State P6 40 20T4 W - Manual (Page 10)

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Temperature Regulation
Installation Checklist
1. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct? See “Wiring”
in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
2. Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to
the water heaters junction box of the correct wire size
(gauge).
3. Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly
installed, and piped to an adequate drain? See
“Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve” section.
4. Is the water heater completely filled with water? See
“Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Installing
the New Water Heater” section.
5. Will a water leak damage anything? See “Locating the
New Water Heater” section.
6. Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See “Water Piping” in the “Installing
the New Water Heater” section.
7. Is there adequate clearance for maintenance around
the water heater?
8. Do you need to call an electrical contractor and/or the
local electric company to check your wiring?
Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)
HOT
COLD
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
MODEL RATING PLATE
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intend-
ed to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature
which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and
other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure
you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be
permanently injured by hot water than others. These
include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in
your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a
local code or state law requiring a certain temperature
water at the hot water tap, then you must take special
precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature setting that 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 at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply
or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions
for installation of the valves. Before changing the facto-
ry setting of the thermostat, read the “Temperature
Regulation” section in this manual.
WARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handi-
capped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.