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DeRenzy
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015

Atwood GE 16-EXT -- Help with two open tubes on back

Just received a new Atwood GE 16-EXT (10 gal gas/elect) hot water heater which is identical to my 10 year old one EXCEPT it has two non-threaded, horizontal, aluminum tubes (1/2" ID & 5/8" OD), sticki...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Jun 13, 2015
You purchased the Water Heater with the OPTIONAL MotorAID kit. Those 2 tubes are supposed to have your Chassis engine Hot water lines connected to heat the water while driving down the road. You are correct. You just leave them alone. You do not have to do anything with them. Doug

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