Method Statement Installation of Water Heater

Introduction:

This method statement covers the site installation of the method of storage, handling, installation, and inspection of the Water Heaters as per specification and manufacturers.

Water Heaters:

Water Heaters are installed in Bathrooms, Utility rooms, and laundry. This section will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure a successful installation.

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METHOD OF PRE-INSTALLATION:

Receiving

All materials received at the site shall be inspected and ensure that the materials are as per the approved material submittal.

When received at the site, heaters shall be checked for quantities, model numbers, and physical damages, if any discrepancies are noticed, inform the supplier for replacement of the same.

P&T Valves shall be checked for size, model, and quantity.

Check for Test Certificates, Country of Origin certificates, spare parts (if any), and Operation and Maintenance manuals for the supplied heaters.

Any items found damaged or not found suitable as per the project requirements shall be quarantined, and non-compliant materials shall be clearly marked and stored separately to prevent any inadvertent use until returned to the vendor.

Storage

Upon completion of receiving QC inspection, the heaters will be segregated model/size-wise and stored accordingly for easy retrieval.

Water heaters shall be stored on a flat surface in a ventilated and covered area and protected from dust.

Inlet, outlet, and return points blanks shall not be removed until ready for connection to pipe work.

The manufacturer’s instructions shall be strictly followed as applicable.

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Preparation

Check and ensure that the shop drawings used are latest and approved.

Check the piping support locations and power supplies routing locations in coordination water heater and piping layout and ensure it does not obstruct the space around the water heater for removal and maintenance.

Ensure easy access and sufficient clearance for servicing and maintenance for the replacement of water heaters, thermostats, and heating elements.

METHOD OF INSTALLATION

1. Install the fabricated water heater support as per approved details.

2. Install the water heater on the support.

3. Remove the end caps on the inlet and outlet points. Complete the piping and valve package installation as per approved drawings.

4. Install the electrical power connections as per approved drawings.

5. Check and ensure the availability of adequate access for the removal and maintenance of the water heater.

6. Provide grounding wiring as per approved drawings/suppliers’ instructions.

7. Ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions while installing the water heaters.

The relationship between water heater installation and other activities:

Predecessor	Activity name	Successor
Wall Tiling	Water Heaters	Mechanical Testing and Commissioning

Productivity rate for water heater installation:

Productivity rate:

Unit/day = 8

Hour/Unit = 1

Labor Requirement Per Group:

1 Electrician

1 Helper/unskilled Labor

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