16 Jan 10 How to Install a Hot Water Heater
Connecting a hot water heater is one of the most common home repair jobs and is easy to learn. But be sure to read all directions before beginning. You do not want to see that you are still stuck with no hot water.
Obviously the first thing you need to do to disconnect, and remove the old hot water heater. Be careful, though, as it is still full of hot water. Turn off the gas or electricity, depending on which is connected to the water heater. You then need to drainthe water from the old heating system. A drain valve should the heater for this purpose. For a gas heater, separate the vent pipe from the draft hood, which may have life, must be governed by the removal of the sheet metal screw holding hands. Confirm that the pilot light is to disconnect the gas line to the heater off, and cap.
Next, you will need to remove the water heater from the pipes, but be careful because the water can still have hot water in them, whichstill hot enough to burn you. You may need to use some pipe wrenches to remove them, but it should not be connected to many lines, so this step should require little time and effort. Once completed, you can remove the water heater and discard it. Please note, however, that local and state laws, it may restrictions on the disposal of hot water heaters. Check with your local authorities for action to eliminate requirements in your area.
It is now time to install the new system. Do not pull thenew device to your home, as delicate parts inside that can be damaged if it is too much are startled. Try using a dolly to bring it to transport you back home. Once moved, the position of the new heating system, so the piles can easily reach it. If you watch with gas, that can easily reach the gas line to prevent any gas leaks.
You now need to connect the hot and cold water in contact, which is a simple process. Connect the new boiler at the same connections as the old one and reconnect thethird line of the main water line. If you are confused or there are no connections can be found in the manual. Connecting the pipes is the most common mistake made during installation. You can test it by clicking on the water. When the cold water is hot and your hot water is not heated, you have to switch the lines.
Next, you need to find the safety valve on the new water heater. The temperature and pressure relief valve is an important part of the system as it releasesexcess heat and pressure automatically so that the device will not explode. This is a valuable and important safety feature that is standard on all units. Finally, the new hot-water heating system connected to the power. Connect it to either the gas or electricity so as to heat the water. The instruction manual can explain, how to do this.
