Positionthevalvedownwardandprovidetubingsothatany dischargewillexitonlywithin6inches(153mm)above,orat anydistancebelowthestructuralfloorBecertainthatnocontact. ismadewithanyliveelectricalpart.Thedischargeopening must not be blockedor reducedin size underany
circumstancesExcessivelength,over30feet(9..14m),oruse ofmorethanfourelbowscancauserestrictionandreducethe
dischargecapacityofthevalve.
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No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must
be allowed to discharge water in quantities should
circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause property damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
*Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
*Shall not be plugged or blocked.
*Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.
•Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the
•Shall terminate at an adequate drain.
•Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting valves are available.
Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.
The
Ifaftermanuallyoperatingthevalve,itfailstocompletelyreset andcontinuesto releasewater,immediatelyclosethecold waterinlettothewaterheater,followthedraininginstructions,
HOTCOLD
HOT m
(DO NOT PLUG OR CAP)
'AIR6GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
FIGURE 10.
Filling the Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
*Avoid water heater damage.
- Fill tankwith water before operating.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.
To fill the water heater with water:
1.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower front of the water heater.
2.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.
3.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.
4.Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
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