Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

ACAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled 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.

To fill the water heater with water:

Close the water beater 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 be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,

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

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 beater, obtain the service of a com- petent electrician or contact your local electric utility.

_,WARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE

ONLY:Thiswater heaterisequippedfor 1101120voltsonly.DO

NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE,Failureto usethe correctvoltagecancauseproblemswhichcanresult in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURYOR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you haveanyquestionsor doubtsconsultyourelectriccompany.

&CAUTION

If wiling 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 andlor the local

electric utility.

USE WITHOUT POWER CORD

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

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ing on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker

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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

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

_,WARNINGI

Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suitable recepta- cle and/or local codes prohibit use of a power cord, field wiring

must be prov ded.

CONDUIT

GREEN

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