Maytag HE31250S Water Heater User Manual


 
Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Water Piping
A WARNING NOTE:Yourwaterheateris superinsulatedto minimize
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters a re heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a be accomplished by insulating the hot waterlines from the
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, water heater.
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by
not water than others. These include the elderly,
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
state law requiring a certain temperature water at HOTOUTLETTO SHUT-OFF COLDINLET
the hot water tap, then you must take special p.re- HOUSE VALVE _ WATERLINE
cautions. In addition to usincj the lowest possible '_ I1_] I_'-_
temperaturesettingthatsat,sfiesyourhotwater _-_ [_ _ _>_----_ [_
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or THREADED_T [ _ _
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at SWEATCOU-- I I THREADEDTO
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
( _EAT COUPUNG
tacturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo- PiPE_ I I [ I _ PIPE
stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in INSULATION I_ I_ INSULATION
this manual. J 314"THREADED _ _-- 3/4"THREADED
The illustration shows the attachment of'the water piping to NIPPLE _ NIPPLE
the water heater. The water heater is equipped with % inch
water conncctions. "- -
_-]- j TEMPERATURE-
/PRESSURE RELIEF
If awater heater is installed in a closed water supply system;
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VALVE
such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water '5
meter with a check valve, etc. in the cold water supply;
means shall be provided to control thermal expansion.
Contact the local utility or call Maytag Customer Service at
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer on how to con-
trol this situation. --DISCHARGEPIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet connec-
tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the
cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the '
tank.
1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet -- "AIR GAP
is marked hot. Connect the hot water pipe to the hot water
outlet of the water heater. _'_ _
FLOOR DRAIN
2,Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water
inlet is marked cold. Connect the cold water pipe to the
cold water inlet of the water heater.
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