Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Water Connections continued-

This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any faucet in the

system. Be careful whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury.

Certain appliances such as dishwashers and automatic clothes washers may

require increased temperature water. By setting the thermostat on this water

heater to obtain increased temperature water required by these appliances,

you may create the potential for scald injury. To protect against injury, you

should install an ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system. This

valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot

water in branch supply lines. Such valves are available from the

manufacturer of this water heater or a local plumbing supplier. Please

consult with a plumbing professional.

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scalded.

WARNING

Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water

heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two

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. If 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.

CAUTION

INCREASING THE THERMOSTAT SETTING ABOVE THE PRESET

TEMPERATURE MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND CONSUME

EXCESSIVE ENERGY. HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF

SCALD INJURY.