Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

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GENERAL OPERATION
Care must be taken whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury.
Certain appliances require high temperature hot water (such as dishwashers
and automatic clothes washers).
TO FILL THE STORAGE UNIT
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the knob clockwise.
2. Open the cold water supply shut-off valve.
3. Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system.
4. When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets, the storage unit
is filled. Close the faucets and check for water leaks at the storage unit
drain valve, combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the
hot and cold water connections.
TO DRAIN THE STORAGE UNIT
1. Close the cold water supply shut-off valve.
2. Open the drain valve on the water heater by turning the knob counter-
clockwise. The drain valve has threads on the end that will allow
connection of a standard hose coupling.
3. Open a hot water faucet to allow air to enter the system.
To refill the storage unit, refer to “TO FILL THE STORAGE UNIT”.
CAUTION
Under certain conditions, water in this water heater/storage unit may
become excessively hot. It is recommended that an ASSE approved
mixing valve may be installed in the outlet line to reduce the risk of scald
injury by preventing point of discharge water temperatures in excess of
140°F (60°C).