A.O. Smith Cirrex SUN-80 - Safe Installation, Use and Service

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All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety
message, and how to avoid the risk of injury.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
•  QualiedInstaller:A qualied installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the elds of plumbing and electrical
installation of these appliances. This would include a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code and
applicable local electrical and plumbing codes (and tools necessary to conrm proper installation and operation of the water heater) as
they relate to the installation of electric water heaters. The qualied installer must have a thorough understanding of the water heater
Instruction Manual.
• Service Agency: A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the elds of plumbing and electrical
installation of these appliances. This would include a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code and
applicable local electrical and plumbing codes (and tools necessary to conrm proper installation and operation of the water heater) as
they relate to the installation of electric water heaters. The service agency must have a thorough understanding of the water heater
Instruction Manual.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to
warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this
manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use,
or service this water heater.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in property damage.
CAUTION