Ensure that there is no movement of the clamped assembly once it is completed.

IV) Water Pipe Connections

Water piping and fittings should be installed as shown in Figure 8.

1.Close main water supply and drain the piping system where water heater is to be connected.

2.Water heater “inlet” and “outlet” are identified in the top cover (see figure 8).

3.When attaching solder (sweat) fittings, DO NOT APPLY

HEAT DIRECTLY TO THE WATER HEATER

NIPPLES or the plastic liners will be damaged. Sweat adapters to the first section of the water piping before threading onto the water heater.

4.Install a manual shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. It is good plumbing practice to include unions at the hot and cold connections as shown. (Fig. 8)

5.IMPORTANT: Before putting the water heater into service, make sure that a properly rated and sized temperature and pressure relief valve is installed in the designated fitting in the water heater. The relief pressure marked on the relief valve must not exceed that stated on the rating plate of the water heater.

IMPORTANT: The relief valve must be connected to a discharge or drain pipe no smaller in size than the outlet of the relief valve. This pipe must not be valved, plugged, allowed to freeze, or be restricted in any way. Terminate close to a drain of adequate capacity.

The relief valve is necessary to avoid excessive water pressure or water temperature from developing. Such a condition could cause serious personal injury due to scalding or serious physical damage to the water heater. This safety device shall be checked annually for proper operation.

Check local Codes.

6.With water piping installed, check that a hot water faucet served by the water heater is open and that the heater drain valve is closed. Open the cold water supply valve and fill the

water heater and piping system with water. When an uninterrupted stream of water flows from the faucet, the system is full. Close faucet. Check for leaks and repair as necessary.

7.Connect a hose to the drain valve and connect to drain. Open drain and let water run until clear to flush out any foreign

matter that may have entered the system. Once flushed, close the drain valve and disconnect hose.

V)Gas Service

Gas piping and fitting shall be installed as shown in Figure 9. Check that a properly sized gas meter and regulator are available to service the water heater. If other appliances are using the same meter and regulator, ensure that the capacity of the meter and regulator matches that of the combined input of all appliances connected to it. The gas control supplied with this water heater is designed for a maximum inlet pressure of 0.5 p.s.i. (14" water column).

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