Operating instructions
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For increased energy efficiency, some 
water heaters have been supplied with 
two 24” sections of pipe insulation. 
Please install the insulation, according 
to the illustrations above, that best meets 
your requirements.
Typical vertical piping arrangement
Typical horizontal piping arrangement
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Insulation blankets, available to the 
general public, for external use on electric 
water heaters are not necessary. The 
purpose of an insulation blanket is to 
reduce the standby heat loss encountered 
with storage tank heaters. This water 
heater meets or exceeds the National 
Appliance Energy Conservation Act 
standards with respect to insulation and 
standby loss requirements making an 
insulation blanket unnecessary. 
The manufacturer’s warranty does not 
cover any damage or defect caused by 
installation, attachment or use of  
any type of energy saving or other 
unapproved devices (other than those 
authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto 
or in conjunction with the water heater. 
The use of unauthorized energy saving 
devices may shorten the life of the water 
heater and may endanger life and property.
The manufacturer disclaims any 
responsibility for such loss or injury 
resulting from the use of such 
unauthorized devices.
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CAUTION: If local codes require the 
application of an external insulation 
blanket to this water heater, pay careful 
attention to the following so as not to 
restrict the proper function and 
operation of the water heater:
 Do not cover the operating or warning 
labels attached to the water heater or 
attempt to relocate them on the exterior 
of insulation blanket.
  Do not apply insulation to the top of 
the water heater. This could interfere 
with the safe operation of the electrical 
junction box.
 Do not cover the jacket access panel(s) 
to the thermostat(s) and heating 
element(s), or pressure and temperature 
relief valve.
 Inspect the insulation blanket frequently.
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WARNING: If local 
codes require external 
application of insulation 
blanket kits the 
manufacturer’s instructions 
included with the kit must 
be carefully followed.
Insulation Blankets










