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Installation Manual
Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 A (10.2021)
WARNING: SCALD HAZARD
Scald injury is heightened by increased water temperatures.
Hot water can produce 3rd degree burns in 6 seconds at
140°F and in 30 seconds at 130°F.
If the Water Heater thermostat is set too high there is
Serious Potential for SCALDING.
Children, the disabled and the elderly are at highest risk of
being scalded.
Temperature
Time to Produce Serious Burn
120 °F (48 °C)
More than 5 minutes
125 °F (51 °C)
1.5 to 2 minutes
130 °F (54 °C)
Approx. 30 seconds
135 °F (57 °C)
Approx. 10 seconds
140 °F (60 °C)
Less than 5 seconds
145 °F (62 °C)
Less than 3 seconds
150 °F (65 °C)
Approx. 1.5 seconds
155 °F (68 °C)
Approx. 1 second
Table 1
When this water heater is supplying general purpose hot water
requirements for use by individuals, a thermostatically controlled mixing
valve for reducing point-of-use water temperature is recommended to
reduce the risk of scald injury. Contact a licensed plumber or the local
plumbing authority for further information.
WARNING: DANGEROUS OPERATION, PERSONAL INJURY
Water piping, fi ttings, and valves must be properly installed for the
correct and safe operation of this water heater. Please note the
following:
DO NOT install this water heater with iron piping.The system
should be installed only with new piping that is suitable
for potable (drink-able) water such as copper, CPVC or
polybutylene. DO NOT use PVC water piping.
DO NOT use any pumps, valves, or fittings that are not
compatible with potable water.
DO NOT use valves that may cause excessive restrictions to
water flow. Use full flow ball or gate valves only.
DO NOT use 50/50 tin-lead solder (or any lead based
solder) in potable water lines. ONLY use 95/5 Tin/antimony
or other equivalent materials.
DO NOT tamper with thermostat heater elements, electrical
connections, or temperature and pressure relief valve.
Tampering with any of these components is DANGEROUS
and can result in property damage, severe injury or death.
Tampering voids all warranties. Only qualified technicians
should service the above components.
DO NOT use with piping that has been treated with
chromates, boiler seal, or other chemicals.
DO NOT add any chemicals to the system piping which will
contaminate the potable water supply.
DO NOT install check valves on the cold water supply line to
the water heater.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead
and Lead components, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or
strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions.
For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic
earthquake bracing Instructions can be obtained from: 2808 Metropolitan Place
Pomona, CA. 91767 USA 1-888-883-0788 or ask a water heater dealer.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with
Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
Applicable local codes govern installation.
