American Water Heater AHCG/HCG3 60T 120 - AHCG3/HCG3 100T 250 Water Heater User Manual


 
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CAUTION
T&P Valve Discharge Pipe Requirements:
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Explosion Hazard
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must comply with ANSI Z21.22-
CSA 4.4 and ASME code.
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pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
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excessive tank pressure.
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