Maytag HN41240X Water Heater User Manual


 
Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Typical Installation
CHECKALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.CONSULTTHE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAMINE INSTALLATIONFOR PRO-
PRIETYAND SAFETY.
VACUUMRELIEFREQUIREDBYSOMECODES
HOTWATEROUTLET ___ (REFERTOLOCALCODES)
_ [J-_j _l_ COLDWATERINLET
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TEMPEREDWATEROUTLET_ _ iL_
*MIXINGVALVE _
i = TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEFVALVE
SUPPLY
DISCHARGEPIPE
(Donotcapor plug)
DRAINPAN" -- S TOSUI,A.,EDRA..
This appliance has been design certified as complying with American National Standard/CSA Standard forwater heaters and is con-
sideredsuitable for:
Water (Potable) Heating: All models are "considered suitable for water (potable) heating."
AWAR.,NG ] [
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are I /This water heater shall not be connected to any heat-
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a ling systems or component(s) previously used with a
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, I [non-potable water heating appliance.
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some l
people are more likely to be permanently injured by
hot water than others. These include the elderly, | A WARNING
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi- _ ---
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits /Toxicchemicals such as used for treatment of boilers
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or |or non-potable water heating appliances shall never
state law requiring a certain temperature water at |be introduced into a potable water space heating
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre- /system.
cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-elec-
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu- tricunions orcoupfingsbeinstaUedonthiswaterheater
acturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo- when connected to copper pipe.
stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in
this manual.
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