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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
A CAUTION J
Never usethiswater heater unlessit iscompletelyfired with J
water.To preventdamageto the tank,the tankmust befilled
with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
beforeturn ng ON gasto thewater heater.
"Ib fill the water heater with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
• Open the cold water supply valveto the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is in use.
• "Ib insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until
a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water
heater and the piping.
• Check all new water piping fbrleaks.Repair as needed.
Wiring
USE WITH POWER CORD
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company
requirements when you install this wiring.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you
have any doubt in your ability to connect the wiring to this
water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician or
contact your local electric utility.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE
ONLY:Thiswaterheater isequippedfor 110/120voltsonly.DO
NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE
OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE.Failureto usethe
correctvoltagecancauseproblemswhichcan result inDEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURYOR PROPERTYDAMAGE.If you
haveanyquestionsor doubtsconsultyourelectriccompany.
CAUTION
If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box wasalu-
minum for the old water heater,replace it with copperwire.
If you wish to reuse the existingaluminum wire, havethe
connectionat the water heater made by a competent elec-
trician. Contact a localelectricalcontractorand/or the local
electric utility.
The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,
(1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle
available. This unit must have a grounded outlet to operate.
7" MAXIMUM
CORD LENGTH
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USE WITHOUT POWER CORD
If power cord cannot be used, then follow these wiring instruc-
tions.
1. Provide a way to ea_silyshut off'the electric power when work-
ing on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker
or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect
switch.
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or
circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and
have its own fuse or circuit breaker.
WIRENUTS
You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between
the water heater and junction box when the power cord is not
used.
AWARNING I
Do not usean extensioncord.If thereisnota suitablerecepta-
cle and/orlocalcodesprohibituseof a powercord,fieldwiring
mustbe provided.
GROUND SCREW
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