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INSTALLATION

Turn the cold water supply Disconnect the water pipes. Install a suitable drain pan
7 valve OFF. 11 Many water pipes are 2 that is piped to an adequate

connected by a threaded drain.
Open the drain valve on the union which can be disconnected with
8 water heater. wrenches. If you must cut the water Set the water heater in place
pipes, cut the pipes close to the water 3 taking care not to damage
heater’s inlet and outlet connecƟ ons, the drain pan.
leaving the water pipes as long as
possible. If necessary, you can make NOTICE: Most codes require seƫ ng
them shorter later when you install the water heater in a suitable drain
the new water heater. pan piped to an adequate drain. The
drain pan helps avoid property dam-
12 Remove the old water heater. age which may occur from condensa-
Ɵ on or leaks in the piping connecƟ ons
Figure 10 -രDraining the old water heater. or tank. The drain pan must be at
WARNING! Use two or more people least two inches wider than the diam-
Also open a hot water faucet
9 to help the water in the tank to remove or install water heater. eter of the water heater. Install the
Failure to do so can result in back or
drain faster. drain pan so the water level is limited
other injury.
When the tank is empty, Step 4: to a maximum depth of 1-3/4”.
INSTALLATION discharge pipe. You may be able to Installing the new • The T&P Relief Valve will not be in
10
disconnect the Temperature &
Verify that the water heater
Pressure (T&P) Relief Valve
4
is properly set in place. Check
that:
water heater
reuse the discharge pipe, but do not
reuse the old T&P Relief Valve. A new
contact with any electrical parts.
Completely read all instruc-
T&P Relief Valve comes installed on
your water heater (or on some models,
are not sure if you can
the T&P Relief Valve discharge pipe
is in the carton with the water heater). 1 Ɵ ons before beginning. If you • There is adequate space to install
complete the installaƟ on, DO NOT and that it can be piped to a sepa-
RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE STORE. rate drain (and not into the drain
pan).
Seek assistance from any of the
following sources: • There is adequate access and space
• Schedule an appointment with around the water heater for future
a qualified person to install your maintenance.
water heater.
• Call our Technical Assistance Hot-
line at 1-800-821-2017

Figure 11 -രRemoving the T&P Relief Valve
discharge pipe.

10 • ResidenƟ al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide