Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Water Piping

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCAL_. Water heaters are intended to

produce hot water. Water heated to a temperatu_ which will satisfyclothes washing, dish washing,and other sanitizing needs

can scald and pen_anently injure you upon contact, Some peo- de a_e more like/y to be permanently injured by hot water (_w1n other_ These indude the elder_, children, the infirm, or physicak ly/mentally handicapped.If anyone usinghot water in your home Etsinto one of these groups or if thore is a local code or state law

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a c_ain _ra_rau_

wat_- at the hot wa_erta_ th_

_u must take spechl preca_on_ In addition to using the

possibletemperatu_ settingthat satisfiesyour hot water needs,

l a means such as a mixing valve, shouldbe used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heote_. Mbdng valves

are availableat plumbing supplyor hardware store_ Follow man- ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before

changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the '_remperatoreRegulation" section in this manual

This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems

or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appli- ance.

If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means

shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.

2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water

inlet is markedcold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape

around the threaded end of _e threaded-to-swear coupling and around both ends of the ¾ threaded nipple. Using flexi-

ble connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the coldwater inlet of the water heater.

NOTE: This 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.

INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING

SEARS INSTALLATION KIT

COLD INLET

WATER LINE

THREADED TO SHUTOFF

SVVEATCOUPUNG VALVE

THREADED TO

SVVEATCOUPLING3/4" THREADED NIPPLE

TEMPERATURE-

PRESSURERELIEF

VALVE

HOT OUTLET

TO HOUSE

NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that didec-

tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pope.

The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the

water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4inch water connections.

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter

before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connec-

tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet or it will harm the dip tube.

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 threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the ¾" threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, con-

nect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet on the water heater.

NIPPLE

DISCHARGE PIPE

(Do not cap or plug)

PROVIDE A 6" AIR GAP BETWEEN THE

END OF THE

DISCHARGE PIPE

AND DRAIN

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