Instructions / Assembly
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For increased energy efficiency, some water
heaters have been supplied with two sections of
pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according to
the illustrations above, that best meets your
requirements.
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the general
public, for external use on gas 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.
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 will interfere with the safe
operation of the blower assembly.
DO NOT cover the burner access door,
jacket door, combination gas control
(thermostat) or pressure and temperature
relief valve.
DO NOT apply insulation to the bottom
of the water heater or the area where
the combustion air inlet openings and
Flammable Vapor Sensor are located. This
area must be unobstructed so as not to
restrict combustion air flow to the burner or
operation of the sensor.
Inspect the insulation blanket frequently
making certain it has not sagged and it is
not restricting the air flow to the combustion
air inlet openings (perforation holes) or the
Flammable Vapor sensor located at the lower
perimeter of the water heater jacket. This
could result in an unsafe operating condition.
WARNING: If
local codes require
external application
of insulation
blanket kits the
manufacturer’s
instructions
included with the
kit must be
carefully followed.
Typical vertical piping arrangement
Typical horizontal piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, this water heater has been supplied with T&P
insulation. Please install the insulation as shown below.
T&P Insulation Installation
Typical Side Connect T & P Arrangement.
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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.
Ensure the T&P Valve
opening is not obstructed
by the insulation.
Installing the water heater