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6. Now you are ready to enjoy hours of
endless hot water.
NORMAL OPERATION
To turn on your T-H1 appliance:
1. Open a hot water tap.
2. The burner ignites. The “Fire On” lamp
lights.
3. Mix cold water with the hot to get the
correct temperature water.
To turn off your T-H1 appliance:
1. Close the hot water tap
“Fire On” lamp extinguishes.
FLOW
The flow rate through the FLASH T-H1 is
limited to a maximum of 10.2 GPM. The
temperature setting, along with the supply
temperature of the water will determine the
flow rate output of the unit. Please refer to the
temperature/gallons per minute chart at the
back of this manual to determine the likely flow
rates based on your local ground water
temperature and your desired outlet water
temperature combination.
Based on the United States Department of
Energy method of testing appliance output, the
T-H1 is rated for 285 gallons per hour (GPH),
or 4.8 gallons per minute (GPM), when raising
the water temperature by 77
°
F (for example
from 43
°
F to 120
°
F). Refer to the following
chart of typical household plumbing fixture flow
rates to determine what the FLASH T-H1 can
do in a household application.
Household Flow Rates
Appliance / Use
Flow Rate
(GPM)
Lavatory Faucet
1.0
Bath Tub
4.0
Shower
2.0
Kitchen Sink
1.5
Dishwasher
1.5
Washing Machine
2.0
Taken from UPC 1997
WARNING
Hot Appliance temperatures over 125
°
F
can cause severe burns instantly or death
from scalding. The outlet hot water
temperature of the FLASH T-H1 appliance
is factory set at 122
°
F. Feel the water
temperature before bathing or showering.
Do not leave children, the disabled or the
elderly unattended as they are at the
highest risk of being scalded.
Temperature limiting valves are available,
ask professional person.
