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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 connecƟ 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
connecƟ on guidelines as for the cold
water supply.

Install insulaƟ on (or heat tape) Full-Ň ow ball valve
4 on the water pipes especially if
Figure 15 -രA Pressure Reducing Valve is
the indoor installaƟ on area is required if your home’s water pressure is Figure 17 -രFully open the cold water supply
subject to freezing temperatures. above 80 psi. valve.
InsulaƟ ng the hot water pipes can Open a hot water faucet and
increase energy eĸ ciency. 3 allow the water to run unƟ l it
Ň 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 Į ƫ ngs on the water
Close the hot water faucet and
heater. 5 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 Ɵ ons and water pipes for leaks.
Dry all pipes so that any drips
Thermal Expansion Tank.
or leaks will be apparent. Repair any
Figure 16 -രThe Thermal Expansion Tank
should be pressurized with air, to match the leaks. Almost all leaks occur at connec-
home’s incoming water pressure. Ɵ ons and are not a tank leak.
Step 8:

Verify connecƟ ons and
completely Į ll tank

To remove air from the tank and allow
the tank to Į 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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