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 might

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.

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.