Important Safety Instructions - Hatco FR2-3 Installation And Operating Manual

IMPORTANT! Read the following important safety instructions to avoid personal injury
or death, and to avoid damage to the equipment or property.
WARNINGS
Hatco FR2 series units are designed
for commercial use only by properly
trained personnel!
To avoid any injury, turn the power switch
off at the fuse disconnect switch/circuit
breaker or unplug the unit from the power
source and allow to cool completely before
performing any maintenance or cleaning.
For proper electrical installation conforming
to local electrical codes, consult a licensed
electrical contractor.
Units are designed to heat water up to 190ºF
(88ºC). To avoid any injury or damage DO
NOT set temperature controls to a setting
higher than 190ºF (88ºC).
For proper plumbing installation conforming
to local plumbing codes consult a licensed
plumbing contractor.
If service is required on this unit, contact
your Authorized Hatco Service Agent,
or contact the Hatco Service Department
at 800-558-0607 or 414-671-6350; fax
800-690-2966 or international
fax 414-671-3976.
This product has no "user" serviceable
parts. To avoid damage to the unit or injury
to personnel, use only Authorized Hatco
Service Agents and Genuine Hatco Parts
when service is required.
Genuine Hatco Replacement Parts
are specified to operate safely in the
environments in which they are used.
Some aftermarket or generic replacement
parts do not have the characteristics
that will allow them to operate safely
in Hatco equipment. It is essential to use
Hatco Replacement Parts when repairing
Hatco equipment. Failure to use Hatco
Replacement Parts may subject operators
of the equipment to hazardous electrical
voltage, resulting in electrical shock or burn.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Water in the unit and holding vessel is very
hot. Wear protective gloves and proper attire
when operating to avoid injury.
Do not use extension pipes on the inlet
and outlet connections on heater units.
Poor performance or unsafe conditions
may occur.
Do not overtighten unions or nuts.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
Do not turn the electrical current to the unit
on until the holding vessel has been filled
with water or element burnout may occur.
Inspect weekly for lime buildup inside unit.
Excessive amounts can affect unit
performance and reduce the operating life
of the unit.
To avoid any damage to the heater unit
use only delimers that are non-corrosive
to aluminum, brass and stainless steel.
Damage caused by corrosive material
or solutions is not covered under warranty.
Drain holding vessel with power to the unit
off, or element burnout may occur.
Water Quality Requirements - Incoming
water in excess of 3.0 grains of hardness
per gallon (GPG) (.75 grains of hardness
per liter) must be treated or softened before
being supplied to a Hydro-Heater. Water
containing over 3.0 GPG (.75 GPL)
will decrease the efficiency and reduce
the operating life of the unit.
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Form No. FR2M-0604