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The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to
bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to
important product information.
DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in moderate or minor personal injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
NOTICE
is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Foreword
This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other literature
provided with the water heater. This includes all related control
information. It is important that this manual, all other documents
included in this system, and additional publications be reviewed in
their entirety before beginning any work.
Installation should be made in accordance with the regulations of
the Authority Having Jurisdiction, local code authorities, and utility
companies which pertain to this type of water heating equipment.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – The AHJ may be a federal, state,
local government, or individual such as a fire chief, fire marshal, chief
of a fire prevention bureau, labor department or health department,
building official or electrical inspector, or others having statutory
authority. In some circumstances, the property owner or his/her agent
assumes the role, and at government installations, the commanding
officer or departmental official may be the AHJ.
NOTE:
Ariston reserves the right to modify product technical
specifications and components without prior notice.
For the Installer
This water heater must be installed by qualified and licensed personnel.
The installer should be guided by the instructions furnished with the
water heater, and by local codes and utility company requirements.
Installations Must Comply With:
Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations, and
ordinances.
The latest version of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70
.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons should
be followed, including:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER.
2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to a properly
grounded outlet. See Part 4 – Wiring, this manual, for grounding
details.
3. Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
4. Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in
this manual.
5. Do not operate this water heater if it has been damaged or
dropped.
8. This water heater should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the water heater installer or a qualified service
agency for examination, repair, or adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
If the water heater is exposed to the following, do not
operate. Immediately call a qualified service technician.
1. Fire
2. Damage
3. Water
Failure to follow this information could result in property damage,
severe personal injury, or death.
For Your Records
Write the Product Model and Serial Numbers:
Model # ___________________________________________
Serial # ____________________________________________
These numbers are listed on the product ratings label.
Keep this manual and information for future reference.
From the Uniform Plumbing Code 2000 - Section 510 -
Protection From Damage
1. Water heaters generating a glow, spark or flame capable of
igniting flammable vapors may be installed in a garage, provided
the pilots, burners or heating elements and switches are at least
eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) above the floor level.
2. Where such water heaters installed within a garage are enclosed
in a separate, approved compartment having access only from
outside of the garage, such water heaters may be installed at floor
level provided the required combustion air is also taken from the
exterior of the garage. Fuel burning water heaters having sealed
combustion chambers need not be elevated.
3. All water heaters installed in areas where they may be subjected
to mechanical damage shall be suitably guarded against such
damage by being installed behind adequate barriers or by being
elevated or located out of the normal path of a vehicle using any
such garage.
4. In seismic zones 3 and 4, water heaters shall be anchored or
strapped to resist horizontal displacement due to earthquake
motion. Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-third
(1/3) and lower one-third (1/3) of its vertical dimensions. At the
lower point, a minimum distance of four (4) inches (102 mm) shall
be maintained above the controls with the strapping.
5. An water heater supported from the ground shall rest on level
concrete or other approved base extending not less than three (3)
inches (76 mm) above the adjoining ground level.
6. When an water heater is located in an attic, attic-ceiling
assembly, floor-ceiling assembly, or floor-subfloor assembly where
damage may result from a leaking water heater, a watertight pan
of corrosion resistant materials shall be installed beneath the
water heater with a minimum three-quarter (3/4) inch (20 mm)
diameter drain to an approved location.
