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Old 03-26-2016, 02:50 PM   #1
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Water Heater Valves
Just purchased a FR3, can anyone tell me if the valves are in the correct order to use water heater. ?

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Old 03-26-2016, 02:51 PM   #2
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Forgot the pictures. Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByForest River Forums1459021880.816532.jpg Views: 133 Size: 107.5 KB ID: 102932Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByForest River Forums1459021893.416417.jpg Views: 304 Size: 101.1 KB ID: 102933
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Old 03-26-2016, 02:57 PM   #3
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I am not sure what the first one is/does but the above picture is correct
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Old 03-26-2016, 03:42 PM   #4
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It looks like you have the valves set correct for use.
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Old 03-26-2016, 04:13 PM   #5
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Old 03-26-2016, 04:20 PM   #6
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BTW, The blue hose valve is the incoming cold water valve. The Red hose valve is for the Hot output. The center valve is a bypass. Currently the two supply hoses are ON and the bypass is OFF.
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Old 03-26-2016, 05:53 PM   #7
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Suggestion. If you print out the picture and place a copy near your water heater it might help in the future. Don't ask why I'm making the suggestion.
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Old 03-26-2016, 06:12 PM   #8
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Yep your right.
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Old 03-26-2016, 10:24 PM   #9
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Does the valve in the first picture have a short section of non connected hose attached. If so this valve is for your winterization. Turned toward the short section of hose it will draw in antifreeze. Turned the other way it will draw from your fresh water tank.
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Old 03-27-2016, 06:59 PM   #10
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Got it, thanks to all
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Old 03-31-2016, 02:30 PM   #11
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Please see the excellent "sticky" message at the top of this (Plumbing) topic area for additional information and diagrams.
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