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Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide
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To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance.
To avoid severe burns, allow water heater to cool before performing maintenance.
1.5.
HYDROGEN GAS
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time
(generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE! To dissipate such gas and
reduce the risk of injury, it is recommended that the kitchen sink hot water faucet be opened for several
minutes before using any electrical water heater connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present,
there will be an unusual sound, such as air escaping through the pipe as water begins to flow.
Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet while it is open. Failure to follow this warning could
result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
1.6.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Turn off power to the water heater if it has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, or physical damage.
2.
Do Not
turn on water heater unless it is filled with water.
3.
Do Not
turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve is closed.
4.
Do Not
store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids, such as adhesives or paint thinner, in
the vicinity of this or any other water heater. Open doors and windows for ventilation if such flammables
must be stored near the water heater.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from surrounding areas to the water heater.
5. If there is any difficulty in understanding or following the Control Instructions or the Maintenance and
Cleaning Sections, it is recommended that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work.
1.7.
SAFETY CONTROLS
The water heater is equipped with one temperature-limiting control (SP) that are located above the heating
element in contact with the tank surface. If for any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high,
the temperature-limiting control (SP) breaks the electrical circuit to the heating element (UE). Once the
control opens, it must be reset manually.
Resetting the temperature limiting controls should only be done
by a qualified servic e technician.
The cause of the high temperature condition must be investigated by a qualified service technician and
corrective action must be taken before placing the water heater in service again.
To reset the temperature-limiting control:
1.
Turn off the power to the water heater.
2.
Remove the access jacket . DO NOT remove the thermostat..
3.
Press the red RESET button.
4.
Replace the access jacket before turning on power to the water heater.
This water heater must be properly grounded before usage. Failure to comply could result in substantial
property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
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UNIT TRANSPORT
