NOTICE: If pipe insulation is used, ensure that the thickness does not exceed ½”. Insulation thicker than ½” can interfere with the Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes.

Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation

 

 

 

 

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Typical vertical piping arrangement

Typical horizontal piping arrangement

For increased energy efficiency, some

Please install the insulation, according to

water heaters have been supplied with

the illustrations above, that best meets

two 24” sections of pipe insulation.

your requirements.

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions

Heat Trap

 

For increased energy efficiency, some

These heat traps may require a minimum

 

water heaters have been supplied with

of one (1) 90° 3/4” NPT elbow and may

 

factory installed 3/4” NPT heat traps in

require an additional 90° 3/4” NPT elbow

 

the hot outlet line and cold water inlet

or a 3/4” coupling depending on your

 

line.

installation needs. See Illustration of

 

 

nipples and heat traps on page 31.

 

 

 

 

 

 

During Installation of this water heater...........

Operating Instructions Care

DO

DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is within the range specified on the rating plate.

DO provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code.

DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on the rating plate.

DO allow enough time for joint cement vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power to the water heater.

Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes

DON’T

DON’T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of the water heater jacket.

DON’T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes.

DON’T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary. This should only be done by a qualified service technician. A new burner access door gasket must be installed on any burner access door that has been removed.

and Cleaning Troubleshooting

Location of Dilution Air Holes

DO ensure that the venting system

 

complies with the guidelines found in the Use

 

and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas

 

Code.

 

DO contact a qualified service technician

 

if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit. The

 

burner chamber is designed to be sealed

 

utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant

 

screws.

DON’T install this water heater where standing water may occur. The base of the water heater is meant to be mounted on a dry surface.

DON’T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is damaged or broken.

Burner Access

Sight Glass

Door Grommet

 

Tips Customer Service

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GE AP13787 Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation, Heat Trap, During Installation of this water heater

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