IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury including:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE WATER HEATER.
2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect to properly grounded outlet only!
See chapter called “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION”.
3. Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the installation instructions.
4. Use this water heater for its intended use only as described in this manual.
5. Do no use an extension cord with this water heater. If no receptacle is available
adjacent to the water heater, contact a qualified electrician to have one properly
installed.
6. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
7. Do not operate this water heater if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
8. Do not locate the water heater where water lines could be subject to freezing
temperatures.
9. It is recommended to have a floor drain nearby to permit easy draining of the unit if
necessary.
10.Install the water heater so that in the event of a leak, the resulting flow of water will
not cause damage to the area around the water heater. Under no condition is the
manufacturer liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.
11.When installing the water heater, ensure that clearance around the unit is provided,
for ease of maintenance and service.
12.Only qualified, licensed service personnel should service this water heater. Contact
the nearest authorized licensed personnel for inspection, repair or adjustment.
The manufacturer or distributor is not responsible for damages caused by improper
installation, or by non-observance of the instructions in this manual.
A QUALIFIED, LICENSED TECHNICIAN MUST ALWAYS INSTALL THE WATER
HEATER AND CONDUCT ALL SUBSEQUENT SERVICE WORK AND/OR
MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION
NEVER USE THE WATER HEATER UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY FULL OF WATER, TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE TANK AND THE HEATING ELEMENT. WATER MUST
FLOW FROM THE HOT WATER FAUCET BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER TO THE
HEATER.