General Safety Information - State Water Heaters SEH-250 Instruction Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

When servicing this unit, verify the power to the unit is turned off prior to opening the control cabinet door.
Read and understand this instruction
manual and the safety messages
herein before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow these instructions and
safety messages could result in death
or serious injury.
This manual must remain with the
water heater.
Explosion Hazard
Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion.
Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening provided.
Improper installation, use and service may
•
Do not operate water heater if any part has been
exposed to flooding or water damage.
•
Inspect anode rods regularly, replace when significantly depleted.
•
Install in location with drainage.
•
Fill tank with water before operation.
•
Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on all
closed water systems.
CAUTION
result in property damage.
Refer to this manual for installation and service.
5
Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
DANGER
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause severe burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the physically
or mentally disabled are at highest risk
for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting devices such as
mixing valves must be installed when
required by codes and to ensure safe
temperatures at fixtures.