Rheem Warrior DVX Series Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Installation Checklist A. 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. B. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to service heater. ❑ C ombustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. clear of the base of the heater. C. Gas Supply ❑ G as line equipped with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used. ❑ S oap and water solution used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leak. ❑ G as Company inspected installation (if required). ❑ A fter conversion, be certain the gas supplied to the heater is the type the valve has been converted for (LP for heaters converted to LP use, and natural gas for heaters converted to natural gas use). D. Relief Valve ❑ T emperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from freezing. E. Venting ❑ Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue. ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with screws. ❑ Air tube and vent tube properly installed. ❑ Vent terminal, air tube sealed with silicone bands and sealants. ❑ Air tube securely fastened with screws. 14