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Water Supply (cont.)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS:
• When pipe insulation is not rated for the appropriate
weather conditions, install electric heat tracing or
equivalent to prevent freezing of the pipes.
•
DO NOT
insulate or block drain valve on the hot outlet
fitting.
• If pipes are allowed to freeze, the water heater and the
pipes may malfunction or leak due to freezing water.
NOTICE:
The hot and cold water supply pipes
should be insulated to provide additional freeze
protection.
For increased energy efficiency, use pipe insulation as
shown in the diagram. Insulate the pipes all the way
to the top. DO NOT cover any drain or pressure-relief
valve(s).
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Cold Water
Service Valve
Hot Water
Service Valve
Relief
Valve
Water
Outlet
Water
Inlet
Water
Inlet
Drain
Drain
Gas Supply System
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to convert
this water heater for use with a different type of gas
other than the type shown on the rating plate. Doing so
could result in death, personal injury, explosion or fire,
product damage, and/or poor operating conditions or
performance.
NOTICES:
• Gas piping shall be in accordance with local utility
company requirements and/or in the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas
Code (NFGC), ANSI Z223.1. In Canada, use the latest
edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
installation code.
• Apply a thin coat of pipe compound to all threaded male
ends. Compound must be of the type resistant to the
action of LP gas.
• To ensure proper water heater operation, the gas pipe
and gas meter must be sized correctly.
• If flexible connectors are used, the minimum inside
diameter must be 3/4" or greater and the rated capacity
of the connector must be equal to or greater than the
BTU capacity of the water heater. See manufacturer
information for the gas connector. Lengths over 36
inches are not recommended.
• DO NOT use excessive force when tightening the pipe
sections. Excessive force can damage the water heater,
especially when Teflon pipe compound is used.
Gas Supply
Union
Manual Gas
Supply Line
Shut-Off Valve
Cap
Sediment Trap
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Shut-Off Valve
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Gas Supply
