Instruction manual

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APPROXIMATE SETTING TIME FOR 2 1/2” TO 4” PIPE JOINTS
MOVEMENT COMPLETE
OF JOINT SET
90°F TO 150°F 3/4HR. 8 HRS.
50°F TO 90°F 1 HR. 15 HRS.
0°f TO 50°F 1 1/3 HR. 18 HRS.
WATER PIPING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish
washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to
be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the
elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If
anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or
if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature
water at the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies
your hot water needs, a means such as a *mixing valve, shall be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater, see Figure 2. Valves for reducing point of use temperature by
mixing cold and hot water are also available. Consult a Qualified
Installer or Service Agency. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the
thermostat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or
component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance.
Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not be
introduced into this system.
Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line
pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among
others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check
valves, back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems.
When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass, and no
other measures are taken, the devices cause the water system to be
closed. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion) and closed
systems do not allow for the expansion of heated water.
The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and
increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of
the water heater’s temperature-pressure relief valve is reached, the
valve will relieve the excess pressure. The temperature-pressure
relief valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal
expansion. This is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected.
It is recommended that any devices installed which could create a
closed system have a by-pass and/or the system have an expansion
tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in the water
system. Expansion tanks are available for ordering through a local
plumbing contractor.
Contact the local water supplier and/or a service
agency for assistance in controlling these situations.
NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold
water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric
unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when
connected to copper pipe.
Figure 24 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the
water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4 inch NPT water
connections.
FIGURE 24.
T & P VALVE AND PIPE INSULATION
Remove insulation for T&P Valve and pipe connections from carton.
Fit pipe insulation over the hot water line. Make sure that the insulation
is against the top cover of the heater.
Fit T&P Valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does
not interfere with the lever of the T&P valve.