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Installation Manual
Be sure to read and understand this entire manual before attempting to install and operate your water
heater. Pay particular attention to the
Special Attention Boxes
located throughout this manual which
will alert the user of a hazard. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or
death. Should you have a problem understanding the instructions in this manual or have any questions,
STOP
, and get help from a qualified installer, service technician, local electric utility or supplier.
DEFINITIONS
LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATION
Installation of the SuperStor Contender Solar Water Heater may be governed by individual local
rules and regulations for this type of product, which must be observed. Always use the latest edition
of codes. The installation, adjustment, service and maintenance of the SuperStor Contender Solar
Water Heater must be done by a licensed professional who is qualified and experienced in the instal-
lation, service and maintenance of solar hot water systems.
The system design of the SuperStor Contender Solar system is approved by the Solar Rating and
Certification Corporation (SRCC). Any deviation from the approved specified SRCC components for
this design may affect your ability to certify this system.
WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
If the SuperStor ContenderSolar Water Heater is going to have a set temperature above 120 F you
must use a rated anti-scald device to avoid severe burns or death from scalding temperature.
PART 1: PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL ATTENTION BOXES
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of
hazards of various risk levels or to important information concerning this product.
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DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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DANGER
Water temperature over 125 degrees F. can cause severe burns
instantly, or death from scalds. Children, disabled, and elderly
are at highest risk of being scalded. See instruction manual
before setting temperature at water heater. Feel water before
bathing or showering! Temperature limiting valves are available.
