Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)
Filling the Water Heater
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater.
To fill the water heater with water:
1.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han- dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.
2.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.
3.To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water heater and the piping.
4.Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Wiring
The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if, (1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong grounded receptacle available. This unit must have a grounded outlet to operate.
7' MAXIMUM
CORD LENGTH (Factory supplied)
You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between the water heater and junction box when the power cord is not used.
WARNING
Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suitable receptacle and/or local codes prohibit use of a power cord, field wiring must be provided.
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent elec- trician. Contact a local electrical contractor and/or the local electric utility.
WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for 110/120 volts only. DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult your electric company.
CAUTION
If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was alu- minum for the old water heater, replace it with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. Contact a local electrical contractor and/or the local electric utility.
OPTIONAL Field Installed Wiring
1.Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a cir- cuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a sepa- rate disconnect switch.
2.Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker.
3.A standard 1⁄2″ conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection.
4.Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heaters junction box.
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