GE AP12170-4 Use And Care Manual page 10

Installing the water heater.
CAUTION: Ensure the
T&P Valve opening is not
obstructed by the
insulation.
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Relief Valve Insulation Installation
Typical top connection arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
a 2-3/8" section of pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according
to the illustrations above, that best
meets your requirements.
Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
factory installed heat traps in the hot
outlet line and cold water inlet line.
Typical side connection arrangement
Slip the insulation cover over the T&P
Valve through the center hole and align
the hole in the side with the opening of
the T&P Valve.
NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the hot or
cold water connections. If sweat
connections are used, sweat tubing to
adapter before fitting adapter to the
water connections on heater. Any heat
applied to the water supply fittings will
permanently damage the dip tube
and/or heat traps.