Rheem GG Series - Manual (Page 14)

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Installation Checklist.
Water Supply
■ Water heater completely filled
with water.
■ Air purged from water heater and
piping.
■ Water connections tight and
free of leaks.
Water Heater Location
■ Close to area of vent.
■ 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.
Gas Supply
■ 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).
Relief Valve
■ Temperature and Pressure Relief
Valve properly installed and
discharge line run to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from
freezing.
Venting
■ Flue baffle properly hung in top of
heater’s flue.
■ Draft hood properly installed.
■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward
to chimney (1/4” per foot of length
minimum).
■ Vent connector(s) securely
fastened together with screws.
■ Single wall vent connector(s) at
least 6” from combustible material.
Customer Service
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Operating Instructions
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