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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions
prior to installation and use of the Drinking Water System. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
Intended use:
The Drinking Water System is intended for use in
fi
ltering potable water in residential
applications, and has not been evaluated for other uses. The system is typically installed
under a sink, and must be installed as speci
fi
ed in the installation instructions by a
quali
fi
ed professional.
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants:
•
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Systems certi
fi
ed for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected water that may contain
fi
lterable cysts.
EPA Establishment #070595-CT-001
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage:
• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety
ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a suf
fi
cient ground connection across the system
installation piping — refer installation to quali
fi
ed personnel.
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
• Do not
allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the
installation of this product.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage due to an installer drilling
through existing electric or water pipes in the area of installation:
•
Do not
install near electric wiring or piping which may be in path of a drilling tool when
selecting the position to mount the system bracket.
To reduce the risk of physical injury:
• Shut off inlet water supply and depressurize system as shown in manual prior to
cartridge removal.
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES
WARNING
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of eye injury while drilling counter-tops for faucet installation:
• Safety glasses
MUST
be worn during sink hole drilling operations.
