Water Supply
Piping Installation
Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to
the installation drawing (Figure 10). A pressure-reducing
valve and/or an expansion tank may be required for instal-
lations where the water pressure is high. The pressure-
reducing valve should be located on the supply to the entire
house in order to maintain equal hot and cold water pres-
sure.
Important:
Heat cannot be applied to the water fittings on
the heater as they may contain nonmetallic parts. If solder
connections are used, solder the pipe to the adapter before
attaching the adapter to the hot and cold water fittings.
Important:
Always use a proper grade of joint compound
and be certain that all fittings are drawn up tight.
1. Install the water piping and fittings as shown in Figure
10. Connect the cold water supply to the fitting (3/4”
NPT) marked “COLD” (or “C”). Connect the hot water
supply to the fitting (3/4” NPT) marked “HOT” (or “H”).
Important:
Some models may contain energy saving heat
traps to prevent the circulation of hot water within the pipes.
Do not remove the inserts within the heat traps.
2. The installation of unions in both the hot and cold water
supply lines is recommended.
3. The manufacturer of this water heater recommends
installing a tempering valve in the domestic hot water
line as shown in Figure 11. These valves reduce the
point-of-use water temperature by mixing cold and hot
water. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing
authority.
4. If installing the water heater in a closed water system,
install an expansion tank in the cold water line as spec-
ified under “Closed System/Thermal Expansion”.
5. Install a shut-off valve in the cold water inlet line. It
should be located close to the water heater and be eas-
ily accessible. The owner/operator must be shown the
location of this valve and be given instructions on how
to use it to shut off the water to the heater.
Please note the following:
DO NOT
install this water heater with iron piping. The sys-
tem should be installed only with piping that is suitable for
potable (drinkable) water such as copper, CPVC or poly-
butylene. DO NOT use PVC water piping.
DO NOT
use any pumps, valves, or fittings that are not
compatible with potable water.
DO NOT
use valves that may cause excessive restriction to
water flow. Use full flow ball or gate valves only.
DO NOT
use any lead based solder in potable water lines.
Use appropriate tin-antimony or other equivalent material.
DO NOT
tamper with the gas control/thermostat, igniter,
thermocouple, or temperature and pressure relief valve.
Tampering voids all warranties. Only qualified service tech-
nicians should service these components.
DO NOT
use with piping that has been treated with chro-
mates, boiler seal, or other chemicals.
DO NOT
add any chemicals to the system piping which will
contaminate the potable water supply.
Closed System/Thermal Expansion
Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure relief
valve may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water
supply system. The water utility supply meter may contain a
check valve, backflow preventer or water pressure-reducing
valve. This will create a closed water system. During the
heating cycle of the water heater, the water expands caus-
ing pressure inside the water heater to increase. This may
cause the temperature and pressure relief valve to dis-
charge small quantities of hot water. To prevent this, it is
recommended that a diaphragm-type expansion tank (suit-
able for potable water) be installed on the cold water supply
line. The expansion tank must have a minimum capacity of
– 13 –
COLD WATER
INLET
COLD WATER SUPPLY
TO FIXTURE
PRESSURE
REDUCING
VALVE
WITH
BYPASS
TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
HOT WATER
OUTLET
COLD WATER
INLET VALVE
THERMAL
EXPANSION
TANK
UNION
DRAIN PAN CONNECT TO
PROPERLY OPERATING
FLOOR DRAIN.
DISCHARGE LINE 305mm
(12 in.) max (CANADA) OR
150mm (6 in.) max (U.S.)
ABOVE DRAIN
Figure 10
Water Piping Installation
IN SOME JURISDICTIONS:
INSTALL A VACUUM RELIEF
IN COLD WATER LINE.
COLD
WATER
INLET
HOT
WATER
OUTLET
TEMPERING
VALVE (SET
TO 49°C
(120°F))
TEMPERED
WATER TO
FIXTURE
Figure 11
Tempering Valve Installation
FOLLOW THE
TEMPERING
VALVE MANU-
FACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
T&P VALVE
AND DIS-
CHARGE
LINE
COLD W
ATER
