Rheem Power Direct Vent Series User Manual

Installation Checklist
A. Water Heater Location
❑ In a location where the vent and combustion
air-inlet systems will be within the requirements
specified in this manual.
❑ Indoors and protected from freezing tempera-
tures.
❑ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces
observed and water heater not installed on car-
peted floor.
❑ Air supply free of corrosive elements and flam-
mable vapors.
❑ Provisions made to protect area from water
damage.
❑ Sufficient room to service the water heater.
❑ Combustible materials, such as clothing, clean-
ing materials, rags, etc. clear of the base of the
water heater.
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked.
B. Water Supply
❑ Water heater completely filled with water.
❑ Air purged from water heater and piping.
❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks.
C. 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 con-
nections and fittings for possible gas leak.
❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required).
D. Relief Valve
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly
installed and discharge line run to open drain.
❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
E. Venting and Combustion Air-Inlet Systems
❑ Water Heater vented separately from all other
appliances.
❑ Flue baffle properly hung in top of water heater’s
flue.
❑ Blower assembly properly installed.
❑ Proper materials and techniques used in the
installation of the vent and combustion air-inlet
systems.
❑ Vent pipe properly secured to the exhaust connec-
tor of the blower assembly.
❑ Vent and combination air-inlet systems supported
at required intervals.
❑ Appropriate minimum clearances observed.
❑ Precautions taken to prevent moisture damage
around vent termination.
❑ Vapors from non-metalic pipe cement and
primer have dissipated prior to applying electri-
cal power.
F. Wiring
❑ Correct power supply (120 VAC).
❑ Electrical connections tight.
❑ Water Heater properly grounded and proper
polarity observed.
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Rheem Power Direct Vent Series Specifications

General

Brand	Rheem
Model	Power Direct Vent Series
Category	Water Heater
Language	English