Weil-McLain PLUS-E017-A/1206 manual A2 Water heater pipingcontinued, Drain valve

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A2 Water heater piping  continued

Figure 2

Piping — OPTION 1 GOLD Plus 30/40/60/80 or Plus 40/60/80

(See Figure 3, page 10, for Option 2, required for Massachusetts)

An expansion tank may be required on the DHW piping.See Thermal expansion WARNING on page 13. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

When the water supply pressure is higher than 70 psig, install a pressure-reducing valve on the cold water supply line to prevent leakage from the T & P relief valve.

Drain valve

GOLD Plus 30/40/60/80 Option 1

Apply the following and Figure 2 to water heaters other than those installed in Massachusetts. For Commonwealth of Massachusetts installations, see Option 2, Figure 3, page 9.

1.Install the ¾” NPT brass tee (supplied with water heater) in the domestic water inlet piping using suitable pipe dope or tape, located as shown in Figure 2.

2.Pipe the drain valve off of the brass tee as shown in Figure 2, using suitable pipe dope or tape.

3.For jurisdictions requiring a vacuum breaker, use the piping shown in Figure 3, page 9, (Option 2).

Part Number PLUS-E017-A/1206