WATER HEATER INSTALLATION – PART 3 INSTALLATION OF NEW WATER HEATER

Table of Contents

Topics:

– Derange setup
– Discharge pipe on the P&T valve
– Hooking up the water
– Installing a vent line
– Connecting the gas line
– Making sure that everything went well
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So you have removed old tank and mounted new one using earthquake straps as shown in part one and part two of this How To. Now its time to connect pipes and fitting to your new water heater. If you are not sure how to apply instructions on this or you do not have time to do heater installation, leave it to professionals, call us for advice or to schedule repair. SUPER MARIO PLUMBING give you highly professional service.

Derange setup

Make sure that you previously mounted your water heater in the drain pan. Avoid possible flooding by routing to a drain.
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Discharge pipe on the P&T valve

Install the discharge pipe on the P&T valve. This valve opens when the temperature and pressure are too high.
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Route the discharge pipe to the floor drain. If you do not have a floor drain, place a bucket under the discharge pipe. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Distance from the end of the pipe and the bucket should not be less than 6’’. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION  

Hooking up the water

WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Apply plumbers tape on the threads for water connection on your water heater and attach the flexible hoses on both, cold and hot connections, by using a wrench. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Add plumbers tape to the connector body threads and fasten them to the hoses using a wrench. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Now you need to connect the hose to a water pipeline. Hold the hose to the pipe, hose should have a little slack. Mark cut line using a pen and cut the pipe on marked length and remove the burrs so the pipe end is smooth. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Slide the compression nut on to the pipe, push the pipe into the fitting and tighten the nut. Turn on the cold water supply and check your connections for leaks. If everything is good continue filling the tank of a water heater. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Open a near by faucet hot water side while filling the tank, when water starts running from the faucet, the tank is full. Let it run few minutes to deaerate the tank. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION

Installing a vent line

Secure the venting to the new exhaust hood.
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Perform a vent test. If smoke from the match doesn’t go straight into hub you have a vent problem, check your vent system maybe it’s clogged or you have some other issue. If you are not sure call a professional. It is a good idea to have CO (carbon monoxide) detector near the heater. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION   Install the air filter. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION  

Connecting the gas line

When connecting the gas line, first make sure that tanks control knob is off.
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Wrap the threads of the fittings with the gas plumbers tape. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Screw one flare nut into the control valve and the other flare nut into the gas line. Then connect the gas hose. At this stage you can turn the gas supply on. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Turn the gas supply on. Check connections using leak detector. If there is any leak it will bubble. If so tighten the connections or repeat complete gas supply line installations steps using more gas plumbing tape on the threads of the fittings. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION To light the unit, depending on the knob type you have, turn the automated – pilot mode and push the ignition button. Check your manufacturer documentation in details for this. Recommended temperature setting can vary but 120°F should be suitable. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION

Making sure that everything went well

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 you to do it yourself.