WATER HEATER INSTALLATION – PART 2 PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

This DIY tutorial will show how to install gas water heater. Depending on the type of install, gas or electrical water heater as well as heater configuration, installation procedure can vary. If you are not sure on how to apply these instructions, SUPER MARIO PLUMBING will give you a professional service, feel free to contact us for advice or schedule an install, our professionals are at your service.

REMOVING OLD WATER HEATER

Disconnecting the gas line

Before removing old water heater, make sure to close all the water and gas valves that connect heater to installation.
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Disconect gas pipe from the control valve. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION

Disconnecting the water line

Use drain valve to empty the heater. Use drain valve to empty the heater. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Detach vent pipe from heater. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Disconnect or cut water supply pipes. If you cut them leave them as long as possible, this will ease your job when repiping. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Remove discharge pipe from the T&P relief valve. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Detach earthquake straps and remove old heater to make a place for new one. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION

ADJUSTING INLET WATER PRESSURE

Measure pressure

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Pressure reducing valve

If pressure is too high, use pressure reducing valve to adjust pressure to recommended values. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION

Expansion tank

To assure constant pressure on your home instalation you can install expansion tank.
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Depending whether you use push fit or other tipe of fitting or you use soldering to connect your expansion tank, pressure regulator, gauge and other water fitting and elements, prepare suitable tools and equipment required for connection type choice. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Adjust expansion tank pressure to be equal to main water pressure. Use air valve that is positioned on expansion tank to adjust pressure. You can use hand air pump to increase pressure. Or depress the valve to lower it. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION DECLAIMER: Installing/removing gas, water and electrical line can be dangerous if not done professional, hazards exist during or after installation, SUPER MARIO PLUMBING does not recommend for self installation, if help is needed please call us.