Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Water Connections

NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE

MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE.

After shutting the main water supply valve, open a faucet to relieve the water

line pressure to prevent any water from leaking out of the pipes while making

the water connections to the storage unit. After the pressure has been

relieved, close the faucet. The fittings at the circulating connections and the

hot water outlet are dielectric waterway fittings with 2” NPT tapered male

threads. Make the proper plumbing connections between the storage unit

and the plumbing system in the structure. Install a shut-off valve in the cold

water supply line.

If this storage unit is installed in a closed water supply system, such as the

one having a back-flow preventer in the cold water supply, provisions shall

be made to control thermal expansion. DO NOT operate this storage unit in

a closed system without provisions for controlling thermal expansion. Your

water supplier or local plumbing inspector should be contacted on how to

control this situation.

After installation of the water lines, open the main water supply valve and fill

the storage unit. While the storage unit is filling, open several hot water

faucets to allow air to escape from the water system. When a steady stream

of water flows through the faucets, close them, and check all water

connections for possible leaks. NEVER OPERATE THE STORAGE UNIT

WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER.

CAUTION

If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples on top

of the storage unit. Sweat the tubing to the adapter before fitting the

adapter to the water connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied

to the nipples containing a plastic liner.

CAUTION

This storage unit does not contain a heat exchanger. Only potable

water may be allowed to enter the tank.

IMPORTANT

FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE

MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM WHICH MIGHT RESULT FROM

EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES.