SECTION V: WATER CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Failure to install and maintain a new, listed temperature and pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim, which might result from excessive temperature and pressures.
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet to be open for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance, which is connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipes as hot water begins to flow. Do not smoke or have open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
Keep clear of the combination temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line outlet. The discharge may be hot enough to cause scald injury. The water is under pressure and may splash.
CAUTION
If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples in front or side of the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the adapter before fitting the adapter to the water connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied to the nipples containing a plastic liner.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS
1.BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE. After shutting off the main water supply, open a faucet to relieve the water line pressure to prevent any water from leaking out of the pipes while making the water connections to the water heater. The COLD water inlet and HOT water outlet are identified on the water heater. Make the proper plumbing connections between the water heater and the plumbing system to the house. Install a
2.If this water heater is installed in a closed water supply system, such as the one having a
3. After installation of the water lines, open the main | Water temperature over 125°F | |
water supply valve and fill the water heater. While | (52°C) can cause severe burns | |
the water heater is filling, open several hot water | instantly or death from scalds. | |
Children, disabled and elderly | ||
faucets to allow air to escape from the water system. | ||
When a steady stream of water flows through the | are at highest risk of being | |
scalded. | ||
faucets, close them and check all water connections | ||
Review this instruction manual | ||
for possible leaks. | ||
before setting temperature | ||
4. Never operate the water heater without first being | at water heater. | |
Feel water before bathing or | ||
certain it is filled with water. | ||
showering. | ||
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SCALDING | Temperature limiting valves are | |
| available. | |
This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any | Figure 9. Scald Warning | |
faucet in the system. Be careful whenever using hot water to |
avoid scalding injury. Certain appliances such as dishwashers
and automatic clothes washers may require increased temperature water. By setting the thermostat on this water heater to obtain the increased temperature water required by these appliances, you might create the potential for scald injury. To protect against injury, you should install an ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch supply lines. Such valves are available from the local plumbing supplier. The following chart details the relationship of water temperature and time with regard to scald injury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your applications.
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