Explanation of symbols and safety information
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Explanation of symbols and safety information
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Explanation of symbols
Warnings
Signal words at the beginning of a warning are used to
indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk if
measures for minimizing damage are not taken.
•
NOTE
indicates possible minor to medium personal
injury.
•
CAUTION
indicates possible minor to medium
personal injury.
•
WARNING
indicates possible severe personal injury.
•
DANGER
indicates that severe personal injury may
occur.
Important information
Additional symbols
1.2
Safety precautions
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
B
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
B
This appliance must be grounded.
B
Disconnect this product from the electrical supply
before cleaning, servicing or removing the cover.
B
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when the product is used near children or
elderly persons.
B
Warning: Mount the unit onto a flat section of wall,
well away from any potential splashes of water or
spray and away from areas where direct moist or wet
contact could occur.
B
Warning: Indoor installation only, where it will NOT be
exposed to freezing.
B
Warning: Do not install a check valve or any other type
of back flow preventer within ten feet of the cold
water inlet.
B
The electrical installation must conform to current
National Electrical Codes.
B
Warning: Do not switch the heater on if you suspect
that it may be frozen. Wait until you are sure that it
has completely thawed out.
B
The Powerstar electric water heater is designed to
heat potable cold water for domestic purposes. The
heater is not designed to accept inlet water
temperatures above 86° F. Contact Bosch
Thermotechnology Corp. before specifying or
installing the appliance in any other application.
B
Warning: Any water heater should be installed in such
a manner that if it should leak, the resulting flow of
water will not cause damage to the area in which it is
installed. National Plumbing codes require a drain pan
for any water heater installation. Failure to install one
is the sole responsibility of owner and/or installer.
Reference UPC 2000 (Uniform Plumbing Code)
Section 510 - Protection from Damage or IPC 200
(International Plumbing Code) Section 504- Safety
Devices.
B
Additional Canadian safety instructions:
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As per the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-02
Section 26-744, an auxiliary terminal block must be
fitted to the unit before connecting to the electrical
supply (Kit Part N° “AE Canada Kit”).
(See Page 16).
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A green terminal (or a wire connector marked “G,”
“GR,” “GROUND” or “GROUNDING”) is provided
Warnings are indicated in the text by a
warning triangle and a gray background.
In case of danger due to electric shock, the
exclamation point on the warning triangle is
replaced with a lightning symbol.
Important information that presents no risk
to people or property is indicated with this
symbol. It is separated by horizontal lines
above and below the text.
Symbol
Meaning
B
a step in an action sequence
→
a reference to a related part in the
document or to other related documents
•
a list entry
–
a list entry (second level)
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