John Wood SpaceSaver (2.5 Gallon) - Manual (Page 8)

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3. When an uninterrupted stream of water, without appar-
ent air bubbles, flows from the open hot water faucets,
the tank is full.
4. To purge the lines of any excess air and sediment,
keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a
constant flow of water is obtained.
5. Close the hot water faucets and check the system for
leaks. Repair as required and retest.
Please note the following:
•
The system should be installed only with piping that is
suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper,
CPVC, or polybutylene. This water heater must not be
installed using iron piping or PVC water piping.
• Use only pumps, valves, or fittings that are compatible
with potable water.
• Use only full flow ball or gate valves. The use of valves
that may cause excessive restriction to water flow is
not recommended.
• Use only tin-antimony or other equivalent solder. Any
lead based solder must not be used.
• Piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler
seal, or other chemicals must not be used.
• Chemicals that may contaminate the potable water
supply must not be added to the piping system.
• This water heater shall not be connected to any heat-
ing systems or component(s) used with a non-potable
water heating appliance.
Water Heater Location
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Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected
from freezing temperatures.
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Provisions made to protect the area from water
damage. Drain pan installed and piped to an adequate
drain.
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Sufficient room to service the water heater.
Water System Piping
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Temperature and pressure relief valve properly installed
with a discharge line run to an open drain
and protected from freezing.
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All piping properly installed and free of leaks.
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Heater completely filled with water (see Figure 2).
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Closed system pressure buildup precautions
installed.
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Tempering valve (when applicable) installed per
manufacturer’s instructions (see “Water Temperature
Regulation” section).
Electrical Connections
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Wiring and connections comply with all applicable
codes.
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Water heater and electrical supply are properly
grounded.
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Proper overload fuse or circuit breaker protection
installed.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST