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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Water Piping
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heatersare intended to
_reduce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfyclothes washing,dish washing,and other sanitizingneeds
can scaldand permanently injure you upon contact. Some peo-
fie are more likely to be permanently injured byhot water than
others.These includethe elderly,children,the infirm, or physical.
lylmentally handicapped.If anyoneusinghot water in your home
fitsinto one ofthese groupsor ifthere isa localcodeor state law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap,then
_u must take specialprecautions.In addition to usingthe lowest
)ossibletemperature setting that satisfiesyour hot water needs,
a means suchasa mixing valve, shouldbe usedat the hot water
taps usedby these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves
are availableat plumbing supplyor hardware stores.Follow man-
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" sectionin thismanual.
AWARNING ]
This water heater_connected to any|
heating systems or component(s) used with a non-|
potable water heating appliance. ]
I "WARN,.G 1
Toxic chemicals suc_reatment of boilers/
or non-potable water heating appliances shall never|
be introduced into a potable water heating system, /
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system;
such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water
meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means
shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the
local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this
situation.
NOTE: To_protect against untimely corrosion of hot and
cold water tlttings, it is strongly recommended that di-elec-
tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater
when connected to copper pipe.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the
water heater. The water heater is equipped with 5a inch water
con Ilections,
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connec-
tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line direcdy to the
cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the
tank.
• Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is
marked hot. Put two or three turns o| teflon tape around the
threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around
both ends of the _" threaded nipple. Using flexible connec-
tors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet on
the water heater.
Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water
inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape
around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling
and around both ends of the ¼" threaded nipple. Using flexi-
ble connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the coldwater
inlet of the water heater.
NOTE: This water heater is super insulated to minimize
heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss
can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines
from the water heater.
INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING
SEARS INSTALLATION KIT
SHUTOFF
FLEXIBLE WATER [_E
CONNECTORS
--/ \'-
HOTOUTLET COLD INLET
TO HOUSE WATER LINE
THREADED TO THREADED TO
SWEAT COUPLING SWEAT COUPLING
314"THREADED_-_
NIPPLE
_314"THREADED
NIPPLE
40T COL
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I_ --TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
<- -- DISCHARGE
PIPE (Do not cap
or plug)
6" AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
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