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3) Remove the cover. Connect the pre-assembled
inlet and outlet pipes to the heater and fully open
the inlet and outlet ball valves. Check for water
leaks. If a leak is at a compression fitting, slowly
tighten the compression nut until it stops. Replace
the cover.
4) Open the hot water faucet and run the water a
minute or two until the flow is continuous and free
of air pockets. Close the faucet and install the
aerator (if supplied). Failure to install aerator (if
supplied) will result in lower-than-expected heater
performance.