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Elkay Manufacturing Company
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2. Safety
THINK
SAFETY!
Think Safety
Before performing any work, read and
understand the safety instructions in
this manual.
2.1 General
The Elkay Manufacturing Company (Elkay) cannot
anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve
a potential hazard during the installation or maintenance
of this product. The warnings and instructions in this
Installation Manual are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If a
tool, installation procedure, or work method that is not
specifically recommended by Elkay is used, you must be
satisfied that it is safe for yourself and others. You should
also make sure that the product will not be damaged by
the methods you choose.
Most work-related accidents are caused by failure to
observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident
can often be avoided by recognizing potentially
hazardous situations before an accident occurs. As you
install and maintain this product, you must be alert to
potential hazards. You should also have the necessary
training, skills, and tools to perform any installation or
maintenance procedure.
2.2 Safety Alert Symbol
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This manual contains WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
NOTICES, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, and NOTES which
must be followed to prevent the possibility of improper
service, damage to the equipment, personal injury, or
death. The following keywords call the reader’s attention
to potential hazards.
Hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol”
and followed by a signal word such as “WARNING” or
“CAUTION”.
2.3 Personal Safety
• Please read these instructions completely
before starting the installation or performing
any service. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can result
inserious injury or death.
• After installation, keep these instructions in a
safe location for future reference.
• Electric supply must be identical in voltage,
cycle, and phase to that specified on nameplate.
• Electrical supply must have Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protection.
• A means for disconnecting electrical supply to
the unit must be incorporated in the fixed wiring
in accordance with wiring rules. This is to allow
electrical disconnection of the unit from electrical
supply after installation.
WARNING
These warnings indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death. Follow all instructions related to the
installation and/or maintenance of this product (unit).
For use with clean, clear potable drinking water only.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before the system.
Installation and connection to water and electrical
mains must be in compliance with local and national
laws.
All Installation and Service work must be performed
by an authorized service personnel.
Personal Protection
Be sure to use all personal protective
equipment, such as sturdy safety glasses,
work shoes, hearing protection, and cut resistant
gloves, whenever necessary, to ensure your own
safety.
To avoid eye injury, always wear protective
glasses with side shields when using
power tools. Also, make sure no one else
can be injured by flying particles when using
power tools.
Always wear ear protection, such as
earmuffs or earplugs, when using power
tools.
Wear protective cut resistant gloves
during installation to protect against
sharp edges from sheet metal
components.
Power Tool Hazard
To prevent personal injury or possible death,
always follow the electrical safety
recommendations of the power tool’s manufacturer.
• Do not use power tools in an unsafe manner.
