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Water Piping

WARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to

produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitiz- ing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon con- tact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured bY hot water than others. These include tile elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits ,nto one of thesegroups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain tem- perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take spe- cial precautions, in addition to usingthe lowest possibletem- perature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some type of tempeffng device, such asa mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the

water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for

installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting

on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" 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 appliance.

. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns

teflon tape around the threaded end of the threade6 to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the ¾" threaded nipple, Using flexible connectors, connect

the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater.

NOTE: This water heater is super insulated to mini- mize heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in

heat loss can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater.

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

WARNING

At the time of manufacture this water heater was equipped with a temperature-pressure relief valve. For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures in this water heater, install temperature-pressure protective equipment

required by local codes, but not less than a combination temperature-pressure relief valve certified by nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic

NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, ]t is strongly recommended that di-

electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe.

The illustration Shows the attachment of the water piping

to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with ¾ inch water connections.

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an

adapter before attaching the adaptor to the cord water inlet connection. Do not solder the cold water supply llne directly to the cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage -thetank.

1.Look at the top cover of the water heater. The 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 ¼" threaded nip- ple. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet on the water heater.

INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING

SEARS INSTALLATION KIT

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Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, the latest edition ANSI Z21.22. This valve must be marked with

a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater (150 Ibs./sq. in.). The reh'ef valve must be marked with discharge capacity not less than the water heater Btu inpu. rate as shown on the model rating plate.

Install the temperature-pressure relief valve directly into the fitting of the water heater. Position the valve downward and

prov,_e tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches above, or at any distance below the structural floor.

Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced ,'nsize under any circumstances. Excessive length, over 15 feet, or use of more than two elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve.

No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6" air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or damage property, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities

should circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water

flow may. cause property damage.

The Discharge Pipe:

-Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe Size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restriction.

-Must not be plugged or blocked.

-Must be of mater,'ailisted for hot water distribution.

-Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both

the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe.

-Must terminate at an adequate drain.

-Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.

If the water heater is installed using a check valve in tff water line or a water meter with a check valve, contac the local uti]ity or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.

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