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SAFETY, WARNINGS, INSTALLATION NOTES
It is important you read the following safety and warnings information.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the
experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so.
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This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities i.e. the infirm, or by children. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not interfere with the water heater.
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If the electrical conduit to the water heater is damaged, it must be replaced
by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Phone Aquamax Service to
arrange for an inspection.
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This water heater uses 220 V
– 240 V a.c. power for the electrically operated
components. The removal of the front cover(s) will expose 220 V
– 240 V a.c.
wiring. It must only be removed by a qualified person.
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This water heater is supplied with a thermostat, an over-temperature cut-out
and a combination temperature pressure relief valve. These devices must not
be tampered with or removed. The water heater must not be operated unless
each of these devices is fitted and is in working order.
The Aquamax warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other
safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in
accordance with these instructions.
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DANGER:
The operation of the over-temperature cut-out on a thermostat
indicates a possibly dangerous situation. If the over-temperature cut-out
operates, it must not be reset and the water heater must be serviced by a
qualified person.
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The water heater will operate until a water temperature of 60°C to 70°C is
reached, depending upon the thermostat setting.
Refer to
“How Hot Should The Water Be?”
on page 13.
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The lever on the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control
valve (if fitted) requires to be operated every six (6) months to clear any
deposits and to ensure the valve and its drain line are not blocked.
Refer to
on page 9 and
on page 18.
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For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed, operated and
maintained in accordance wit
h the Owner’s Guide and Installation
Instructions.
