Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Water Piping
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto
)reduce hot water. Water heated to a temperaturewhichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andother sanitizingneeds canscaldand permanently iniureyou uponcontact.Somepeo- )leare more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredby hot water than others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical- ly/mentally handicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in your home fits into oneofthesegroupsor if there is a localcode or state law requiringa certaintemperature waterat the hot water tap, then _)umusttakespecialprecautionsIn. additionto usingthe lowest _ossibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyourhot water needs, a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman- ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation"sectioninthismanual.
This water heater shall nor be connected to any heating systems
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
ble connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the coldwater inlet of the water heater.
NOTE: This water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can be
accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater.
INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING
SEARS INSTALLATION KIT
COLD INLET
WATER LINE
THREADED TO SHUTOFF
SWEAT COUPLING
or component(s) used with a non-potable water hearing appli-
2d_ce.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having a
THREADED TO
SWEAT COUPLING
3/4" THREADED
NIPPLE
TEMPERATURE-
shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the
local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.
PRESSURERELIEF
VALVE
HOT OUTLET
TO HOUSE
NOTE: To rotect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water _ tings, it is strongly recommended that dielec-
tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 74 inch water connections.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connec- tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the
cold water inlet or it will harm the dip tube.
1.Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the
nect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet on the water heater.
3/4" THREADED'
NIPPLE
DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug)
PROVIDE A 6" AIR GAP BETWEEN THE
END OF THE
DISCHARGE PIPE
AND DRAIN
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