Installation Guide

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 13
NOTICE: Most water heater models
contain energy saving heat traps in the
inlet and outlet connec ons. Do not
remove the heat traps.
3
Connect the hot water supply
using 3/4 inch NPT to the hot
water outlet. Follow the same
connec on guidelines as for the cold
water supply.
4
Install insula on (or heat tape)
on the water pipes especially if
the indoor installa on area is
subject to freezing temperatures.
Insula ng the hot water pipes can
increase energy effi ciency.
5
Double check to make sure the
hot and cold water pipes are
connected to the correct hot
and cold water fi  ngs on the water
heater.
6
If needed, install (or adjust) the
home’s Pressure Reducing
Valve to 50-60 psi and install a
Thermal Expansion Tank.
Figure 15 - A Pressure Reducing Valve is
required if your home’s water pressure is
above 80 psi.
Figure 16 - The Thermal Expansion Tank
should be pressurized with air, to match the
home’s incoming water pressure.
Step 8:
Verify connec ons and
completely fi ll tank
To remove air from the tank and allow
the tank to fi ll completely with water,
follow these steps:
1
Remove the aerator at the
nearest hot water faucet. This
allows any debris in the tank or
plumbing system to be washed out.
2
Turn the cold water supply
back on.
Full-fl ow ball valve
Figure 17 - Fully open the cold water supply
valve.
3
Open a hot water faucet and
allow the water to run un l it
fl ows with a full stream.
4
Let the water run full stream
for three full minutes.
5
Close the hot water faucet and
replace the aerator.
6
Check inlet and outlet connec-
 ons and water pipes for leaks.
Dry all pipes so that any drips
or leaks will be apparent. Repair any
leaks. Almost all leaks occur at connec-
 ons and are not a tank leak.
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