Maytag HE21250PC - Manual (Page 10)

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Water Piping
A WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
R eople are more likely to be permanently injured by
ot water than others. These include the elderly,
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi­
capped. If anyone using not water in your home fits
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
state law requiring a certain temperature water at
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre­
cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means sucri as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu­
facturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo­
stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in
this manuai.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to
the water heater. The water heater is equipped with ^/4 inch
water connections.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system;
such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water
meter with a check valve, etc. in the cold water supply;
means shall be provided to control thermal expansion.
Contact the local utility or call Maytag Customer Service at
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer on how to con­
trol this situation.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet connec­
tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line direcdy to the
cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the
tank.
1 . Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet
is marked hot. Connect the hot water pipe to the hot water
outlet of the water heater.
2 . Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water
inlet is marked cold. Connect the cold water pipe to the
cold water inlet of the water heater.
NOTE: Your water heater is super insulated to minimize
heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can
be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the
water heater.
HOT OUTLET TO
HOUSE
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SHUT-OFF COLD INLET
3/4" THREADED
NIPPLE
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