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the water connections to the water heater. After the pressure has been
relieved, close the faucet. The cold water inlet line connects to the inlet nipple
at the base of the water heater. The hot water outlet line connects to the
nipple on top of the water heater. The fittings at the cold water inlet and hot
water outlet are dielectric waterway fittings with tapered male threads. Make
the proper plumbing connections between the water heater and the plumbing
system in the structure. Install a shut-off valve in the cold water supply line.
If this water heater is installed in a closed water supply system, such as one
having a back-flow preventer in the cold water supply, provisions shall be made
to control thermal expansion. DO NOT operate this water heater 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 water heater. While the water heater is filling, open several hot water
faucets to allow air to escape from the water system. After a steady stream of
water flows from the faucets, close them and check all water connections for
possible leaks. NEVER OPERATE THE WATER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST
BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER.
Water Connections continued-
CAUTION
If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples on top of
the water heater. 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.
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.
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