Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

A CAUTION

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Never use this water heater unless it is completely filed with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng ON' gas to the water heater.

You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring.

If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to con- nect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a com- petent electrician or contact your local electric utility.

To flU the water heater with water:

Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to

the right (clockwise), The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.

Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.

NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.

To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by

opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the

water heater and the piping.

Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.

Wiring

USE WITH POWER CORD

The water heater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord which can he used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,

(1)local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle available.

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AWARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE

ONLY: This water heater is equipped for 110/120 volts only. DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you haveany questionsor doubts consultyour electric company.

ACAUTION

If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was alu- minum for the old water heater, replace it with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent elec- trician. Contact a local electrical contractor and/or the local electric utility.

USE WITHOUT POWER CORD

If power cord cannot be used, then follow these wiring instruc- tions.

1.Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when work- ing on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch.

2.Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker.

You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between

the water heater and junction box when the power cord is not used.

GROUND SCREW

AWARNING[

Do not usean extensioncord.If there isnot a suitablerecepta-J cleand/orlocalcedespmhibit useof a powercord,fieldwiring

must be provded.

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