Installation and Operating Instructions
Bosch GreenTronic 7000 T Hybrid Electric Water Heater - BTC 755003301 A (03.2024)
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WARNING
Scald hazard!
• Scald injury is heightened by increased water temperatures. Hot water
can produce 3rd degree burns in 6 seconds at 140°F (60°C) and in 30
seconds at 130°F (54°C).
• If the water heater setpoint is set too high there is serious potential for
SCALDING.
• Children, the disabled and the elderly are at highest risk of being scalded.
Temperature Time to Produce Serious Burn
120 °F (48 °C) More than 5 minutes
125 °F (51 °C) 1.5 to 2 minutes
130 °F (54 °C) Approx. 30 seconds
135 °F (57 °C) Approx. 10 seconds
140 °F (60 °C) Less than 5 seconds
145 °F (62 °C) Less than 3 seconds
150 °F (65 °C) Approx. 1.5 seconds
155 °F (68 °C) Approx. 1 second
Table 1
When this water heater is supplying general purpose hot water requirements for
use by individuals, a thermostatically controlled mixing valve for reducing point-of-
use water temperature is recommended to reduce the risk of scald injury. Contact
a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information.
WARNING
Dangerous operation, personal injury!
Water piping, fittings, and valves must be properly installed for the correct and
safe operation of this water heater. Please note the following:
• DO NOT install this water heater with iron piping.The system should be
installed only with new piping that is suitable for potable (drink-able)
water such as copper, CPVC or polybutylene
• DO NOT use any pumps, valves, or ttings that are not compatible with
potable water
• DO NOT use valves that may cause excessive restrictions to water ow.
Use full ow ball or gate valves only
• DO NOT use 50/50 tin-lead solder (or any lead based solder) in potable
water lines. ONLY use 95/5 tin/antimony or other equivalent materials
• DO NOT tamper with heating elements, electrical connections, refrigerant
circuit, or temperature and pressure relief valve. Tampering with any of
these components is DANGEROUS and can result in property damage,
severe injury or death. Tampering voids all warranties. Only qualied
technicians should service the above components
• DO NOT use with piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler seal,
or other chemicals
• DO NOT add any chemicals to the system piping which will contaminate
the potable water supply
WARNING
Personal injury!
• This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and Lead
components, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or
strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions.
For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic
earthquake bracing Instructions can be obtained from: 2808 Metropolitan Place
Pomona, CA. 91767 USA 1-888-883-0788 or ask a water heater dealer.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with
Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
Applicable local codes govern installation.
OWNER:
Retain these instructions and warranty for future reference. Retain the original
receipt as proof of purchase.
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