Instructions / Assembly

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Installing the water heater.
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
a 2-3/8” section of pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according
to the illustrations above, that best meets
your requirements.
Slip the insulation cover over the T&P
Valve through the center hole and align
the hole in the side with the opening of
the T&P Valve.
Typical top connection arrangement
Typical side connection arrangement
Relief Valve Insulation Installation
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CAUTION: Ensure the
T&P Valve opening is not
obstructed by the insulation.
Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
factory installed internal or external heat
traps in the hot outlet and cold water inlet
openings.
NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the HOT
or COLD water connections. If sweat
connections are used, sweat tubing to
adapter before fitting adapter to the
water connections on heater. Any heat
applied to the water supply fittings will
permanently damage the dip tube and/
or heat traps.
4. Insulate top of water heater by placing
top insulation as shown in fig. 4.
5. Secure top insulation to cover by
using 4 tape strips 6” long as shown
in fig. 5.
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CAUTION: Avoid contact with
your eyes and skin. Wear long sleeved,
loose fitting clothing, gloves and eye
protection when handling fiberglass.
Wash with soap and warm water after
handling.
Figure 4
Figure 5