Pipe Insulation; Heat Traps - GE GG75T06ASK Use And Care Manual

Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
two 24" sections of pipe insulation.

Heat Traps

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.
Typical horizontal piping arrangement
Please install the insulation, according to
the illustrations above, that best meets
your requirements.
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 25.
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