Installation Instructions

RICHMOND
®
WATER HEATERS
RichmondWaterHeaters.com
Richmond Water Heaters
1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100
Roswell, Georgia 30076
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Follow the same basic steps as a gas installation.
However some steps that refer to gas lines or gas
specic parts will not apply, and there are a few
additional steps for an electric installation. See below.
Before STEP 1:
Turn off the circuit breaker that
supplies power to the water heater
Addition to STEP 2:
Disconnect electrical connections
Addition to STEP 7:
Reconnect electrical connections
Follow instructions in the Use and Care Manual to
connect wiring. Make sure all electrical connections
are secured at the top of the water heater.
Turn on the water at the tank, then turn on one or
more hot water faucets to bleed air out of the
system.
LAST STEP:
Turn circuit breaker back ON
Make sure the water heater is completely full of
water, then turn the circuit breaker back on.
HOW TO
INSTALL
GUIDE
HOW TO INSTALL AN
ELECTRIC WATER HEATER THINGS YOU MAY NEED
GAS & ELECTRIC
WATER HEATERS
TOOLS:
• Tube Cutter
• Wire Brush
• Carpenter’s Level
• Adjustable Wrenches
• Propane Torch
• Screwdriver
• Rags / Towels
MATERIALS:
• Gas or Electric Water Heater
• Acid-free Flux
• Teon Tape / Pipe Compound
• Wire Nuts
• Leak Detector Kit
• Fittings for Water and Gas
Line
• Wooden or Plastic Shims