A.O. Smith Innovo IR 12-160, Installation, User And Service Manual

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2 Safety
A.O. Smith cannot be held responsible for damages or injuries which can be lead back to:
• Failure to follow the instructions provided in this manual.
• Carelessness during use or maintenance of the water heater.
Every user must study the user part of this manual and must follow the instructions in this
part of the manual strictly. Do not change the sequence of the described actions. This
manual must be available for the user and service engineer at all times.
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 (incl. children under the age of 16)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or who lack the necessary
experience or knowledge. When the person responsible for their safety is supervising or
has explained 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 under the age of 16. 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 must 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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