Instructions for Installation
Removing the Old Water Heater
QTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater.
watertheaterat the water shutoff valve
QTUrnorwa ermeter."OFF"the water supply to the
('_ a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi-
too short. Additional cuts can be made later if neces-
valve. The water heater is now completely disconnect- the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes
ed and ready to be removed.
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Attach | a | to | water |
hose | the | heater drain | |
valve and put | the other end in a floor | ||
heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot dwrateainr faorucetoutdoorswhich. willOpenrelievthepresswateru e in the water heater and speed draining,
The water passing out of the drain
&WARNING
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.
with a pipe wrench at the union in each
l_]liheater,ne, Alsloosendisconnethe ctwohegalvanizedpipiremaipipesn- ing to the water heater. These pieces should be saved since they may be needed
Disconnect the
valve. The water heater is now completely
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disconnected and ready to be removed.
QCheck again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electri-
cal supply connection from the water heater junction
bOX.
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated I
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in the old water heater. This causes the water[
_ | heater to be much heavier than normal and this | |
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| residue, if spilled out, could cause staining. |
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