Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater.
WARNING
If the main gas line shutoff valve sew- ing all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFP' the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is completed.
QDisconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which must be used for proper operation.
®a, If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away
from where they connect to the
QTurn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shut off valve or water meter. Some installa-
tions require that the water be turned off to the entire house.
QCheck again to make sure the gas
supply is "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the gas supply con- nection from the gas control valve.
Attach a hose to the water heater
drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the
water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which wilt relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
WARNING
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid beingscalded, make sure all connections are tight and t_at the water flow is directed away from any person. _
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If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater, loosen the two galva-
nized pipes with a pipe wrench at the Union in each line. Also dis-
connect the piping remaining to the water heater. These pieces should be saved since they may be needed when reconnecting the new water heater. Disconnect the
CAUTION
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater
to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.
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