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7. The union end of the flexible connector should be attached to the rear inlet port of the water valve with the supplied washer gasket. No pipe dope or thread tape is to be used at this joint. The .” flexible hot water outlet line is supplied attached to the heater. Be certain there are no loose particles or dirt in the piping. Blow out or flush the lines before connecting to the water heater. Full port valves should be installed on both the cold water supply and hot water outlet lines to facil