7. WARNINGS
Please note:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed to reduce
the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury.
This Whale® Heater must be installed by a qualifi ed marine electrician.
CAUTION
Hydrogen Gas
•
Hydrogen Gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time
(generally 2 weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely fl ammable.
•
To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, prior to using electrical appliances, the user must ensure
that the hot water faucets in the galley are opened for several minutes until there is a smooth water fl ow. If
hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the water
begins
to
fl ow.
•
Run the faucet for several minutes until there is a smooth water fl ow to release all the gas.
• WARNING
- Do not smoke or have any open fl ame near the faucet when checking for hydrogen.
Galvanic Corrosion
•
To help prevent possible damage due to electrolysis, installing a galvanic isolator is recommended.
• Galvanic
corrosion
is not
covered under warranty.
Corrosion
•
Corrosion may occur in your Water Heater due to high current or in areas of hard water with a higher
concentration of dissolved salts.
•
This Water Heater is therefore supplied with a sacrifi cial anode to prevent rapid corrosion.
•
Anode rods preserve the life of a Water Heater by corroding themselves instead of the heater.
•
These anode rods are easy to replace and
must be
checked for corrosion every 6 months. Please see
Maintenance (Section 10) for more information.
• Please
note
- Zinc anodes do not prevent corrosion, magnesium anodes are recommended.
Warnings - Please read prior to installation
1.
Read all instructions prior to installation and use.
2.
This Water Heater must be connected to a properly grounded source for aluminium boats (see Section 8 iv).
3. WARNING
This Water Heater is powered by 12 V d.c. and can draw up to 30 amps. Turn off power prior to
installation or maintenance to prevent injury or death.
4.
Install and locate this Water Heater
only
in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5.
This Whale® Water Heater is designed for use in a marine vessel only to provide hot water. If it is intended for
any other purpose, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the heater is suitable for the intended use.
6.
The water temperature cannot be adjusted. It is automatically set to approximately 140 F / 60 C to prevent
bacteria
growth.
7.
To avoid scalding, the temperature of the hot water supplied to faucets and showers must be controlled via a
thermostatic mixer valve or similar as per ABYC H-23 standards (see section 8 vii.).
8. Do
not
use water from the Water Heater as drinking water.
9.
Close adult supervision is necessary when this heater is being used by children or vulnerable adults.
10. Do
not
operate this Water Heater if the power supply line is damaged, if the heater is not working properly, or
if it has been damaged or dropped.
11. Do
not
fl ush caustic chemicals through your system as this will cause damage to your heater. Damage that
occurs to the heater due to caustic chemicals is
not
covered under warranty.
12. WARNING:
Fire hazard. Wiring
must
comply with applicable electrical standards and include a properly sized
fuse or circuit breaker. Improper wiring can cause a fi re resulting in injury or death. Switch off the power while
making connections. Suggested wiring information is given as guidance only. For full information, refer to the
USCG, ABYC and ISO regulations for marine applications and wiring gauges, connectors and fuse protection.
Contact Whale® Support team for further technical advice
USA: +1 616 897 9241 or email: [email protected]
ROW: +44 (0)28 9127 0531 or email [email protected]
8. INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Incorrect installation will invalidate warranty and could make the Water Heater unsafe for use. Ensure your
heater is properly installed and grounded by a qualifi ed marine electrician.
8.i Preparation
•
Always disconnect power sources before installing.
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