Use & Care Manual

For increased energy efficiency, some water
heaters have been supplied with two 24 in.
(61 cm) long sections of pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according to
the illustrations above, that best meets your
requirements.
Typical vertical piping arrangement
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the general pub-
lic, for external use on gas water heaters are not
necessary. The purpose of an insulation blanket
is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered
with storage tank heaters. This water heater
meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy
Conservation Act standards with respect to insu-
lation and standby loss requirements making an
insulation blanket unnecessary.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover
any damage or defect caused by installation,
attachment or use of any type of energy saving
or other unapproved devices (other than those
authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in
conjunction with the water heater. The use of
unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten
the life of the water heater and may endanger
life and property.
The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility
for such loss or injury resulting from the use of
such unauthorized devices.
CAUTION: If local codes require the
application of an external insulation blanket
to this water heater, pay careful attention to
the following so as not to restrict the proper
function and operation of the water heater:
 DO NOT cover the operating or warning
labels attached to the water heater or attempt
to relocate them on the exterior of insulation
blanket.
 DO NOT apply insulation to the top of the
water heater. This will interfere with the safe
operation of the blower assembly.
 DO NOT cover the burner access door, jacket
door, gas control (thermostat) or pressure and
temperature relief valve.
 DO NOT apply insulation to the area where
the Flammable Vapor Sensor is located. This
area must be unobstructed so as not to restrict
air flow to the sensor.
 Inspect the insulation blanket frequently mak-
ing certain it has not sagged and it is not restrict-
ing the air flow to the Flammable Vapor sensor
located around the lower perimeter of the water
heater jacket. This could result in an unsafe
operating condition.
WARNING: If
local codes require
external
application of
insulation blanket
kits the
manufacturer’s
instructions
included with the
kit must be
carefully followed.
Typical horizontal piping arrangement
(Piping for Top Cap NOT shown)
Installing the Water Heater
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For increased energy efficiency, this water heater has been supplied with a 2 3/8” section of T&P
insulation. Please install the insulation as shown below.
T&P Insulation Installation
Typical Side Connect T & P Arrangement.
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.
Ensure the T&P Valve
opening is not obstructed
by the insulation.
Typical Top Connect T & P Arrangement.
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.
Ensure the T&P Valve
opening is not obstructed
by the insulation.