Instructions / Assembly

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II) SAFETY
In addition to the installation instructions found in this manual,
the water heater must be installed in accordance with all local
and provincial codes or, in the absence of such, with the latest
editions of the following specifications.
Installation Codes
“Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment" (B139) and
“Canadian Electrical Code" Part 1 (C22.1) available from:
CSA Group,
Toronto, Ontario,
www.shopcsa.ca
Check your phone listings for the local authorities having
jurisdiction over your installation.
Important: Installation and service of an oil fired water
heater and burner must be performed by a qualified Oil-
Burner Technician to comply with local and provincial codes
applicable to this type of equipment. All supply equipment,
installation, approvals, permits, inspections, etc. are the
responsibility of the owner of this water heater. Consult your
local authorities for regulations specific to your area.
Safety Warning (Flammable Vapours )
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in serious injury or death
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline
or other flammable vapours or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance can result in serious injury or death.
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapours
WARNING
There is a risk of property damage, personal injury or death
from the by-products of combustion (e.g., flue gases), in
using fuel-burning appliances such as water heaters. Areas
that may not be suitable for water heater installation include
those where flammable liquids, gasoline, solvents, adhesives
etc. are stored, or where engine-driven equipment or vehicles
are stored, operated or repaired. These, and similar products,
should not be stored or used near the water heater or air
intake. Due to the nature of air movement, flammable vapours
can be carried some distance from the point of storage. A
water heater igniter or burner flame can ignite these vapours
causing a flashback, fire or explosion, which may result in
severe property damage, serious personal injury or death.
If flammable liquids or vapours have spilled or leaked in the
area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and call
the fire department from a neighbor’s home. Do not attempt to
clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished.
Safety Warning (Scalding)
Water temperature over
52°C (125°F) can cause
severe burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or
death.
Children, the elderly and the
disabled and are at highest
risk of scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting devices
such as mixing must be
installed when required by
codes and to ensure safe
temperatures at fixtures.
BURN
HOT
HOT
DANGER
Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by
hot water than others. These include the elderly, children,
the infirm and the physically/mentally disabled. Table 1
(published by U.S. Government Memorandum, 1978) shows
the approximate time-to-burn relationship for normal adult
skin. If anyone using hot water provided by the water heater
being installed fits into one of these groups or if there is a local
code or provincial law requiring a certain water temperature
at the point of use, then special precautions must be taken.
Use tempering valves, also known as mixing valves, in the
hot water system to reduce the risk of scalding at point-of-
use such as lavatories, sinks and bathing facilities. Such
precautions must be followed when this heater is operated in
combination with dishwashing or space heating applications.
Water Temperature
°C (°F)
Time to Produce a
Serious Burn
49 (120) More than 5 minutes
52 (125) 1½ to 2 minutes
54 (130) About 30 seconds
57 (135) About 10 seconds
60 (140) Less than 5 seconds
63 (145) Less than 3 seconds
66 (150) About 1½ seconds
68 (155) About 1 second
Table 1. Scald times