A.O. Smith BFC Cyclone 120, Installation, User And Service Manual

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2 Safety
A.O. Smith cannot be held responsible for damages or injuries leading back to:
Failure to follow the instructions provided in this manual.
Carelessness during use or maintenance of the water heater.
Every user has to study the user part of this manual and has to follow the instructions in
this part of the manual strictly. Do not change the sequence of the actions to be done.
This manual has to be available for the user and service engineer all the time.
Warning
If you smell gas:
Shut off the mains gas supply valve!
Avoid causing sparks! Do not use any electrical equipment or switch, i.e. no
telephones, plugs or bells!
No naked flames! No smoking!
Open windows and doors!
Warn occupants and leave the building!
After leaving the building, alert the gas distribution company or your
installation engineer.
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Caution
Do not store or use chemical substances in the room where the water heater is installed
because of the risk of explosion and corrosion of the water heater. Some propellants,
bleaching agents and degreasing agents etc. disperse of explosive vapors and/or cause
accelerated corrosion. If the water heater is used in a room where such substances are
stored or used, the warranty will be void.
Caution
Installation, maintenance and service may only by carried out by a qualified engineer.
Caution
The water heater is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacities, or who lack the necessary experience or knowledge. When the person
responsible for their safety is supervising them or has explained to them how the water
heater should be used, these persons can use the water heater.
Caution
This water heater is not intended to be used by children. Always supervise children, and
make sure that they do not play with the water heater.
Note
Regular maintenance extends the service life of the water heater. To determine the
correct service interval, the service and maintenance engineer has to do a check on both
the water and gas side of the water heater three months after installation. Based on this
check, the best service interval can be determined.
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