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Important Safety Information
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CAUTION
Do not drink water that has been inside the
unit for an extended period of time. Do not
drink the first use of hot water from the
unit in the morning.
Clean the filter on the water inlet as
frequently as required by the quality of
your local water.
Keep the area around the unit clean.
If boxes, weeds, cobwebs, cockroaches etc. are in
the vicinity of the unit, damage or fire can result.
Do not install the equipment where the
exhaust will blow on walls or windows.
Problems resulting from scale formation
are not covered by the warranty.
This unit is only approved for installation
up to 4500 ft. (1350m) above sea level.
For installations at higher elevations, contact Noritz
America for Instructions.
Check ignition during use and extinction
after use.
If the water supply is in excess of 12 grains
per gallon (200 mg/L) of hardness, acidic
or otherwise impure, treat the water with
approved methods in order to ensure full
warranty coverage. ( p.37)
Preventing damage from freezing ( p.32)
Damage can occur from frozen water within the
device and pipes even in warm environments.
Be sure to read below for appropriate measures.
Repairs for damage caused by freezing are not
covered by the warranty.
Take necessary measures to prevent
freezing of water and leakage of gas when
leaving the unit unused for long periods of
time. ( p.33)
Do not use parts other than those specified
for this equipment.
If it is snowing, check the exhaust vent
terminal for blockage.
Do not disassemble the remote controller.
Do not use benzene, oil or fat detergents
to clean the remote controller.
This may cause deformation.
Do not get the remote controller wet.
Although it is water resistant, too much water can
cause damage.
Do not splash water on the remote
controller. Do not expose the remote
controller to steam.
Do not locate the remote controller near stoves or
ovens, this may cause damage or failure.
Do not run water through the unit when
unit is not on.
When discharging hot water, make sure the unit is ON.
If water is run through the unit with the unit
OFF, water may condense inside the unit and cause
incomplete combustion or damage to the internal
electrical components.
For single-handle fixtures, you’d turn the handle to
the left.
