Instructions / Assembly

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Water Supply (cont.)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNINGS:
When pipe insulation is not rated for the
appropriate weather conditions, install electric
heat tracing or equivalent to prevent freezing of the
pipes.
DO NOT insulate or block drain valve on the hot
outlet fitting.
If pipes are allowed to freeze, the water heater and
the pipes may malfunction or leak due to freezing
water.
NOTICE:
The hot and cold water supply pipes should be
insulated to provide additional freeze protection.
For increased energy efficiency, use pipe insulation as
shown in the diagram� Insulate the pipes all the way
to the top� DO NOT cover any drain or pressure-relief
valve(s)�
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Cold Water
Service Valve
Hot Water
Service Valve
Relief
Valve
Water
Outlet
Water
Inlet
Water
Inlet
Drain
Drain
Gas Supply System
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to convert this water heater for
use with a different type of gas other than the type
shown on the rating plate. Doing so could result
in death, personal injury, explosion or fire, product
damage, and/or poor operating conditions or
performance.
NOTICE:
Gas piping shall be in accordance with local utility
company requirements and/or in the absence of
local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel
Gas Code (NFGC), ANSI Z223.1. In Canada, use the
latest edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and
Propane installation code.
Apply a thin coat of pipe compound to all threaded
male ends. Compound must be of the type
resistant to the action of LP gas.
To ensure proper water heater operation, the gas
pipe and gas meter must be sized correctly.
If flexible connectors are used, the minimum
inside diameter must be 3/4" or greater and the
rated capacity of the connector must be equal
to or greater than the BTU capacity of the water
heater. See manufacturer information for the
gas connector. Lengths over 36 inches are not
recommended.
DO NOT use excessive force when tightening
the pipe sections. Excessive force can damage
the water heater, especially when Teflon pipe
compound is used.
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