Instruction manual

This water heater shall not be connected to any heating

systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water

heating appliance.

If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply sys-

tem, such as one having a back-flow preventer, check

valve, water meter with check valve, etc. in the cold

water supply, means shall be provided to control thermal

expansion. Contact the water supplier or plumbing

inspector on how to control this situation.

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.

The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping

to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with

⁄4″

water connections.

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an

adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water

inlet connection. Do not solder the cold water supply

line directly to the cold water inlet. It will harm the dip

tube and damage the tank.

Installing the New Water Heater

Water Piping

WARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to

produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will

satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, 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 tempera-

ture water at the hot water tap, then you must take special

precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible tempera-

ture setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such

as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used

by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are

available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow man-

ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before

changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the

“Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.