American Water Heater (A)BCG3 85T500-8N - Manual (Page 20)

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installation diagrams - top inlet/outlet usage
Use of the top inlet water connection requires installation of an
inlet dip tube (refer to figure 19). The tube is supplied in the
heater. Follow caution labels if applying heat to this fitting. Do
not allow pipe dope to contact the plastic tube during installation.
tuBe inlet installation
figure 19
code restrictions
Use of the top inlet water connection is not permitted on
installations in the state of North Carolina, due to the material
of the tube (Polypropylene). Where such code restrictions exist,
use only lower inlet tank connection. This may also require a
heat trap - check local codes. The “Top Outlet” connection
may still be used on these applications. Plug or cap all unused
openings in the tank before filling with water.
temperature setting should not exceed
safe use temperature at fixtures. see water
temperature control and mixing ValVe warning
on page 12. if higher preheat temperatures are
necessary to oBtain adeQuate Booster output,
add an anti-scald ValVe for hot water supplied
to fixtures.