Rinnai new Zealand Limited
Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater
Operation and Installation: 11151-C 03-10
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For your safety
General
your system must be installed, commissioned and serviced by an authorised person in
accordance with all applicable statutory regulations.
do not remove element cover, this will expose 230 V wiring and must only be removed an
authorised person. If any component is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised person
using replacement parts from Rinnai.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. This appliance is
not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Care should be taken not to touch the pipe work connecting to the storage cylinder as this will
be very hot.
Scald hazard
Hot water can cause scalds, Children, disabled and the elderly are at the highest
risk of being scalded. always feel the water temperature before showering or
bathing. Scalds from hot water taps can result in severe injuries. Scalds can
occur when children are exposed directly to hot water when they are placed in a
bath that is too hot.
Hydrogen gas
If the hot water is not used for two weeks or more, a quantity of hydrogen gas
which is highly flammable, may accumulate in the storage tank.
To dissipate this safely, it is recommended a hot tap (non electrical) be turned on
for two minutes at a sink, basin or bath. during this procedure there must be no
smoking, open flame or any other appliance operating nearby.
If hydrogen is discharged through the tap, it will make a sound like air escaping.
Safety devices
your system is supplied with various safety devices including temperature sensors, overheat
sensors/switches and a Temperature & Pressure Relief (TPR) valve.
dO nOT:
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Tamper with or remove safety devices
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Block or seal the TPR valve and drain pipe
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Operate the system unless all safety devices are fitted and are in working order
Protection against legionella
your system has been preset with specific temperature settings to disinfect water for
legionella. do not adjust these unless instructed by an authorised person.
