GENERAL SAFETY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE

2

Temperature Adjustment

11

GENERAL SAFETY

3

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3

Thermal Expansion

12

INTRODUCTION

4

Strange Sounds

12

Preparing for the New Installation

4

Operational Conditions

12

NOTES

4

Smelly Water

12

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

5

“Air” in Hot Water Faucets

12

WIRING DIAGRAMS

6

High Water Temperature Shut Off System

12

MIXING VALVE USAGE

7

PERIODICMAINTENANCE

12

LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

8

Anode Rod Inspection

12-13

Facts to Consider About Location

8

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

13

Insulation Blankets

8

Draining

13

INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER

8

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

13

Water Piping

8-9

Service

13

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

9-10

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

14

Filling the Water Heater

10

REPAIR PARTS LIST

15

T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation (Selected Models)

10

TROUBLESHOOTING

16

TEMPERATUREREGULATION

11

WARRANTY

Insert

3

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