State PR6 75 XRVIT - Manual (Page 24)

Installation Checklist
BEFORE OPERATING THE HEATER:
1. Check the gas line for leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas
leaks using a match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes,
joints and fittings.
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a
leak. Turn “OFF” gas and make the necessary
repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.
2. Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly
installed and piped to an adequate drain? See
“Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve” section.
3. Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See “Water Piping” instructions in the
“Installing the New Water Heater” section.
Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
PIPE CAP
HOT
COLD
DRIP LEG
(Sediment trap)
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF VALVE
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
TEE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
MODEL RATING PLATE
4. Is the water heater completely filled with water? See
“Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Installing
the New Water Heater” section.
5. Will a water leak damage anything? See the “Locating
the New Water Heater” section.
6. Is there proper clearance between the water heater and
anything that might catch fire? See the “Locating the
New Water Heater” section.
7. Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water
heater will operate properly? See “Combustion Air and
Ventilation” in the “Locating the New Water Heater”
section.
8. Is the vent piping properly secured? See “Venting”
instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater”
section.
9. Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and
anything that might catch fire? See “Venting” instruc-
tions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
10. Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent ter-
minate outdoors? See “Venting” instructions in the
“Installing the New Water Heater” section.
11. Do you need to call your gas company to check the
gas pipe and its hookup?
HOT
COLD
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AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER HEATER
ELECTRICAL RATING: VOLTS 115/HZ60/AMPS 2
SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE)
HEATING AND SPACE HEATING