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NOTICE: Most water heater models Turn the cold water supply
contain energy saving heat traps in the 2 back on.
inlet and outlet connec ons. Do not
remove the heat traps.

Connect the hot water supply
3 using 3/4 inch NPT to the hot
water outlet. Follow the same
connec on guidelines as for the cold
water supply.

Install insula on (or heat tape) Full-ow ball valve
4 on the water pipes especially if Figure 15 - A Pressure Reducing Valve is
the indoor installa on area is required if your home’s water pressure is Figure 17 - Fully open the cold water supply
subject to freezing temperatures. above 80 psi. valve.
Insula ng the hot water pipes can Open a hot water faucet and
increase energy e ciency. 3 allow the water to run un l it
ows with a full stream.

Double check to make sure the
5 hot and cold water pipes are Let the water run full stream
connected to the correct hot 4 for three full minutes.
and cold water  ngs on the water

heater. 5 Close the hot water faucet and
replace the aerator.
If needed, install (or adjust) the
6 home’s Pressure Reducing 6 Check inlet and outlet connec- INSTALLATION
Valve to 50-60 psi and install a ons and water pipes for leaks.
Thermal Expansion Tank. Dry all pipes so that any drips
or leaks will be apparent. Repair any
Figure 16 - The Thermal Expansion Tank
should be pressurized with air, to match the leaks. Almost all leaks occur at connec-
home’s incoming water pressure. ons and are not a tank leak.
Step 8:

Verify connec ons and

completely ll tank
To remove air from the tank and allow

the tank to ll completely with water,
follow these steps:

Remove the aerator at the
1 nearest hot water faucet. This
allows any debris in the tank or
plumbing system to be washed out.

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