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2. Safety
Observe the following safety information and regulations.
Operate the appliance only when fully installed and with all safety
equipment fi tted.
2.1 Intended
use
The appliance is intended to boost domestic hot water output of a
tank water heater.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappropriate.
Observation of these instructions is also part of the correct use of
this appliance.
2.2 General
Information
Read this entire manual. Failure to follow all the guides, instructions
and rules could cause personal injury or property damage. Improper
installation, adjustment, alteration, service and use of this appliance
can result in serious injury.
This appliance must be installed by a licensed electrician and plumb-
er. The installation must comply with all national, state and local
plumbing and electric codes. Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer. Failure to comply with the installation and operating
instructions or improper use voids the warranty.
Save these instructions for future reference. Installer should leave
these instructions with the consumer.
If you have any questions regarding the installation, use or opera-
tion of this water heater, or if you need any additional installation
manuals, please call our technical service line, see last side.
2.3 Safety
Precautions
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DANGER: Injury
Please read and follow these instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serioius
personal injury or death.
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Damage to the appliance and the environment
The appliance must be installed by a licensed electrician
and plumber. The installation must comply with all national,
state and local plumbing and electric codes.
Service of the appliance must be performed by qualifi ed
service technicians.
DANGER: Electrocution
Before proceeding with any installation, adjustment. al-
teration, or service of this appliance all circuit breakers
and disconnect switches servicing the appliance must be
turned off. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury or death.
DANGER: Electrocution
Never remove the appliance cover unless the electricity
servicing the appliance is turned off. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or death.
DANGER: Electrocution
The appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to elec-
trically ground the product could result in serious personal
injury or death.
DANGER: Burns
Water temperatures over 125 °F (52°C)can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalding. A hot water scal-
ding potential exists if the thermostat on the appliance is
set too high. Households with small children, disabled or
elderly persons may require that the thermostat be set at
113 °F (45°C) or lower to prevent possible injury from hot
water.
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WARNING: Injury
Where children or persons with limited physical, sensory
or mental capabilities are to be allowed to control this
appliance, ensure that this will only happen under super-
vision or after appropriate instructions by a person res-
ponsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they never
play with the appliance.
3. Register your product
YOU MUST REGISTER THIS PRODUCT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PURCHASE
ON OUR WEB SITE IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE STANDARD
WARRANTY OR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. GO TO OUR
WEB SITE AT
WWW.STIEBEL-ELTRON-USA.COM
AND CLICK ON REGISTER
YOUR PRODUCT.
Before beginning the registration process, we suggest that you
gather the necessary information which will be as follows:
Number listed after “Nr.”
Place of Purchase
Purchase Date
First & Last Name
Email address
Physical Address
Phone Number
Installation Date
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION
PROCESS OR WARRANTY OPTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT STIEBEL
ELTRON USA DIRECTLY AT (800)-582-8423.
