28Start-Up ProceduresQuick Review• Before Installing- Make sure that there is enough space forinstalling Water and gas line.- Verify vent/air termination is located as required.• Install Water Piping- Water Heater piping must be sized to the mini-mums listed in the Water Heater manual. Usingsmaller piping will cause performance problems.•Install Vent & Air Piping- Slide the air inlet pipe and vent pipe into theWater Heater adapters.- Make sure the terminations are placed asrequired in the manual and that terminations areat least 12 inches above normal snow line.• Install Condensate Piping / Tubing & Components- Pipe condensate drain to suitable drain or con-densate pump.•Install Gas Piping-Install a union and shutoff valve.• Wire the Water Heater-Connect power wiring.• Start up, Adjust & Test- Follow the Water Heater manual instructions toclean the system if needed, then fill and checkwater chemistry.Final check list• Final check : Installation conditions.- Is there a drain which is close to the WaterHeater?- Is there any combustible material near the WaterHeater or vent pipe?- Is air supply sufficient for proper operation of theWater Heater?- Are the proper service clearances maintained?- Is the distance between the Water Heater andpoint of vent termination minimized?- Are the proper space from windows, doors, andother intake vents maintained?• Final check : Gas pipe installation- Is the gas supply line equipped with a manualshut off valve?- Is the gas supply line a minimum of 3/4˝ diameter?- Is the gas supply line length and diameter ade-quate to deliver the required BTU’s?- Has the gas supply line pressure been meas-ured?- Does the gas type match with the type indicatedon the rating plate?• Final check: Air/Vent pipe installation- Has the Water Heater been vented with PVC,CPVC, Polypropylene, or BH Special Vent (S636PVC, CPVC) in accordance with this manualand your local code?- Is the vent termination at least 12˝ above theexterior grade?- Is the total vent length within the maximum ventlength restriction?- Have you checked the air/vent piping for leaks?- Have you properly supported the vent termina-tion?- Are all vent runs properly supported?- Is the vent sloped upward toward the vent termi-nation at a rate of 1/4˝ per foot (2% grade)?