That vacuum breaker needs to be installed about 6 inches above the top of the tank.
Vacuum breaker installation on water heater.
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It needs to be installed after the cold water shutoff into the heater.
Install a listed temperature pressure relief valve in the opening on the side of the water heater.
It must be installed above the highest point in the system usually the highest sprinkler head or the highest slope in the yard.
They have a brass body construction with npt male inlet connection and a protective cap.
Siphonage install watts series 288a vacuum breakers.
The vacuum relief valve shall be ansi z21 22 rated and csa certified.
Many water heaters especially traditional electric ones require changes to your wiring and potentially the breaker box.
Series n36 water service vacuum relief valves are used in water heater tank applications to automatically allow air to enter into the piping system to prevent vacuum conditions that could siphon the water from the system and damage water heater tank equipment.
Beyond a water heater permit some areas may also require either an electric or plumbing permit depending on the type of water heater.
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A hose connection vacuum breaker should be installed on each faucet or hose bibb that is connected to the potable water supply to prevent backflow into the water supply.
Connect the hot and cold water lines to the nipples using unions.
Hvbs must be installed at least six inches above the ground surface.
The hvb is an avb and must follow the installation parameters of table 603 2.