Instruction Manual

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Preparing for the New Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
MIXING VALVE USAGE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About Location........................................................................................................................................... 8
Insulation Blankets................................................................................................................................................................... 8
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Water Piping .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................. 9-10
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation (Selected Models) ........................................................................................................ 10
WIRING DIAGRAMS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
WIRING ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
TEMPERATURE REGULATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Temperature Adjustment ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Thermal Expansion ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
“Air” in Hot Water Faucets.................................................................................................................................................. 14
High Water Temperature Shut Off System ........................................................................................................................ 14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ................................................................................................................... 15
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ............................................................................................................................... 15-16
Element Cleaning/Replacement .................................................................................................................................... 16-18
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Service ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ............................................................................................................................................ 20
REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................................................ 21-23
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24-25
NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
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