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Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water
Heater
OTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater.
Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the
water heater at the water shutoffvalve or
water meter.
QAttach a hose to the water heater drain
valve and put the other end in a floor
drain or outdoors. Open the water heater
drain valve. Open a nearby hot water
faucet which will relieve pressure in the
water heater and speed draining.
Q a. you copper piping to
If have
the
heater, the two copper water pipes can be
cut with a hacksaw approximately 4" away
from where they connect to the water
heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes
too short. Additional cuts can be made
later if necessary. Disconnect the tempera-
ture-pressure relief valve drain line. When
the water heater is drained, disconnect the
hose from the drain valve. Close the drain
valve. The water heater is now completely
disconnected and ready to be removed.
Qb. you galvanized pipe to the water
If
have
heater, loosen the two galvanized pipe5
with a pipe wrench at the union in eadn
line. Also disconnect the piping remaining
to the water heater. These pieces should be
saved since they may be needed when
reconnecting the new water heater.
Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief
valve drain line. When the water heater is
drained, disconnect the hose from the
drain valve. Close the drain valve. The
water heater is now completely disconnect-
I ed and ready to be removed.
AWARNING [
The water passingout of the drain valvemay be extreme- J
ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connectionsI
are tight and that the water flow is directed away from
anyperson.
Q Cbeck again ,to make sure the electrical supply is
turned OFF to the water heater. Then disconnect
the electrical supply connection from the water
heater junction box.
• , CAUTION I
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the
old water heater. This causes the water heater to be J
much heavier th.an normal and this residue, if spilled out,
could cause staining. I