GE AP12170-4 - Manual (Page 10)

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Customer Service
T
roubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions
Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions
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.
R E L I E F V A L V E
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Typical top connection arrangement Typical side 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 heat traps in the hot
outlet line and cold water inlet line. 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.