Installations Check
IV) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Water Temperature Regulation
HOT WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature that will
satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and
other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you
upon contact. Some people are more likely to be perma-
nently injured by hot water than others. These include the
elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one
of these groups or if there is a provincial, state law or local
code requiring a specific hot water temperature at the tap,
then you must take special precautions. Never allow small
children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath
water. Never leave a child or handicapped person unat-
tended in a bathtub or shower.
It is recommended that lower water temperatures be used
to avoid the risk of scalding. It is further recommended, in all
cases, that the water temperature be set for the lowest tem-
perature that satisfies your hot water needs. This will also
provide the most energy efficient operation of the water
heater.
Check Here
1.
Have the safety precautions described in the
manual been implemented?
2.
Does the gas piping conform to the recom-
mendations of your Gas Utility Company?
3.
Has the gas piping been tested?
4.
Is the supply pressure correct?
5.
Is the water heater connected to the correct
gas supply as shown on the rating plate
(Natural Gas/Propane)?
6.
Is the clearance between the water heater and
combustible construction as per specifica-
tions?
7.
Is the water piping correctly connected? Are
you certain that there are no leaks?
8.
Is the water heater filled with water?
9.
Is the cold water supply valve open?
10.
Is the vent pipe installed properly and are the
vertical and horizontal runs properly support-
ed?
11.
Is the vent hood air intake opening unobstruct-
ed?
12.
Is the T&P valve installed? Are the drain pipe
and T&P valve unobstructed?
13.
Is a drain pan installed with a proper overflow
pipe, directed to a drain?
14.
Have you taken steps to prevent water damage
in case of leaks?
15.
Does the area around the water heater have
adequate ventilation?
16.
Air moving device does not create negative
pressure?
17.
Flammable vapours are not placed in the prox-
imity of the water heater?
18.
Manifold gasket properly sealed?
19.
Viewport not damaged or cracked?
20.
Flame-arrestor free of debris and undamaged?
21.
Two piece grommet on manifold door properly
installed?
22.
No leaks at pilot and manifold connection?
23.
Manifold door screws securely tightened?
24.
Extra care for proper ventilation for attic or
unconditioned space installation (max. air tem-
perature 42°C (108°F))?
DANGER
Water temperature over 52°C (125°F) can cause
severe burns instantly or death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of
being scalded.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting valves are available.
WARNING
Risk of scalding
There is a hot water scald potential if the
thermostat is set too high.
Adjusting the thermostat past the 49°C
(120°F) bar on the temperature dial will
increase the risk of scald injury
Hot water can produce third degree burns
in 6 seconds at . . . . . . . .60°C (140°F)
in 30 seconds at . . . . . . .54°C (130°F)
in 5 minutes at . . . . . . . . .49°C (120°F)
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