KitchenAid briva KIDS01EK Technical Education page 25

Protect water lines leading to hot water tank
against freezing. Damage from freezing is
not covered by the warranty.
This accessory is to be used in non-pres-
surized applications only.
Thermal Expansion—When a water heater is
installed in a closed water supply system, such
as one having a back-flow preventer in the
cold-water supply, means shall be provided to
control thermal expansion. Contact the water
supplier or local plumbing inspector for infor-
mation regarding the control of this situation.
Tempering Valve—This water heater is ca-
pable of supplying high temperature hot water.
Tempering valves that limit hot water tempera-
ture are available for installation in hot water
lines. Contact a licensed plumber or plumbing
authority.
Temperature and Pressure Relief (T & P)
Valve drain requirements.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of excessive
pressures and temperatures in this water
heater, install temperature and pressure pro-
tective equipment required by local codes and
no less than a combination temperature and
pressure relief valve certified by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory that maintains
periodic inspection of production of listed equip-
ment or materials, as meeting the require-
ments for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas
Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Sys-
tems, ANSI Z21.22-1986. This valve must be
marked with a maximum set pressure not to
exceed the marked maximum working pres-
sure of the water heater. Install the valve into
an opening provided and marked for this pur-
pose in the water heater, and orient it or provide
tubing so that any discharge from the valve
exits only within 6 inches above, or at any
distance below, the structural floor, and does
not contact any live electrical part. The dis-
charge opening must not be blocked or re-
duced in size under any circumstances.
It is recommended that the drain location be
planned before installing the hot water tank.
The T & P valve drain connection faces down.
Locating the drain so that it is directly in line
with the connection is recommended.
The T & P valve must be connected to an
adequate drain line. A 1/2" male NPT thread is
required to connect to the valve.
The valve discharge line must be as follows:
• Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the
relief valve or have any reducing coupling
installed in the discharge line.
• Must not be capped, blocked, plugged, or
contain any valve between the relief valve
and the end of the discharge line.
• Must terminate within 6 inches above a floor
or any distance below the structural floor or
external to the building.
• Must be installed to allow complete drainage
of both the valve and discharge line.
In certain locations, a suitable drain pan must
be installed and piped to a drain.
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