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2. Safety
Observe the following safety information and regulations.
Operate the appliance only when fully installed and with all
safety equipment fitted.
2.1 Intended use
The appliance is intended for heating domestic hot water and
can supply one draw-off point.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappro-
priate.
Observation of these instructions is also part of the correct use
of this appliance.
2.2 General Information
Read this entire manual. Failure to follow all the guides, instruc-
tions and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service and use of
this appliance can result in serious injury.
This appliance must be installed by a licensed electrician and
plumber. The installation must comply with all national, state and
local plumbing and electric codes. Proper installation is the re-
sponsibility of the installer. Failure to comply with the installation
and operating instructions or improper use voids the warranty.
Save these instructions for future reference. Installer should leave
these instructions with the consumer.
If you have any questions regarding the installation, use or opera-
tion of this water heater, or if you need any additional installation
manuals, please call our technical service line, see last side.
2.3 Safety Precautions
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DANGER Injury
Please read and follow these instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
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Damage to the appliance and the environment
The appliance must be installed by a licensed electri-
cian and plumber. The installation must comply with all
national, state and local plumbing and electric codes.
Service of the appliance must be performed by qualified
service TECHNICIANS.
DANGER Electrocution
Before proceeding with any installation, adjustment,
alteration, or service of this appliance all circuit break-
ers and disconnect switches servicing the appliance
must be turned off. Failure to do so could result in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
DANGER Electrocution
Never remove the appliance‘s cover unless the elec-
tricity servicing the appliance is turned off. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or death.
DANGER Electrocution
The appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to
electrically ground the product could result in serious
personal injury or death.
DANGER Burns
Water temperatures over 125 °F (52 °C)can cause se-
vere burns instantly or death from scalding.
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WARNING Injury
Where children or persons with limited physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities are to be allowed to control
this appliance, ensure that this will only happen under
supervision or after appropriate instructions by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
never play with the appliance.
2.4 Test symbols
See type plate on the appliance.
3. General
The AQC tankless water heater differs from conventional storage
type water heaters in several ways. It does not store hot water.
Instead, water is heated instantaneously as it flows through the
unit. The powerful heating elements are activated by a flow
switch as water is drawn from a hot water faucet connected to
the AQC. Due to the absence of stand-by losses, the AQC has
greater energy efficiency than storage type water heaters.
The temperature of the hot water delivered by the AQC depends
on the wattage of the heating element, the temperature of the
incoming cold water, and the water flow rate through the unit.
In order for the AQC to operate properly, it must be carefully
matched to the application.
In case you have questions regarding the way you plan to use the
AQC, please call our technical service line at 800.582.2213 (USA and
Canada). For service outside the U.S. and Canada, please call us at
USA 413.247.3380. You can also e-mail us at [email protected]
or fax us at 413.247.3369.
The AQC can be used for hand washing type applications in the
U.S. and Canada:
- Restroom sinks in commercial/industrial facilities and
homes
- Kitchen areas in commercial /industrial facilities and homes
- Cabins
- Special uses in photo developing shops, laboratories etc.
The AQC can also be used for whole apartments and homes in
warm climate zones such as the Caribbean region, Central Amer-
ica and Mexico due to the higher ambient water temperatures.
