Service Manual

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Installation of this water heater insulation blanket is recommended after

completing the installation of the water heater. See “Installation &

Operating Instruction Manual” supplied with the water heater.

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Write down the complete model and serial numbers of the water heater

in the space provided below and store in a safe place for future

reference, or write via permanent marker on the outer covering of the

insulation blanket.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

To ease the installation process, the discharge line connected to the

temperature and pressure relief valve may be temporarily removed.

Supplemental Instructions For Water Heater

Insulation Blanket

DANGER

• Disconnect or turn off power supply to water heater before

installing insulation blanket or servicing.

• DO NOT block drain valve or temperature and pressure relief

valve.

CAUTION

Wear clothing adequate to protect against skin contact and irritation.

A long-sleeved shirt with collar and cuffs buttoned, gloves, hat,

glasses and disposable dust respirator are advisable.

WARNING

The discharge line must be reconnected to the temperature and

pressure relief valve after installation of the insulation blanket has

been completed.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Supplemental Instructions For Water Heater Insulation Blanket Installation of this water heater insulation blanket is recommended after completing the installation of the water heater. See “Installation & Operating Instruction Manual” supplied with the water heater. DANGER • Disconnect or turn off power supply to water heater before installing insulation blanket or servicing. • DO NOT block drain valve or temperature and pressure relief valve.
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When a drain pan must be installed to avoid water damage to the area adjacent to the water heater, the drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) greater than the diameter of the water heater (prior to the blanket being installed). Remove the insulation blanket from sleeve and unroll in clear and dry area. Before installation, the insulation blanket must be “fluffed” and not compressed.
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With vinyl facing outward and fiberglass against water heater surface, loosely wrap insulation blanket around water heater. Align pre-cut openings in insulation blanket with drain valve, control covers and temperature and pressure relief valve of water heater. When components on water heater align with corresponding pre-cut openings, secure one end of insulation blanket to water heater using a 5” piece of tape. See below.
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With the vinyl facing upward and fiberglass against the top of the water heater, place the head blanket on top of the water heater. Align pre-cut openings in the head blanket with the water nipples, temperature and pressure relief valve, and junction box of the water heater. When components on water heater align with corresponding pre-cut openings in the head blanket, secure the head blanket to the insulation blanket using the remaining tape. See below.