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Instant Hot Water Tank: Installing the System Instant Hot Water Tank: Installing the System From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-202

In this segment, host Ed Del Grande takes you through the steps for installing the hot water tank under your sink.

Materials:

Marker
Instant hot water tank system
Cordless drill
Wrench

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Mounting the Tank:

1. Position the tank close to the plumbing and the electrical outlet.

2. While holding the tank in place, draw a line on the wall (figure A) to mark the top of the tank.

3. Attach the mounting bracket one inch from the line using a drill bit and one inch wood screws.

4. Hang the tank on the bracket.

Connecting the System:

1. Push the blue tubing into the quick-connect fitting on the tank.

2. Slip the clear vinyl tube over the fitting in the middle (figure B).

3. Connect the larger tube over the last barbed fitting.

Mounting and Connecting the Filter:

1. Attach the mounting bracket near the tank, then attach the filter.

2. Connect the 3/8 inch tubing from the outlet side of the filter to the 3/8 inch 'Y' fitting (figure C).

3. Add the clear vent line to the filter.

4. Insert both copper lines from the dispenser to the 'Y' fitting (figure D).

5. Attach a compression nut over the 3/8 inch tubing.

6. Then, attach to the double compression stop installed at the existing water line and tighten (figure E).

7. Turn the water back on at the water heater.

8. Open the water stops under the sink, then check for leaks.

9. Open the cold water faucet at the new dispenser to wash out the filter.

10. Turn off the cold water faucet, then open the hot water faucet until water begins to flow.

11. Plug in the tank.