HTP CG300N65 - Manual (Page 19)

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LP-436 REV. 3.21.14
Installation Checklist
Location
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Is the water heater located close to the chimney or the gas vent and the main use of hot water?
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Is the water heater protected from freezing temperatures?
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Has a drain pan been installed and piped to a free-flowing drain?
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Is the main gas valve accessible for servicing?
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Have clearances from combustible materials been observed?
Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply
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Is the area around the water heater clean and properly ventilated?
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Is the fresh air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors?
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Does the water heater have access to enough fresh combustion air?
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Have the fresh air openings been sized correctly and has consideration been given to the blocking effect of louvers and
grilles?
Venting
 Has the manufacturer’s supplied flue damper/drafthood assembly been installed correctly?
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Is the vent piping made of an approved material and sized correctly?
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Have all horizontal runs of vent pipe been installed with a minimum rise of ¼” per foot of run?
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Has all vent piping been secured with sheet metal screws?
Water Piping
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Has a temperature and pressure relief valve been installed?
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Does this valve have a discharge line installed, and is it piped to a free-flowing drain?
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Have all the piping connections been properly installed, and are they leak free?
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Is the water heater full of water?
Gas Connections
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Is the gas supplied to the water heater the same type indicated on the water heater rating plate (Natural)?
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Has the gas line been installed with a manual shut-off valve, union, and drip leg?
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Is the gas piping large enough and made of an approved material?
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Have all connections been made with an approved joint compound?
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Has the gas piping been tested for leaks with a soap and water solution?
Wiring
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Has the wiring been properly installed?
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Have the electrical connections been checked, and are they secure?
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Is the water heater electrically grounded?
PART 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting the Water Heater
DO NOT LIGHT this water heater if:
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It is not full of water.
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The gas supplied does not match the type listed on the rating plate.
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The flue damper/drafthood assembly has not been installed.
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Gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids have been stored in the vicinity of the water heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
Before lighting or relighting the water heater, make sure you have read and understood all of the instructions
and warnings in this manual and on the water heater. If you have any questions about lighting the water heater,
immediately contact a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.