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Part 3: Solar water heater system installation – 27
3. Connect the 3/4” hot and cold water service pipes to the hot water quick connect fitting and cold water quick
connect fitting, respectively, as shown. Insure that the service piping connections are inserted into the quick connect
fittings to a depth of 1 1/2”.
Connect 3/4” brass nipples to the mixing valve cold water port “C” and to the brass tee using pipe tape, as shown.
Tighten both fitting securely.
4. Connect the 3/4” copper flexible connector between the mixing valve cold port “C” and the cold water service brass
tee, as shown. Tighten both connections securely.
5. Install solar storage tank temperature and pressure relief valve (T&P) drain line per state and/or local building code.
The T&P discharge must be piped to the outdoors or to a floor drain (piping not included).
