Installation Guide

Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 21
INSTALLATION
Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 21
INSTALLATION
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
fi  ng marked “H” (HOT).
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
Adjust (or install) the home’s
Pressure Reducing Valve to
50-60 psi and install a Thermal
Expansion Tank.
Figure 28 - A Pressure Reducing Valve is required
if your home’s water pressure is above 80 psi.
Figure 29 - The Thermal Expansion Tank should
be pressurized with air, using a hand pump, to
match the home’s incoming water pressure.
Step 9:
Verify Connec ons and
Completely Fill 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 debris in plumbing
system to be washed out of the pipes.
2
Turn the cold water supply
back on and fi ll the tank.
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 minutes.
5
Close the hot water faucet
and replace the aerator.
6
Check inlet and outlet connec-
 ons and water pipes for leaks.
Dry pipes connec ons 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.
Step 10:
Install Dra Hood
1
Install the new dra hood by
aligning the legs and inser ng
them into the slots provided on
top of the water heater. Do not reuse the
dra hood from the old water heater,
but rather use the new one that came
with your new water heater.
2
Secure the dra hood using
the four screws provided.
A ach the home’s exis ng vent
pipe to the dra hood outlet using an
approved vent adapter (not supplied).
Figure 30 - Install the new draft hood and secure
with screws.
3
Secure the vent adapter to the
dra hood with sheet metal
screws. Read the Ven ng
sec on on page 11. Make sure your
home’s ven ng system complies with
the instruc ons in this manual and is in
good condi on.