HOTTERWATERCANSCALD:Waterheatersareintended

toproducehotwater.Waterheatedto a temperaturewhich

wiltsatisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizing

needscanscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Some

peoplearemorelikelytobepermanentlyinjuredby hotwater

thanothers.Theseincludetheelderly,children,theinfirm,or

physically/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterin

yourhomefitsintooneofthesegroupsorifthereisalocalcode

orstatelawrequiringa certaintemperaturewateratthehotwater

tap,thenyoumusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditiontousing

thelowestpossibletemperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyourhot

waterneeds,ameanssuchasamixingvalveshouldbeusedat

thehotwatertapsusedbythesepeopleoratthewaterheater.

Mixingvalvesareavailableatplumbingsupplyor hardware

stores.Followmanufacturersinstructionsforinstallationofthe

valves.Beforechangingthefactorysettingonthethermostat,

readtheTemperature Regulation section in this manual.
See Figure 7(below) for mixing valve usage.
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HOTWATER <[_
OUTLET COLD
WATER
INLET
NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion ofhot and cold
water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric
unions orcouplings be installed on this water heater when
connected to copper pipe.
1. Look at the topcover of the water heater. The hot water outlet
is marked hot. Put two or three turns ofteflon tape around
the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and
around both ends of the 3/4" threaded nipple. Using flexible
connectors, connect the hot water pipe to the hotwater outlet
of the water heater.
2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet
is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around
the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and
around both ends of the 3/4" threaded nipple. Using flexible
connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet
of the water heater.
NOTE: Your water heater is insulated to minimize heat
loss from the tank. Further reduction inheat loss can be
accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the
water heater.
HOT COLD
41_ <1_
TEMPEREE
WATER
OUTLET TO COLD WATER
f _ INLET ON
WATER HEATER
FROM HOT WATER
*MIXING OUTLET ON
VALVE WATER HEATER
FIGURE 7.
Figure 8 shows the attachment of the water piping to the
water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4" water
connections.
Ifa water heater isinstalled in aclosed water supply system; such
as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter
with acheck valve, etc.., in the coldwater supply; means must
be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the localutility
or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.
NOTE: Ifusing copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter tothe water inlet connection.
Donot solder the water supply lines directly tothe cold water
inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank.
Property Damage Hazard
HOT \COLD
FIGURE8.
TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
RELIEF
VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6 INCH MAXIMUM
AIR GAP
•Avoid water heater damage.
•Install thermal expansion tank ifnecessary.
• Do notapply heat to cold water inlet.
•Contact qualified installer or service agency.

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& P Valve and Pipe Insulation

Locate the temperature andpressure relief valve onthe water
heater (also known as aT&P relief valve). See Figure 9.
Locate the slit running the length of the T&P relief valve
insulation.
Spread the slit open and fit the insulation over the T&P relief
valve. See Figure 9. Apply gentle pressure to the insulation
to ensure that it isfully seated on the T&P Relief Valve. Once
seated, secure the insulation with duct tape, electrical tape, or
equivalent. IMPORTANT: The insulation and tape must not