Instructions for Installation

Removing the Old Water Heater

QTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater.

watertheaterat the water shutoff valve

QTUrnorwa ermeter."OFF"the water supply to the

('_ a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi-

too short. Additional cuts can be made later if neces-

smaartely.Disfourconnectinchestheawaytempefromaturwhere-p ssutheyr rconnectlief valveto drain fine. When the water heater is drained, discon- nect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain

valve. The water heater is now completely disconnect- the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes

ed and ready to be removed.

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Attach	a	to	water
	hose	the	heater drain
valve and put		the other end in a floor

heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot dwrateainr faorucetoutdoorswhich. willOpenrelievthepresswateru e in the water heater and speed draining,

The water passing out of the drain

&WARNING

valve may be extremely hot. To

avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the

water flow is directed away from any person.

_[_-- '[1Ob. If you have galvanized pipe to the water

with a pipe wrench at the union in each

l_]liheater,ne, Alsloosendisconnethe ctwohegalvanizedpipiremaipipesn- ing to the water heater. These pieces should be saved since they may be needed

Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge pipe. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain

valve. The water heater is now completely

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disconnected and ready to be removed.

QCheck again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electri-

cal supply connection from the water heater junction

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Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated I

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in the old water heater. This causes the water[

-_lb	_	heater to be much heavier than normal and this
		residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.