Operating instructions

10
Installing the water heater.
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
a 2-3/8” section of pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according
to the illustrations above, that best meets
your requirements.
Slip the insulation cover over the T&P
Valve through the center hole and align
the hole in the side with the opening of
the T&P Valve.
Typical top connection arrangement
Typical side connection arrangement
Relief Valve Insulation Installation
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CAUTION: Ensure
the T&P Valve opening is
not obstructed by the
insulation.
Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
factory installed internal or external heat
traps in the hot outlet and cold water inlet
openings.
NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the HOT
or COLD water connections. If sweat
connections are used, sweat tubing to
adapter before fitting adapter to the water
connections on heater. Any heat applied to
the water supply fittings will permanently
damage the dip tube and/or heat traps.