InSinkErator 152 - Manual (Page 5)

Personal Damage: Never operate the heater with the
cold water inlet valve closed or before filling with water
per the filling instructions. Failure to do so will cause
damage and can void element warranty.
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■ Check all connections to ensure they
are tight and that there are no leaks.
■ Plug 3-1/2 ft. water heater power cord
into a grounded 120 volt A.C. three pin
receptacle. Ensure that it is protected
by a 15 to 20 Amp fuse and is
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
■ The water heater electrical switch
is located at the front-top of tank.
■ Power the tank by pushing switch
to “ON” position.
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CONNECTING TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
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■ Locate the hot water drain screw at
the front-bottom of the tank.
■ Ensure the screw is tight by turning
clockwise with a screwdriver.
■ Open a nearby hot water faucet to
permit air to escape.
■ Fully open the cold water inlet valve,
filling the heater and piping.
■ Leave “hot” faucet open until good
flow of water occurs (evacuates air
in lines).
■ Close hot water faucet.
FILLING THE TANK
Heater is not to be hard wired.
■ T & P valve comes included and
pre-installed on some InSinkErator
models. Consult local codes and
regulations for proper installation
and use of required T & P valve.
■ T & P valve is available through your
InSinkErator dealer.
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■ Locate the cold water inlet identified
INLET.
■ Ensure the dip tube, supplied to carry
cold water from the tank top to the
bottom, is in the cold water inlet.
■ Connect the cold water line to the
1/2" NPT female fitting on the top of
the heater (use Teflon tape on
threaded connections).
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This is a bronze tank. When connecting to
galvanized pipe, always use a dielectric
union to reduce corrosion due to galvanic
action between dissimilar metals.
CONNECTING TO WATER SUPPLY
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■ Locate the hot water outlet identified
OUTLET.
■ Connect the hot water line to the 1/2"
NPT female fitting on the top of the
tank (use Teflon tape on threaded
connections).
■ When tightening, grip the tank fittings
with a wrench to minimize stress.
T & P VALVE
(PRE-INSTALLED ON SOME MODELS)