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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location

• Is the water heater located close to the chimney and the main use of hot water?.............................

• Is the water heater protected from freezing temperatures? ................................................................

• Has a drain pan been installed and piped to a free-flowing drain? ...................................................

• Is the gas control accessible for servicing? ........................................................................................

• Have clearances from combustible materials been observed? ..........................................................

Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply

• Is the area around the water heater clean and properly ventilated? ..................................................

• Is the fresh air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapours? .......................................

• Does the water heater have access to enough fresh combustion air? ...............................................

• Have the fresh air openings been sized correctly and

has consideration been given to the blocking effect of louvers and grilles? .......................................

Venting

• Is the flue baffle installed in the flue tube? ..........................................................................................

• Has the supplied draft hood been installed correctly? ........................................................................

• Is the vent piping made of an approved material and sized correctly?...............................................

• Has the venting been installed with 1/4 inch rise per foot (21 mm/m) of horizontal run? ...................

• Has all the vent piping been secured with sheet metal screws? ........................................................

Water Piping

• Is the dip tube installed in the cold water inlet? ..................................................................................

• Has a temperature and pressure-relief valve been installed?.............................................................

• Does this valve have a discharge line installed and is it piped to a free-flowing drain? .....................

• Have all the plumbing connections been properly installed and are they leak free? ..........................

• Is the water heater full? .......................................................................................................................

Gas Connections

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Is the gas supplied to the water heater the same type as indicated on the water heater rating plate?

• Has the gas line been installed with a manual shut-off valve, union, and drip leg? ...........................

• Is the gas piping large enough and made of an approved material?..................................................

• Have all connections been made with an approved joint compound? ................................................

• Has the gas piping been tested for leaks with a soap and water solution? ........................................

Installation Checklist

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