoors. See Ventmg instructions in the _ "_" _"
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* Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas
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