Richmond 12GRX40-40F Encore 40 Gallon 40,000 BTU Tank Natural Gas Water Heater

Use & Care Manual - Page 13

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13
Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
factory installed 3/4” NPT heat traps in
the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line.
These heat traps may require a minimum
of one (1), 90°, 3/4” NPT elbow and
may require an additional 90°, 3/4” NPT
elbow or a 3/4” coupling depending on
your installation needs. See Illustration of
nipples and heat traps on page 26.
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
two 24” sections of pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according
to the illustrations above, that best meets
your requirements.
Typical vertical piping arrangement
Typical horizontal piping arrangement
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
For increased energy efficiency, this
water heater has been supplied with a
2 3/8” section of T&P insulation. Please
install the insulation as shown below.
Typical Top Connect T & P Arrangement.
T&P Insulation Installation
Typical Side Connect T & P Arrangement.
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.
Ensure the T&P Valve opening is not
obstructed by the insulation.
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