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Installation

Figure 2  — Typical installation methods using Water Heater Installation Kit (top),  Soldered Copper or CPVC Pipe (center), or Threaded Pipe

(bottom).

WATER HEATER 

INSTALLATION KIT

SOLDERED COPPER OR

CPVC PLASTIC PIPE

THREADED PIPE

CAUTION: DO NOT SWEAT SOLDER DIRECTLY TO THE WATER HEATER HEX UNION NUTS AS SOLDERING

TORCH HEAT WILL DAMAGE THE WATER HEATER BEYOND REPAIR.

Hot Water

Outlet

Cold Water

Inlet

Shut-Off

Valve

Flexible

Connector

Flexible

Connector

Extension Fitting

(included with heater)

HOT Outlet

Hex Union Nut

T & P

Relief

Valve

*

* See Temperature & Pressure (T & P) Relief Valve section for drain pipe installation details.

Vacuum Valve Ass’y

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Extension Fitting

(included with heater)

Vacuum Valve Ass’y

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

COLD Inlet

Hex Union Nut

HOT Outlet

Hex Union Nut

T & P

Relief

Valve

*

COLD Inlet

Hex Union Nut

HOT Outlet

Hex Union Nut

T & P

Relief

Valve

*

COLD Inlet

Hex Union Nut

HOT Outlet

Hex Union Nut

T & P

Relief

Valve

*

COLD Inlet

Hex Union Nut

HOT Outlet

Hex Union Nut

T & P

Relief

Valve

*

COLD Inlet

Hex Union Nut

HOT Outlet

Hex Union Nut

T & P

Relief

Valve

*

COLD Inlet

Hex Union Nut

Hot Water

Outlet

Cold Water

Inlet

Shut-Off

Valve

Union

Union

Hot Water

Outlet

Cold Water

Inlet

Shut-Off

Valve

Union

Union

90° Elbow

90° Elbow

Hot Water

Outlet

Cold Water

Inlet

Shut-Off

Valve

Union

Union

Hot Water

Outlet

Cold Water

Inlet

Shut-Off

Valve

Union

Union

Hot Water

Outlet

Cold Water

Inlet

Shut-Off

Valve

Flexible

Connector

Flexible

Connector

Extension Fitting

(included with heater)

3/4” Adaptor

Sweat X Female Pipe

Vacuum Valve Ass’y

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

3/4” Adaptor

Sweat x Male Pipe

Extension Fitting

(included with heater)

3/4” Adaptor

Sweat X Female Pipe

Vacuum Valve Ass’y

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

3/4” Adaptor

Sweat x Male Pipe

90° Elbow

90° Elbow

Extension Fitting

(included with heater)

3/4” Female Coupling

Vacuum Valve Ass’y

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Extension Fitting

(included with heater)

3/4” Female Coupling

Vacuum Valve Ass’y

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

Seal Ring

(included with heater)

90° Elbow

90° Elbow

Summary of Contents for Residential Electric Models

Page 1: ...es a parts list sup plement It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install maintain operate or adjust this water heater read the instructions carefully so that they may understand how t...

Page 2: ...Shut Down 9 Draining the Water Heater 10 Maintenance Routine Preventive Maintenance 11 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve 11 Heating Elements 12 Trouble Shooting Guide 13 Wiring Schematic Diagrams...

Page 3: ...operating properly you have properly installed the drain pipe on the temperature and pressure relief valve the vacu um relief valve has been installed and you have complete ly filed the water heater w...

Page 4: ...result in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the structure Where such areas cannot be avoided it is recommended that a suitable drain pan adequately drained be installed under the...

Page 5: ...COLD Inlet Hex Union Nut HOT Outlet Hex Union Nut T P Relief Valve COLD Inlet Hex Union Nut HOT Outlet Hex Union Nut T P Relief Valve COLD Inlet Hex Union Nut Hot Water Outlet Cold Water Inlet Shut Of...

Page 6: ...tion between the extension fitting and the water heater uses a seal ring If unions are not used on the water supply lines the extension fitting can be removed from the heater to accommodate final conn...

Page 7: ...heck all plumbing work for leaks and repair as necessary before proceeding with installation Tank MUST BE full of water before power is turned on Heating ele ments WlLL BE DAMAGED if energized for eve...

Page 8: ...he connections Tank MUST BE full of water before power is turned on Heating elements WlLL BE DAMAGED if energized for even a short time while tank is dry The water heater s warranty does not cover dam...

Page 9: ...thorized energy saving devices may short en the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use...

Page 10: ...usion non metallic water heaters are designed and built to provide years of service Having them properly installed and accurately adjusted is essential if they are to perform reliably in the many chal...

Page 11: ...heater remove jacket access panel and insulation and the access panel and insulation to expose the Thermostat and High Limit Switch Refer to Figure 9 The plastic personnel protector SHOULD NOT be rem...

Page 12: ...hen turn off cold water supply Next it is necessary to open a hot water faucet or lift the han dle on the relief valve to admit air to the tank and KEEP OPEN Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on...

Page 13: ...need replacing use only a valve specified by local codes but not less than a new combina tion temperature and pressure relief valve complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shu...

Page 14: ...nt for removal lift up the hinged portion of the ther mostat protective cover by gently pulling the lower corners up and away from the thermostat Be careful to avoid pulling the thermostat from its mo...

Page 15: ...esulting from operation with an empty or partially empty tank Reference is made to the limited warranty for com plete terms and conditions After a very long shut down period the water heater s operati...

Page 16: ...nting plate Inspect and insure that retaining spring s or mounting screws hold thermostat s tightly to mounting plates 5 Element not installed with tubes at lowest position Inspect and repair Up arrow...

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