Elkay LBWD00XXC, Installation, Care & User Manual

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Elkay Manufacturing Company 4 (630) 574-8484
Built-in Filtered Water Dispenser 1000005232 (Rev. A - 04/19)
2. Safety
THINK
SAFETY!
Think Safety
Before performing any work, read and
understand the safety instructions in
this manual.
2.1 General
The Elkay Manufacturing Company (Elkay) cannot
anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve
a potential hazard during the installation or maintenance
of this product. The warnings and instructions in this
Installation, Care, & Use Manual are, therefore, not
all-inclusive. If a tool, installation procedure, or work
method that is not specifically recommended by Elkay is
used, you must be satisfied that it is safe for yourself and
others. You should also make sure that the product will
not be damaged by the methods you choose.
Most work-related accidents are caused by failure to
observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident
can often be avoided by recognizing potentially
hazardous situations before an accident occurs. As you
install and maintain this product, you must be alert to
potential hazards. You should also have the necessary
training, skills, and tools to perform any installation or
maintenance procedure.
2.2 Safety Alert Symbol
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This manual contains WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
NOTICES, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, and NOTES which
must be followed to prevent the possibility of improper
service, damage to the equipment, personal injury, or
death. The following keywords call the reader’s attention
to potential hazards.
Hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol”
and followed by a signal word such as “WARNING” or
“CAUTION”.
2.3 Personal Safety
WARNING
These warnings indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death. Follow all instructions related to the
installation and/or maintenance of this product (unit).
Personal Protection
Be sure to use all personal protective
equipment, such as sturdy safety glasses,
work shoes, hearing protection, and cut resistant
gloves, whenever necessary, to ensure your own
safety.
To avoid eye injury, always wear protective
glasses with side shields when using
power tools. Also, make sure no one else
can be injured by flying particles when using
power tools.
Always wear ear protection, such as
earmuffs or earplugs, when using power
tools.
Wear protective cut resistant gloves
during installation to protect against
sharp edges from sheet metal
components.
Power Tool Hazard
To prevent personal injury or possible death,
always follow the electrical safety
recommendations of the power tool’s manufacturer.
• Do not use power tools in an unsafe manner.
• Power tools should only be connected to a circuit
protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI).
• If an extension cord is required, always use an
appropriate extension cord.
Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in severe electrical burns, significant injuries,
and even death.
Water will conduct electric current to
create a short circuit, resulting in
injury or death.
• Never use electric power tools around water or
wet floors/surfaces.
• Keep all liquids away from electrical cords and
power tools.
• If an extension cord is required, always use an
appropriate extension cord.
• DO NOT create a short circuit between a source
of electricity and a liquid by being in contact with
both simultaneously.