Operating instructions

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: CHECK FOR LEAKS
Check the gas lines for leaks. Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or
using a match or open flame, open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints gas control knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the
and fittings, fittings when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a Ieak. water solution for this, too.
Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks. VENTPIPETO
OUTDOORS SHUTOFFVALVE
e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry. OR HIMNEY _ 4__.-/'_ _
IS the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly _OT_ )CO_ cOLD
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See
"Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section.
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Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section. GAS
SUPPLY DRAFTHOOD(_ _ TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
Is the water heater completely fdled with water? See _ RELIEFVALVE
"Filling" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation"
section. SHUTOFF
VALVE
Will awater leak damageanything? Seethe "Locating the -- DISCHARGEPIPE
New Water Heater" section. (Donotcapor plug)
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and TEE
anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New DRIPLEG_ / DRAINVALVE
(Sedimenttrap)
water Heater" section. PIPECAP_ r_
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater _ 6 INCHAIRGAP
will operate properly? See "Combustion Air and Ventilation"
in the "Instructions for Installation" section. FLOORDRAIN
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See
"Venting" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation" (POTABLE)
HEATING ONLY
section.
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and any- [[[[_]_,,,
thing that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions '_gg_ ,_ ._,., _.o, ,_,
in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent termi- 1_0
nate outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the .... _
Instructions for Installation section. AUTOMATICSTORAGEWATERHEATER
DO yOUneed to call your gas company to check the gas
pipe and its hookup? Maytag®isaTrademarkofMayta Corporafionand
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