American Water Heater 1010 319869-000 Water Piping Mixing Valve Usage, Hotter Water can Scald

WATER PIPING - MIXING VALVE USAGE

SUGGESTED PIPING

ARRANGEMENT

FOR TOP

CONNECTIONS

SHUT-OFF VALVE

TEMPERED POTABLE WATER

COLD WATER

INLET

THERMAL

EXPANSION

TANK

MIXING

VALVE

(OPTIONAL)

PIPE INSULATION (RECOMMENDED)

METAL

DRAIN PAN

TEMPERED POTABLE WATER

TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE

PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG)

6 in. (15cm)

MAX.

AIR GAP

DRAIN VALVE	FLOOR
	TO SUITABLE DRAIN
	DRAIN
FIGURE 3
This appliance has been design certified as complying with	CPVC, PEX or polybutylene. DO NOT use PVC water
ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3 (latest revision) for water heaters	piping.
and is considered suitable for:	DO NOT use any pumps, valves, or fittings that are not
Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered	compatible with potable water.
suitable for water (potable) heating.	DO NOT use valves that may cause excessive restriction
	to water flow. Use full flow ball or gate valves only.
The Hybrid water heater is a unique design that it combines	DO NOT use any lead based solder in potable water
the technology of both the storage tank and tankless type	lines. Use appropriate tin-antimony or other equivalent
water heaters. A tankless water heater ensures a fixed	material.
constant outlet water temperature, this is achieved by	DO NOT tamper with the gas control/thermostat, igniter,
modulating the water flow to ensure that this temperature	flammable vapor sensor or temperature and pressure
is maintained. In the Hybrid the water supply is heated	relief valve. Tampering voids all warranties. Only qualified
as it flows through the heat exchanger over the burners	service technicians should service these components.
similar to the tankless water heaters. The heated water is	DO NOT use with piping that has been treated with
than stored in the top of the storage tank.	chromates, boiler seal, or other chemicals.
The tank outlet water temperature will be within a maximum	DO NOT add any chemicals to the system piping which
of 5°F (2.8°C) of the display set-point when the unit ends	will contaminate the potable water supply.
the call for heat.
If required by local codes or if a higher fixed temperature	HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:
is required, a mixing valve can be installed as shown on	Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water
Figure3.	heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating,
	clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs
Please note the following:	can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
The system should be installed only with piping that is	people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot
suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper,	water than others. These include the elderly, children,

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