Rheem Performance XG29T06MH32U1 Use and Care Manual download pdf (Page 14)

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Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location

B. Water Supply

C. Gas Supply

❑ Water heater securely anchored.

❑ Indoors and protected from freezing

temperatures.

❑ Proper clearance from combustible

surfaces observed and water heater not

installed on carpeted floor.

❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper

operation of water heater.

❑ Air supply free of corrosive elements

and flammable vapors.

❑ Provisions made to protect area from

water damage.

❑ Sufficient room to service heater.

❑ Combustible materials, such as clothing,

cleaning materials, rags, etc. clear of the

base of the heater.

❑ Clearances from combustion air inlet

openings observed (see page 7).

❑ Water heater completely filled with

water.

❑ Air purged from water heater and

piping.

❑ Water connections tight and free of

leaks.

❑ Gas line equipped with shut-off valve,

union and sediment trap.

❑ Approved pipe joint compound used.

❑ Soap and water solution used to check

all connections and fittings for possible

gas leak.

❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if

required).

❑

After conversion, be certain the gas

supplied to the heater is the type the

valve has been converted for (LP

for heaters converted to LP use, and

natural gas for heaters converted to

natural gas use)

.

D. Relief Valve

❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

properly installed and discharge line run

to open drain.

❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.

E. Venting

❑ Flue baffle properly hung in top of

heater’s flue.

❑ Draft hood properly installed.

❑ Gas Vent Roof Jack properly installed.

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