To prevent dryout upon the first start, fill the heater with the glycol-water mixture before the hoses are connected. Before connecting to the water system, check the direction of flow so that it is connected correctly connect the heater, with the outlet in the center (see arrow and red ring on the heater). The inlet is the pipe to the side, marked with a blue ring. Bleed the heater before it is connected to the system. If there’s air in the system, airbubbles will occur, and the circulation will be bad and the heater can be over heated.