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Burn Hazard
To reduce the risk of unusually hot
water reaching the fixtures in the
house, install thermostatic mixing
valves at each point of use.
Explosion Hazard
Flammable hydrogen gases
may be present.
Keep all ignition sources away
from faucet when turning on
hot water.
Property Damage Hazard
•
All water heaters eventually leak.
• Do not install without adequate drainage.
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause severe burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the
physically or mentally disabled are at
highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or shower-
ing.
Temperature limiting devices such as
thermostatic point-of-use mixing
valves must be installed when
required by codes and to ensure safe
temperatures at fixtures.
Toxic Chemical Hazard
● Do not connect to non-potable water system.
Explosion Hazard
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
must comply with ANSI Z21.22-
CSA 4.4 and ASME code.
Properly sized temperature-
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.
Can cause serious injury or death.
Property Damage Hazard
● The temperature-pressure relief-valve discharge pipe
must terminate at an adequate drain.
Full power is present whenever the
cabinet door is opened, even with
the pilot switch turned off.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Property Damage Hazard
To avoid water heater damage, fill tank with water
before operating.
• Burn hazard.
• Hot water discharge.
• Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
Burn Hazard
Controls may become hot during normal
operation. Care should be taken to
prevent burns.
Printed on 5/6/2022 7:17 AM CT
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