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1- BEFORE INSTALLATION
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION & USE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH.
By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty. Once the heater is
installed, do not return product to the place of purchase. If you have any questions regarding the warranty or
product return policies, please contact us at 1-800-543-6163.
Inspect all components. The contents of your box should include the following components:
TankBuddy™ Unit
½“ Ferrule (2x)
½“ Nut (2x)
⅝” Tube to ¾“ NPT Female Adapter (1x)
Push-to Connect Fitting (With ½” Copper Pipe Sample) (2x)
Cable Clamp (2x)
Wire Nuts (1x)
Pigtail Cord (1x)
What you will need to install:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Pipe Cutter
Adjustable Wrench
Teflon Tape
Tape Measure/Ruler
Pencil (recommended for marking measurements when cutting pipe)
Needle-Nose Pliers (not required but may be beneficial)
2- SELECTING A LOCATION TO INSTALL
This product is designed to be installed indoors only, in series with your pre-existing tank water heater.
DO NOT install this product in a location where it may be subject to freezing temperatures. If the water inside
your unit freezes, it can cause severe and permanent damage that is not covered under your warranty.
DO NOT locate the water heater in a location that is difficult to access.
SCALD RISK
: Make sure that the water heater and hot water outlet pipe are out of the reach of children so they
cannot tamper with the temperature controls or injure themselves by touching the hot water outlet pipe. The
outlet water pipe can get very hot.
This product does NOT require venting.
Avoid installing your unit in a location prone to excessive humidity, moisture, or dust, or in an area where it may
be splashed with water or other liquids. DO NOT install under water pipes or air conditioning lines that might
leak or condense moisture that could then drip onto the heater. DO NOT install above electrical boxes or
junctions.
If you plan to install your water heater on a second floor or in a heated attic space, make sure that you follow all
code requirements for such installations as required for your area. You can install an active water leak detector
and shutoff valve designed to turn off your water supply in the event that a leak is ever detected.
