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

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Remove red shipping caps
1
from the inlet and outlet
ports on the main housing.
2
Pre-condition the unit by flushing. It is very important that this system is flushed
properly prior to final installation.
1
Using the supplied adapter, connect a
garden hose to the inlet port so the water
will flow into the system and out of the
outlet port.
2
Slowly turn on the water and allow the
cloudy water to flow from the outlet into
a suitable drainage area.
3
Flush the tank for 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Disconnect the system from the garden hose
and position it for final installation.
IMPORTANT The inlet piping assembly
must be firmly braced and supported.
Turn off the main water
3
source prior to installation.
Pick an appropriate installation
4
location. Unit must be installed
in an area where the main water
line enters your home.
Do not over-tighten fittings, as this may cause leakage and broken fittings. Do NOT use
pipe dope. The use of pipe dope voids the warranty. You may use NSF-certified pipe
primer, glue and plumber's tape. Leave 2 or 3 threads exposed and do not exceed seven
layers of plumber's tape. More than seven layers will cause the nipple to crack and leak.
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IMPORTANT Keep the unit in an upright
position at all times.
Once installation is complete, slowly
5
turn water on and inspect for leaks.
Once the unit is installed and
6
checked for leaks, turn on the faucet
closest to the installed unit and allow
water to run for 5-10 minutes for the
final flushing.