Giant UG30 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Guide

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FIGURE 15.
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TYPICAL MIXING VALVE INSTALLATION COMBINATION
SPACE HEATING/POTABLE WATER HEATING SYSTEM
MIXING
VALVE
HOT
WATER
OUT
UNIONS
IN
MUST BE VERTICAL TO
REMOVE AIR BUBBLES
DOMSETIC
HOT WATER
OUT
FLOW CONTROL
VALVE
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OUT
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AIR
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VALVE
EXPANSION TANK
VACUUM
RELIEF
VALVE
COLD WATER INLET
12” (300 mm)
MAXIMUM AIR GAP
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Solar Installation
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Giant UG30 Specifications

General

Brand	Giant
Model	UG30
Category	Water Heater
Language	English