Important Safety Instructions - LG R5TT20F-SA0 Manual

Heat Pump Water Heater
14. Installation

Important Safety Instructions

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! WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons
when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Children in the Household:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
INSTALLATION
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed in compliance with local codes and the provided
installation instructions.
• Do not replace any part of your water heater and use only original accessories and spare part
unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.
• Do not turn on the electrical power to water heater unless the tank is completely full of water.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts.
• When the product is soaked (flooded or submerged) in water, contact an Authorized Service
Center for repair before using it again.
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
• Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people.
• Turn off the power by opening the circuit breaker or removing the fuses before installing.
• Even if the water heater thermostat is set to relatively low, hot water has the potential for
scalding. To reduce the risk of scalding, thermostatic mixing valves are recommended.
• Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for
children. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked.
Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can
become airtight chambers.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.
• This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply.
• Do not install the water heater on an unstable surface or in a place where there is danger of it
falling.
• Contact an authorized service center when installing or relocating water heater.
• Do not install the water heater in a place where flammable liquids or gases such as gasoline
propane, paint thinner, etc., are stored.
• This appliance must be properly grounded to minimize risk of electric shock
• The information contained in the manual is intended for use by a qualified service technicia
who is familiar with the safety procedures and equipped with the proper tools and test
instruments.
- 60 Hz (R134a)
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