Installation Guide - A.O. Smith AO-WH-PREV Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Turn off main water supply.
Drain water from water lines.
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Wrap Teflon
®
around the 3/4" MNPT x 3/4" fitting
for copper pipe to the left and firmly
assemble into filter head.
(See Figure 1)
FIGURE 1
Do not use pipe solvent (dope), as solvents in some types of pipe dope may cause
damage to plastic fittings. Do not over-tighten to prevent damage to filter head.
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When installing on metallic plumbing, ensure you take the following precautions.
Securely install two grounding clamps and a #4 copper wire across the location
where the system will be installed. Tightly clamp at both ends, as shown below.
(See Figure 3)
GROUND CLAMP
W A R N I N G
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Prior to installation on metallic plumbing, securely install two grounding clamps and
a #4 copper wire as per installation instructions. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or electric shock.
tape (2-1⁄2 wraps)
GROUND WIRE
2
Remove clear housing from filter
head and set aside.
4
Calculate proper spacing of
components (approximately 3/4" of
existing pipe inserts into each fitting).
(See Figure 2)
ENSURE PROPER SPACING
GROUND CLAMP
FIGURE 3
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FIGURE 2
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