Continuous Flow Water Heater Operation Guide 04-12
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Warning about hot water
Excessively hot water is dangerous. Rinnai continuous flow water heaters, through the
use of water controllers, allow you to control the temperature of hot water to safe levels.
Water temperatures above 55 °C can cause instant severe burns, such as scalding and
may even result in death. Those most at risk; children, disabled, elderly, and the sick.
Hot water at 65 °C, a common water temperature in New Zealand, can severely burn
a child in less than half a second. At 55 °C, preset temperature for domestic Rinnai
continuous flow water heaters, it takes half a minute.
Always
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Test the water temperature with your elbow before placing your child in the bath,
and feel the water yourself before bathing or showering
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Supervise children whenever they are in the bathroom
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Make sure the hot water tap is turned off
Consider
Installing child proof tap covers or child resistant taps, both will prevent a child being
able to turn on the tap.
Never
Leave a toddler in the care of another child. They may not understand the need to
have the water temperatures set at a safe level.
