Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water
Heater
Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater.
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QTurn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or
water meter_
QAttach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors Open the water heater drain valve, Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
Qa. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be
cut with a hacksaw approximately 4" away from where they connect to the water
heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made
later if necessary: Disconnect the tempera-
valve_ The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed,
Qb. If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater_ These pieces should be saved since they may be needed when
reconnecting the new water heater.
Disconnect the
drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve° The water heater is now completely disconnect- ed and ready to be removed.
J | _,WARNING |
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The water passingour=lye | may be extreme- | |
ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person,
QCheck again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect
the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box,
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the[
old water heater, This causes the water heater to be[ much heavier than norma! and this residue, if spilled out, I
cou d causestain rig. | I |
