Use and Care Manual

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WHL-007 Rev. 10.3.14
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk
levels, or to important product information.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
FOREWORD
This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other literature provided with the Indirect Water Heater. This includes all related
control information. It is important that this manual, all other documents included with this system, and additional publications including
the Code for the Installation of Heat Producing Appliances (latest version), be reviewed in their entirety before beginning any work.
Installation should be made in accordance with the regulations of the local code authorities and utility companies which pertain to this
type of water heating equipment.
FOR THE INSTALLER
This water heater must be installed by qualified and licensed personnel. The installer should be guided by the instructions furnished
with the water heater, and with local codes and utility company requirements.
INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH:
Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations and ordinances.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 – GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 3
A. PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
B. WHEN SERVICING THE WATER HEATING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................. 4
C. HEATER WATER ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
D. FREEZE PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
E. CHEMICAL VAPOR CORROSION ............................................................................................................................................. 4
F. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................. 5
PART 2 – PREPARE THE WATER HEATER ............................................................................................................................. 5
A. LOCATING THE WATER HEATER ............................................................................................................................................ 6
B. WATER CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 7
PART 3 – HEATER PIPING ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
A. PLUMBING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8