GE GE40T06MAG Use and Care Manual - Page 7

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must remain installed in the opening provided and marked for the purpose on the water heater. No valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Local codes shall govern the installation of relief valves. Relief Valve WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not be less than the input rating of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the front of the heater (1 watt=3.412 Btuh). Connect the outlet of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to eliminate potential water damage. Piping used should be of a type approved for hot water distribution. The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must pitch downward from the valve to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the relief valve and discharge line. The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be protected from freezing. No valve of any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be installed in the discharge line. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must be full of water before heater is turned on. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate of Limited Warranty for complete terms and conditions.) Make certain the drain valve is completely closed. Open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to vent from the water heater and piping. A steady flow of water from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Typical Top Connect Installation Temperature & pressure relief valve Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) Union Anode E L I AL EF V COLD E HOT Heat trap 6″ Min. Hot water outlet to fixtures Relief valve discharge line. Directed to under side of home. To electrical distribution panel Heat trap 6″ Min. To cold water supply Shut-off valve Union Jacket access panel Jacket access panel Drain valve Auxiliary catch pan 7 Customer Service