InSinkErator 154 Connecting to Water Supply, Filling the Tank, Connecting to Electrical Supply

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CONNECTING TO WATER SUPPLY

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■ Locate the cold water inlet identified

 

 

 

INLET.

 

 

 

■ Ensure the dip tube, supplied to carry

 

 

 

cold water from the tank top to the

 

 

 

bottom, is in the cold water inlet.

■ 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

A

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 front-bottom of the tank.

■Ensure the screw is tight by turning clockwise with a screwdriver.

B

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.

B

 

 

 

■ Open a nearby hot water faucet to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

permit air to escape.

 

 

 

 

■ Fully open the cold water inlet valve,

 

 

 

 

filling the heater and piping.

 

 

 

 

■ Leave “hot” faucet open until good

 

 

 

 

flow of water occurs (evacuates air

 

 

 

 

in lines).

 

 

 

 

■ Close hot water faucet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

T & P VALVE

(PRE-INSTALLED ON SOME MODELS)

■T & P valve comes included and pre-installed on some InSinkErator models. Consult local codes and regulations for proper installation and use of required T & P valve.

■T & P valve is available through your InSinkErator dealer.

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CONNECTING TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

A

 

 

■ Check all connections to ensure they

 

 

 

 

 

 

are tight and that there are no leaks.

 

 

 

 

■ Plug 3-1/2 ft. water heater power cord

 

 

 

 

into a grounded 120 volt A.C. three pin

 

 

 

 

receptacle. Ensure that it is protected

 

 

 

 

by a 15 to 20 Amp fuse and is

 

 

 

 

grounded in accordance with all local

 

 

 

 

codes and ordinances.

Heater is not to be hard wired.

B

■ The water heater electrical switch

 

is located at the front-top of tank.

■ Power the tank by pushing switch to “ON” position.

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