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Step-by-Step Instructions
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10. Put Teflon tape on the ¾" nipple thread and attach the ¾" Flange Adaptor
to the ¾" nipple. Tighten the Flange Adaptor with your adjustable wrench
with enough force to prevent leakage. Put Teflon tape to all the threads of
the 'T' Adaptor. Attach the 'T' Adaptor to the Flange Adaptor and tighten
it using a pipe wrench.
11. Now you can attach the AirTap
on top of the existing water heater. You may need some help, as the unit
weighs around 48 lbs. Determine where the AirTap
on the brackets by aligning the holes in the desired position. The AirTap
should be positioned as close to the inlet and outlet nipples as possible for
maximum stability (For gas water heater installations, the AirTap
be at least 1" away from the outer edge of the vent pipe.). Once this is
determined, slide the two mounting bolts in the appropriate holes
on the brackets and secure with the nuts provided.
12. Unwrap and carefully straighten the copper coil connected to the
AirTap
. You may need some help for this. Insert the coil into the top of
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the 'T' Adaptor pipe previously installed, holding the two lines together.
An initial jerk may be needed to push the tube. The tube will curl in the
tank. Continue inserting the coil into the tank, but never try to force it in.
If it gets stuck, gently give it a push until it continues into the tank. The
thermostat bulb should be inserted at the end. Use extra care when you
reach the thermostat bulb and make sure it is immersed along with the
coil. Continue inserting until the entire coil is in the tank.
USE CAUTION during the immersion process to ensure that no crimping of the
coil or thermostat capillary takes place, including the section from the insertion
nipple to the back of the AirTap
curve with more than a 2" radius.
13. Apply teflon tape to the threads on the exposed end of the outlet nipple
previously installed. Screw the brass female adaptor onto the nipple and
tighten securely. Tighten all adaptors.
to these brackets so that the unit rests
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will be positioned
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. At no point should you allow the coil to
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should
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