To Woodford Home PageThermaline® Instructions

Back Purging Thermaline

Installation Instructions on Side of Unit

TO REMOVE OPERATING ROD

Shut supply line to THERMALINE off.

Turn HEAD NUT (large hex) counter-clockwise while turning WHEEL HANDLE clockwise.

WARNING: Winterize when not electrically heated or unit may freeze and burst.

TO WINTERIZE:

Shut valve off.

Remove HEATER and RUBBER COVER. Make sure valve is shut off.

Grasp THERMALINE HANDLE and remove HEATER WELL THUMBNUT (knurled fitting) on handle stem. Remove HEATER WELL fro inside of stem.

Force air into WATER OUTLET (where the water line was connected) until water has been completely removed through the hole in the HANDLE STEM. A hand tire pump with proper fittings can be used where pressurized air is not available. For details go to PURGING THERMALINE.

Replace HEATER WELL and THUMBNUT.

Cap or plug holes properly. Store HEATER and accessories away

Installation Instructions
WARNING:
  1. Install THERMALINE beside rather than under mobile home to facilitate service of unit.
  2. Install THERMALINE so that outlet is 4 inches above grade or to the specifications of the local plumbing code and so that the valve body is below all danger of frost.
  3. Connect the THERMALINE to water supply pipe with at least 5 feet of type K, 3/4 inch, annealed copper water tube snaked or coiled in the trench and connect with brass fittings at both ends.
  4. After installation, check all connections for leaks and flush lines to remove gravel, etc. that might have been present.
  5. Follow winterizing instructions under THERMALINE cover when unit is not electrically heated or unit may freeze and burst.
  6. Using the THERMALINE for an electrical ground is a violation of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.