C. Method #3: PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Piping
Wrap thread tape on the exposed threads of the appropriate size
pipe connectors.
Using a pipe wrench, tighten the pipe connectors into the end
of the flexible water connectors. Remove the compression nut,
sleeve and brass insert for PEX. Place the nut over the end of the
PEX and attach sleeve over pipe. Insert brass insert for PEX pipe
into the end of the PEX pipe as illustrated. Place the nut, sleeve
and insert connection assembly over threads of the connector
fitting and tighten.
Slide the flexible water line connector fitting over the threads of entire fitting assembly and tighten as
illustrated. Making sure you are connecting hot to hot and cold to cold, tighten the flexible connectors
to the plastic lined nipples installed on the water heater. Make sure all connections are tight.
8. Check to make sure the drain valve on the new water heater is closed. Then turn on the cold water
supply and allow the water heater to fill. When the water is running at a constant flow from the hot water
faucet, close it.
9. Check for leaks, tightening as necessary.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn off the electric or gas supply to the water heater.
2. Turn off the cold water inlet supply to the water heater.
3. Open a nearby hot water faucet and leave open.
4. Connect a drain hose to the drain valve of the water heater and run it to an adequate drain. Open the
drain valve and allow the water heater to drain.
5. Detailed instructions for removal of the old water heater and locating the new one, etc., will be found
in the new water heater’s installation and instruction manual. With the new water heater in place,
continue with these water-piping instructions. NOTE: If you have copper piping to disconnect, cut it
approximately 12 in. from the top of the water heater.
6. Wrap thread tape on the threads of the two plastic lined nipples and screw them into the hot and cold
fittings of the water heater unless your water heater is already supplied with heat traps or if nipples are
already installed (see your new water heater’s installation instructions.)
7. This installation kit will connect the water heater to the hot and cold water lines by one of the three
methods described below:
A. Method #1: Threaded Piping
If you have ¾ in. threaded hot and cold piping the flexible
connectors will connect directly to them. Wrap thread tape on
the threads of the ¾ in. cold and hot water lines and then, using
a wrench, screw flexible water connector watertight to each line.
Then use the same procedure (checking that you are connecting
hot to hot and cold to cold) and connect the flexible connectors
to the plastic-lined nipples installed in the water heater making
sure that you tighten watertight at both the connections and the
water heater.
B. Method #2: Copper Piping
Wrap thread tape on the exposed threads of the appropriate size
pipe connectors. Using a wrench, tighten the pipe connectors
into the end of the flexible water connectors. Remove the
compression nut and compression sleeve and place over the
end of the copper water line as shown. Insert the end of the pipe
connector and flexible water connector assembly onto the end
of the water line. Slide the compression nut and compression
sleeve onto the threads of the pipe connector and tighten. Making
sure you are connecting hot to hot and cold to cold, tighten
the flexible connectors to the plastic-lined nipples installed in the water heater. Make sure that all
connections are tight.
PRINTED IN USA
Part
#
321906-000
• 12 in. flexible water lines, nipples, compression fittings and
thread tape
Universal Water Heater
Installation Kit
Threaded End
Threaded Pipe Connections
Flexible Connector For
Water Lines
Copper Tubing Connections
Connector Body
Compression Nut
With Sleeve
Copper Tubing
Flexible Connector
For Water Lines
IMPORTANT:
The water heater must be electrically grounded using the green grounding screw
near the access opening. If your service wiring has only 2 wires, a wire of the proper size must be
connected from the green ground screw to an uninterrupted metallic ground.
PEX Tubing Connections
Connector Body
Compression Nut
With Sleeve
Flexible Connector
For Water Lines
TOOLS NEEDED:
Two Adjustable Wrenches
PARTS:
Flexible Water Connectors
Heat Trap Nipples
Thread Tape
Garden Hose
Junction Box
Cover
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL POWER TO YOUR NEW WATER HEATER
Make sure electrical power is OFF before working on the water heater.
1. Remove access opening cover of junction box on new electric water heater.
2. Remove the nut from the conduit clamp and insert threaded end of clamp into the small hole near the
access opening. With nut in hand, screw nut onto the conduit clamp from the under side of opening.
Tighten the nut by using a flathead screwdriver to push the slotted edge.
3. Make sure that electricity is OFF. Insert the electrical supply wire through the clamp so that three to four inches
of the wire sticks out the access opening. Tighten the two screws on the clamp to secure the wiring.
4. If necessary, strip sheathing and insulation from the wires so that ½ in. of both wires are exposed. Using
the wire nuts supplied, connect the supply wires to the water heater wiring. (See new water heater’s
instructions on wiring to make sure you connect the right ones).
5. Look at the rating plate of your new water heater to determine it’s voltage rating.
6. If your water heater is within the 208-240 volt range, see the 240-volt wiring diagrams in your instruction manual.
7. If your water heater is within the 110-120 volt range, see the 120-volt wiring diagrams in your instruction manual.
CAUTION:
Some water lines may have nonmetallic pipe and fittings.
Access Opening
Wire Nut Connections
Green Ground Screw
Wire Clamp
Wire Nuts
On/Off Switch
(120V Models Only)
Conduit To Power Supply
Check to make sure the drain valve on the new water heater is closed. Then turn on the cold water supply
and allow the water heater to fill. When the water is running at a constant flow from the hot water faucet
close it. Check for leaks at all connections and tighten as necessary
CAUTION:
Do not turn electricity on until the water heater is completely filled with water and the
air has been purged from the tank.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. If your new water heater does not come equipped with
a temperature & pressure relief valve; you will need to
purchase one and install it on your water heater.
2. You may need to install a
drain pan beneath your new
water heater to avoid water
damage should the tank of any
connectors leak.
ITEM
#
0185259
MODEL #9008084046
¾ in. Compression Fittings
Shank Length
Pipe Wrench
Flathead Screwdriver
PEX Piping`
