10
Installing the water heater
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
a 2-3/8” section of pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according
to the illustrations above, that best
meets your requirements.
Slip the insulation cover over the
T&P Valve through the center hole
and align the hole in the side with the
opening of the T&P Valve.
Typical top connection arrangement
Relief Valve Insulation Installation
CAUTION: Ensure the
T&P Valve opening is not
obstructed by the
insulation.
Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
factory installed internal or external
heat traps in the hot outlet and cold
water inlet openings.
NOTICE: DO NOT apply heat to the
HOT or COLD water connections.
If sweat connections are used, sweat
tubing to adapter before fitting adapter
to the water connections on heater. Any
heat applied to the water supply fittings
will permanently damage the dip tube
and/or heat traps.
LeakGuard
TM
This water heater is equipped with built-
in leak detection and automatic water
shut off valve. The leak detection device
(LeakSense
TM
) detects the presence of
water and immediately alerts the elec-
tronic control as the EcoNet app on the
cellular phone. When water is detected,
the electronic controls will shut down
the heating elements and the automatic
water shut off valve closes. Please see
more details on servicing on page 17.
WARNING: Failure to
follow the instructions
provided in this manual
may permanently damage
the unit and void the
manufacturer’s warranty.