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ENG-0092.6
• Do not operate this water heater if it has a damaged power line, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• This water heater should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
WARNING:
This is an electrical appliance that requires a specific energy source. Each unit is
manufactured to run on either 120 OR 240 volt circuitry. Be sure you have
purchased the correct unit based on your power source.
This heater is equipped with a heat exchanger so that the water may be heated by the
coolant from your engine. This may cause the water temperature to get excessively
hot unless your unit is equipped with a Temperature Control Valve which holds the
temperature at approximately 140 deg F.
Do not operate this water heater if there is damage to the heater or if not performing
properly. Contact Force 10 for assistance.
The tank and heat exchanger are aluminum. Do not use any chemicals in the heat
exchanger that may cause damage to it. Use only the engine manufacturer’s
recommended coolant. Do not use raw water in heat exchanger circuit. Damage
caused by a damaging chemical or salt reaction is not covered under warranty.
CAUTION
Hydrogen gas is produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not
been used for a long period of time (2 weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended
that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before
using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. When hydrogen is
present, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe
as the water begins to flow. There should be no smoking or open flame near the faucet
at the time it is open.
NOTE: Small DC electric currents move between boat and shore through the safety
ground wire in the shore cord, causing galvanic damage to your water heater. To
prevent galvanic damage, this product should be used in conjunction with a galvanic
isolator. These devices are inexpensive and easily installed. Galvanic corrosion is not
covered by warranty.