Install Instructions

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PRODUCT SAFETY & INFORMATION
PRODUCT SAFETY & INFORMATION
DANGER
HOT WATER CAN SCALD!
• Water temperatures over 125ºF can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalding.
• Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of
being scalded.
• Never leave them unattended in or near shower,
bathtub or sink.
• Never allow small children to use a hot water faucet
or draw their own bath.
• If anyone using hot water in the building fits the
above description or if local codes or state laws
require specific water temperatures at hot water
faucet, it is recommended:
– to install a thermostatic mixing valve at this
appliance or at each water faucet.
or
– to set the thermostat knob for the lowest
temperature which satisfies your hot water
needs.
• Water drained from the system drain valves may be
extremely hot. To avoid injury:
– Make sure all connections are tight.
– Direct water flow away from any person.
Protection must be taken against excessive
temperature and pressure!
• Installation of a Temperature & Pressure (T&P) relief
valve is required.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the inner tank, the installer
must:
• Always fill inner tank prior to outer tank and always
drain outer tank prior to inner tank.
• Relieve primary system pressure below 15 psig
prior to draining inner tank.
CAUTION