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■ Connect the cold water line to the 1/2" NPT female fitting on the top of the heater (use Teflon tape on threaded connections).
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FILLING THE TANK
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Personal Damage: Never operate the heater with the cold water inlet valve closed or before filling with water per the filling instructions. Failure to do so will cause damage and can void element warranty.
■Locate the hot water drain screw at the
■Ensure the screw is tight by turning clockwise with a screwdriver.
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This is a bronze tank. When connecting to galvanized pipe, always use a dielectric union to reduce corrosion due to galvanic action between dissimilar metals.
■Locate the hot water outlet identified
OUTLET.
■Connect the hot water line to the 1/2" NPT female fitting on the top of the tank (use Teflon tape on threaded connections).
■When tightening, grip the tank fittings with a wrench to minimize stress.
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C | T & P VALVE |
■T & P valve comes included and
■T & P valve is available through your InSinkErator dealer.
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Heater is not to be hard wired.
B | ■ The water heater electrical switch |
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■ Power the tank by pushing switch to “ON” position.
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