Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Water Piping
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- )erature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groupsor if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
)lumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufactur- ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with ¼" water connections.
Ira water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such
as one having a
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Installation | Kit |
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FLEXIBLE |
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WATER |
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CONNECTORS |
| VALVE |
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| INLET | ||
HOT OUTLET |
| WATERCOLINE | |
TO HOUSE |
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THREADED TO | THREADED TO |
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SWEAT COUPLING | SWEAT | COUPLING | |
3,4" THREADEDNIPPLE | 314" THp_ELADED | ||
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PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet connec- tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank.
•Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the
threaded end of the
tors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet of the water heater.
•Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around
the threaded end of the
connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater.
NOTE: Your water heater is super insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can be
accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater.
(Do not cap or plug)
6" AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN