Safety, Warnings, Installation Notes - Rheem STELLAR 4A Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

SAFETY, WARNINGS, INSTALLATION NOTES

It is important you read the following safety and warnings information.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the
experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so.
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This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities i.e. the infirm, or by children. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not interfere with the water heater.
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If the power supply cord, plug or electrical conduit to the water heater is
damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
The power supply cord and plug must be replaced with a genuine
replacement part available from Rheem. Phone Rheem Service or their
nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.
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Take care not to touch the power plug, on a water heater fitted with a power
supply cord and plug, with wet hands.
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This water heater uses 220 V – 240 V a.c. power for the electrically operated
components. The removal of the front cover(s) will expose 220 V – 240 V a.c.
wiring. It must only be removed by a qualified person.
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This water heater is supplied with a thermostat, an over-temperature cut-out
and a combination temperature pressure relief valve. These devices must not
be tampered with or removed. The water heater must not be operated unless
each of these devices is fitted and is in working order.
The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety
devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with
these instructions.
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DANGER: The operation of the over-temperature cut-out on a thermostat
indicates a possibly dangerous situation. If the over-temperature cut-out
operates, it must not be reset and the water heater must be serviced by a
qualified person.
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The water heater will operate until a water temperature of 60°C to 75°C for
080 to 315 models or 60°C to 80°C for 050 models is reached, depending
upon the thermostat setting.
"How Hot Should The Water Be?"
Refer to
Adjustment"
on page 13.
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For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the Owner's Guide and Installation
Instructions.
on page 12 and
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"Temperature