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Instructions for Installation
Removing the Old Water Heater
QTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ('_ a. If you have piping to the water heater, the two
copper
copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi-
mately four inches 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 neces-
sary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve
drain fine. When the water heater is drained, discon-
nect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain
valve. The water heater is now completely disconnect-
ed and ready to be removed.
QTUrnorwaermeter."OFF"the water supply to the I_Q
watertheaterat the water shutoff valve
Attach hose the heater drain
a to water
valve and put the other end in a floor _[_-- '[1 Ob. If you have galvanized pipe to the water
drain or outdoors. Open the water l_] heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes
heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot with a pipe wrench at the union in each
water faucet which will relieve pressure line, Also disconnect the piping remain-
in the water heater and speed draining, ing to the water heater. These pieces
should be saved since they may be needed
Disconnect the temperature-pressure
relief valve discharge pipe. 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.
&WARNING
The water passing out of the drain
valve may be extremely hot. To I _
avoid being scalded, make sure all
connections are tight and that the "
water flow is directed away from
any person.
Q Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned
"OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electri-
cal supply connection from the water heater junction
bOX.
mtlI ACAUTION
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated I
in the old water heater. This causes the water[
-_lb _ heater to be much heavier than normal and this
residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.
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