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WARNING: The pressure 

rating of the relief valve must 

not exceed 150 PSI, (1034 

KPA), the maximum working 

pressure of the water heater as 

marked on the rating plate.

 

A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief 

Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied 

and must be installed in the opening provided and marked for the purpose on the water heater. No 

valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Local codes shall govern the 

installation of relief valves.

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

The BTUH rating of the relief valve must 

not be less than the input rating of the 

water heater as indicated on the rating 

label located on the front of the heater  

(1 watt=3.412 BTUH).
Connect the outlet of the relief valve  

to a suitable open drain so that the 

discharge water cannot contact live 

electrical parts or persons and to eliminate 

potential water damage. 

Piping used should be of a type approved 

for hot water distribution. The discharge 

line must be no smaller than the outlet of 

the valve and must pitch downward from 

the valve to allow complete drainage (by 

gravity) of the relief valve and discharge 

line. The end of the discharge line should 

not be threaded or concealed and should 

be protected from freezing. No valve of 

any type, restriction or reducer coupling 

should be installed in the discharge line.

Vacuum Relief Valve

NOTICE:  Do NOT remove 

or tamper with the vacuum 

relief valve for any reason.  

Doing so will void the 

manufacturer’s warranty.

The vacuum relief valve, which must be 

used when installing the water heater, is 

factory installed.

The cold water inlet has a vacuum relief 

valve connected to it.  Certain conditions 

in the field may produce a vacuum or neg-

ative pressure condition inside the water 

heater’s tank.  This negative pressure can 

cause the tank to fail.  The vacuum relief 

valve provides a means to eliminate the 

negative pressure or vacuum by admitting 

air into the tank to equalize the pressure.

It is not recommended to pull a vacuum on 

the unit.

If a vacuum is pulled on the unit, refer 

to the "To Fill the Water Heater" section 

to ensure the unit is full of water before 

operating.

Summary of Contents for 15

Page 1: ...ctions or any terms within it seek professional advice Any questions regarding the operation maintenance service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it was purc...

Page 2: ...of your water heater You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service...

Page 3: ...this manual for detailed instructions in how to adjust the thermostat s DANGER Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe b...

Page 4: ...Office of the State Architect 1102 Q Street Suite 5100 Sacramento CA 95811 or you may call 916 445 8100 or ask a water heater dealer However applicable local codes shall govern installation For reside...

Page 5: ...ctical to the area of greatest heated water demand Long un insulated hot water lines can waste energy and water Place the water heater in such a manner that the thermostat and element access panels ca...

Page 6: ...e water heater and system piping This rapid pressure increase can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve causing it to operate during each heating cycle Thermal expansion and the resulti...

Page 7: ...approved for hot water distribution The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must pitch downward from the valve to allow complete drainage by gravity of the relief valve...

Page 8: ...id damaging the unit WARNING Failure to follow the instructions provided in this manual may permanently damage the unit and void the manufacturer s warranty NOTICE Do not attempt to turn any fitting c...

Page 9: ...using metal strapping or wire fastened to the structure overhead Seal Ring Inside nut Hex Union Nut Relief Valve No threads permitted on end of Drain Pipe 6 Maximum distance from drain pipe to suitabl...

Page 10: ...he water heater The branch circuit wiring should include either Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with fittings approved for the purpo...

Page 11: ...eAWG Based on N E C Table 310 16 75 C 120V 240V 120V 240V 2 000 20 12 3 000 20 12 3 800 20 12 4 500 25 10 11 Wiring Diagrams SINGLE ELEMENT 2 1 2 THERMOSTAT HIGH TEMP LIMIT ECO HEATING ELEMENT WHITE Y...

Page 12: ...The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulti...

Page 13: ...room to service heater Water heater completely filled with water Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tight and free of leaks Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly instal...

Page 14: ...in until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service personnel DANGER There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set too high Households with small children disabled or elderly...

Page 15: ...ion pads The thermostat protective cover should not be removed Using a small screwdriver set the thermostat dial pointer to the desired temperature by turning the screw Do not pry or move the white pl...

Page 16: ...rge line to an open drain A water heater s tank can act as a settling basin for solids suspended in the water It is therefore not uncommon for hard water deposits to accumulate in the bottom of the ta...

Page 17: ...ke sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch if used are in the ON position The thermostat may be set too low See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual...

Page 18: ...crew 8 16 x 5 8 12 Upper Thermostat 13 Upper Protector 14 Screw 10 16 x 5 8 15 Thermostat Cavity Insulation 16 Upper Access Panel 17 Screw 10 16 x 5 8 18 Access Panel Cover Insulation 19 Access Panel...

Page 19: ...19 Replacement Parts 30 105 gallon models 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 19 18 17 24 15 14 23 22 25 20 26 7 3...

Page 20: ...Replacement Parts 15 20 gallon models 20...

Page 21: ...available for purchase through your water heater distributor NOTICE Make sure the threads on the unit are clean Brush debris off of threads with a toothbrush if needed NOTICE The elements are unique t...

Page 22: ...resulting from improper installation or failure to operate and maintain the water heater in accordance with the manufac turer s instructions provided d Performance problems caused by improper sizing o...

Page 23: ...ent regulations or industry certification or similar standards require the replacement water heater or replacement component part s to have features not found in the defective water heater or the defe...

Page 24: ...er Information Name Address Plumber Mechanical Contractor Installer Information Name Address Telephone Number Water Heater Information Model Number Serial Number Date of Installation FOR YOUR RECORDS...

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