Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater
Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater.
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@Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater a the water shutoff valve or water meter.
(_ a. If you have copper piping tO the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi-
the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if neces-
sary. Disconnect the
valve. The water heater is now completely disconnect-
ed and ready to be removed.
mately four inches away from where they connect to
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Attach a hose to the water heater drain |
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valve | and put the | other end | in | a floor | |
heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot |
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water faucet which will relieve pressure | U | ||||
drain | or outdoors. | Open | the | water | |
in the water heater and speed draining,
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valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the
water flow is directed away from any person.
Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electri-
The water _'passingWARNINGoutof the drain __1 t1__ cal supply connection from the water heater junction
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If you have galvanized pipe to the water
with a pipe wrench at the union in each lineheater. Also, loosendisconnectthe twothegalvanizedpiping remainpipes- ing to the water heater. These pieces should be saved since they may be needed
Disconnect the
heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain
valve. The water heater is now completely when reconnecting the new water heater.
disconnected and ready to be removed.
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box.
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated ] in the old water heater. This causes the water /
__1_._ | residue, if spilled out, | could cause staining. | and this | ] |
heater to be much | heavier than normal |
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