State P6 20 10 MS K - Manual (Page 10)

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 heater’s junction box of the correct wire size
(gauge). See “Wiring” in the “Installing the New Water
Heater” section.
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)
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COLD INLET
WATER LINE
HOT OUTLET
TO HOUSE
TEMPERED
WATER
OUTLET
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
MIXING VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug.
Provide 6 ″″ air gap
between pipe and
drain.)
(NOTE: ONLY 30 GALLON
MODEL IS EQUIPPED
WITH A DRAIN VALVE)
DRAIN VALVE
SHUT-OFF VALVE
(Recommended)
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended
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 perma-
nently injured by hot water than others. These include the
elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-
capped. 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, some type of tempering device,
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 factory 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.