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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service |At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro-|
or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY |vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief |
INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. Refer to this manu- /valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora-
al for assistance consult your local utility or call tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of
Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an listed equipment or materials, as meeting the require-
authorized servicer for further information, ments for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff
Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest
edition of ANSI Z21.22 andthe code requirements of
ASME. If replaced, the valve must meet the require-
ments of local codes, but not less than a combination
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temperature and pressurerelief valve certified as meet-
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing ing the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic
any access panels or servicing the water heater, GasShutoff Devicesfor Hot Water Supply Systems,ANSI
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater Z21.22 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in that maintains periodic inspection of production of list-
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY ed equipment or materials.
DAMAGE. The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure
not to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressure
of the water heater (150 Ibs./sq. in.) and a discharge
capacity not less than the water heater input rate as
shown on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters -
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watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters areI Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a I use of a temperature-pressure relief valve complying
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, I with ANSI Z21.22 and ASME, may require a valve model
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald I different from the one furnished with the water heater.
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some l _liance with such local requirements must be satis-
people are more likely to be permanently injured by the installer or end userof the water heater with
hot water than others. These include the elderly, )rescribed temperature-pressure relief valve
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi- the designated opening in the water heater
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits in placeof the factory furnished valve.
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve
state law requiring a certain temperature water at must not be removed from it's designated opening or
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre-
plugged.
cautions, In addition to using the lowest possible The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed
temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water directly into the fitting of the water heater designated
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be for the relief va ve. Position the va ve downward and
used at the hot water taps used by these people or provide tubing sothat any dischargewill exit only with-
at the water heater, Mixing valves are available at in 6 inches above, or at any distance below the struc-
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu- tural floor. Be certain that no contact is made with any
facturers instructions for installation of the valves.
live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo- blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances.
stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or useof more than four
this manual, elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge
capacity of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between
the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing
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INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external ed. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, orproperty
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water damage, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge
heater: water in quantities should circumstancesdemand. If the
• DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suit-
valve, able means, the water flow may cause property dam-
. DO NOT put insulation over the access covers or _lqe"
any accessareas, e DischargePipe:
• Must notbe smaller in size than the outlet pipesize of
• DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,
and safety related warning labels and materials the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other
affixed to the water heater, restrictions.
• Must not be plugged or blocked.
• Must be of materl_allisted for hot water distribution.
• Must be installed so asto allow complete drainage of
i both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the
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dischargepipe.
| Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been • Must terminate at an adequate drain.
|under water. An electrical short or malfunction could • Must not have any valve between the relief valve and
Loccur. The water heater should be replaced, tank.
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