NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that
1.Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the
2.Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the
NOTE: Your water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater.
FIGURE 8.
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation
Remove insulation for T & P valve and pipe connections from carton.
Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line. Make sure that the insulation is against the top cover of the heater.
Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve.
Secure all insulation using tape.
FIGURE 9.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.
The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4, and the code requirements of ASME.
If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above paragraph.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate. (For electric heaters, watts x 3.412 equals Btu/hr input rate)
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not be removed from its designated opening nor plugged.
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