Installation Checklist - Maytag HX40NARS User Manual

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 leak. water solution for this, too.
Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks. VENT PIPETO
OUTDOORS
e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry. OR CHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE
Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly HOT COLD
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See
"Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section.
• 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 DRAFT HOOD
PRESSURE
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See RELIEF V ALVE
"Filling" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation"
section.
SHUTOFF
VALVE
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the
New Water Heater" section.
(Do not cap or plug)
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and TEE
anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New DRAINVALVE
water Heater" section.
(Sediment trap)
PIPECAF --
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater 6 INCHAIR GAP
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"
section.
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and any- __ _,._,
thing that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions _o
in the Instructions for Installation section.
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Is the vent pipe_ properly,, sloped. ,. and does. the. vent termi- _o_..................
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nate outdoors. See Venting mstmcnons m the ,_, wc *° w_
"Instructions for Installation" section.
AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER H EATER
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas
pipe and its hookup?
MODEL RATING PLATE
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