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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
REQUIRED ABILITY
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent
to that of a qualified installer or service agency in the field involved.
See
Important Definitions
(page 3). Plumbing and electrical work
is required.
GENERAL
The installation must conform with these instructions and the local
code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power
company. In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply
with the latest editions of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
or the
Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1
. The
National Electrical Code
may be
ordered from: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269. The
Canadian Electrical Code
is available from
the Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley
Road, Cleveland, OH 44131.
Do NOT
test electrical system before heater is filled with water, follow
the
START UP
procedure in the
OPERATION
section of this manual.
The principal components of the heater are identified in the
Features
and Components
(page 8).
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause severe burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the
physically or mentally disabled are at
highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or shower-
ing.
Temperature limiting devices such as
thermostatic point-of-use mixing
valves must be installed when
required by codes and to ensure safe
temperatures at fixtures.
MIXING VALVE USAGE
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to
a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing,
dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely
to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include
the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/developmentally
disabled. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these
groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a maximum
water temperature at the hot water tap, then you must take special
precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature
setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a
MIXING VALVE, should be used at the hot water taps used by these
people or at the water heater.
MIXING VALVES
for reducing point of use temperature are available
and are to be set at a maximum of 125 degree F. Consult a qualified
installer or service agency. Follow all manufacturer’s Instructions for
installation of these valves. Before changing the factory setting on the
thermostat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.
Toxic Chemical Hazard
WARNING
●
Do not connect to non-potable water system.
CONTAMINATED WATER
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating system(s)
or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance.
Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not
be introduced into this system.
CIRCULATING PUMP
Field installed circulating pumps should be of all bronze construction.
INSULATION BLANKETS
Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external
use on electric water heaters but are not necessary with this product.
The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat
loss encountered with storage tank heaters.
Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater,
you should follow these instructions below. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fire, serious personal injury, or death.
•
Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve
with an insulation blanket.
•
Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the
water heater or nearby for future reference.
•
Do obtain new warning and instruction labels for placement on
the blanket directly over the existing labels.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Explosion Hazard
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
must comply with
ANSI Z21.22-
CSA 4.4
and
ASME
code.
Properly sized temperature-
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.
Can cause serious injury or death.
This water heater is provided with a properly rated/sized and 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
.
Printed on 7/25/2022 7:17 AM CT
