Install Instructions

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Water Connections

NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE

MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE.

After shutting the main w ater supply valve, open a faucet to relieve the

water line pressure to prevent any water from leaking out of the pipes

while making the w ater connections to the w ater heater. After the

pressure has been relieved, close the faucet. The COLD w ater inlet and

HOT water outlet are identified on top of the water heater. The fittings

at the cold w ater inlet and hot water outlet are dielectric w aterw ay

fittings with 3/4’’ NPT tapered male threads. Make the proper plumbing

connections between the w ater heater and the plumbing system in the

house. Install a shut-off valve in the cold water supply line.

If this water heater is installed in a closed w ater supply system, such as

the one having a back-flow preventer in the cold water supply,

provisions shall be made to control thermal expansion. DO NOT operate

this water heater in a closed system without provisions for controlling

thermal expansion. Your water supplier or local plumbing inspector

should be contacted on how to control this situation.

After installation of the water lines, open the main w ater supply valve

and fill the w ater heater. While the w ater heater is filling, open several

hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the w ater system. When

a steady stream of water flows through the faucets, close them and

check all water connections for possible leaks. NEVER OPERATE THE

WATER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH

WATER.

CAUTION

If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples on top

of the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the adapter before fitting the

adapter to the water connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied

to the nipples containing a plastic liner.

IMPORTANT

FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4’’ X 3/4’’

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE

MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM WHICH MIGHT RESULT FROM

EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES.