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SAFETY NOTICES
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
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This is the safety alert symbol. Symbol alerts you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages following this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
Become familiar with symbols identifying potential hazards.
Boiler installation shall be completed by qualified agency
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WARNING
Do not tamper with or use this boiler for any
purpose other than its intended use. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in death or serious
injury. Use only manufacturer recommended parts
and accessories.
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CAUTION
Laceration, burn hazard. Metal edges and parts
may have sharp edges and/or may be hot. Use
appropriate personal protection equipment to
include safety glasses and gloves when installing
or servicing this boiler. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE
Used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
WARNING
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation and electrical shock
hazard. Improper installation could result in death
or serious injury. Read this manual and understand
all requirements before beginning installation.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
Hot Water Can Scald
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Water heated to temperature for clothes washing,
dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald and
cause permanent injury.
Children, elderly, and infirm or physically handicapped
persons are more likely to be permanently injured by
hot water. Never leave them unattended in bathtub or
shower. Never allow small children to use a hot water
tap or draw their own bath.
If anyone using hot water in the building fits the above
description, or if state laws or local codes require
certain water temperatures at hot water taps, you
must take special precautions:
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Use lowest possible temperature setting.
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Install some type of tempering device, such as
an automatic mixing valve, at hot water tap or
water heater. Automatic mixing valve must be
selected and installed according to manufacturer's
recommendations and instructions.
• Water passing out of drain valves may be
extremely hot. To avoid injury:
• Make sure all connections are tight.
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Direct water flow away from any person.
DANGER
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Water
Temperature
Setting
1st Degree Burn
Exposure Time For
An Adult
2nd and 3rd Degree Burn
Exposure Time For An
Adult
120° F
1 minute
5 minutes
130° F
5 seconds
30 seconds
140° F
2 seconds
5 seconds
150° F
1 second
1.5 seconds
160° F
Instantaneous
0.5 seconds
Note:
Warning for Infants, Children, and Elderly:
Great care must be taken when exposing the
aforementioned groups to warm or hot water as they
can be badly burned in exposure times less than half
of the time for an adult.
WARNING
Fire, Explosion, Asphyxiation, Electrical shock
hazard! Flooding will result in damages such as
electrical problems, corrosion, inoperative parts,
mold and other unforeseen issues which can
occur over time. Any equipment determined by
a professional as damaged by a flood, defined as
excess of water or other liquid, shall be replaced.
Failure to follow these directions will result in a
Hazardous Situation.
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PN 240013023, Rev. B [12/31/2020]
