Operation; Other Symbols In This Document; Safety; Intended Use - STIEBEL ELTRON DHC-E 8/10 Operation And Installtion Manual

OPERATION

SAfETY

1.2

Other symbols in this document

Note
Notes are bordered by horizontal lines above and below
the text. General information is identified by the symbol
shown on the left.
f Read these notes carefully.
Symbol
Damage to the appliance and environment
!
Appliance disposal
f This symbol indicates that you have to do something. The ac-
tion you need to take is described step by step.
2. Safety
Observe the following safety information and regulations.
Operate the appliance only when fully installed and with all safety
equipment fitted.
2.1

Intended use

The appliance is intended for heating domestic hot water and can
supply several draw-off points.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappro-
priate.
Observation of these instructions is also part of the correct use
of this appliance.
2.2 General Information
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It can be used safely
by untrained persons. The appliance can also be used in a non-
domestic environment, e.g. in a small business, as long as it is
used in the same way.
Read this entire manual. Failure to follow all the guides, instruc-
tions and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service and use of
this appliance can result in serious injury.
This appliance must be installed by a licensed electrician and
plumber. The installation must comply with all national, state and
local plumbing and electric codes. Proper installation is the re-
sponsibility of the installer. Failure to comply with the installation
and operating instructions or improper use voids the warranty.
Save these instructions for future reference. Installer should leave
these instructions with the consumer.
If you have any questions regarding the installation, use or opera-
tion of this water heater, or if you need any additional installation
manuals, please call our technical service line, see last side.
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2.3

Safety Precautions

DANGER Injury
!
Please read and follow these instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri-
oius personal injury or death.
Damage to the appliance and the environment
!
The appliance must be installed by a licensed electrician
and plumber. The installation must comply with all nati-
onal, state and local plumbing and electric codes.
Service of the appliance must be performed by qualified
service TECHNICIANS.
DANGER Electrocution
Before proceeding with any installation, adjustment. al-
teration, or service of this appliance all circuit breakers
and disconnect switches servicing the appliance must
be turned off. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury or death.
DANGER Electrocution
Never remove the appliance's cover unless the electricity
servicing the appliance is turned off. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or death.
DANGER Electrocution
The appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to
electrically ground the product could result in serious
personal injury or death.
DANGER Burns
Water temperatures over 125 °F (52 °C)can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalding. A hot water scal-
ding potential exists if the thermostat on the appliance
is set too high. Households with small children, disabled
or elderly persons may require that the thermostat be
set at 113 °F (45 °C) or lower to prevent possible injury
from hot water.
WARNING Injury
!
The appliance may be used by children aged 8 and up
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or a lack of experience provided that they
are supervised or they have been instructed on how to
use the appliance safely and have understood the result-
ing risks. Children must never play with the appliance.
Children must never clean the appliance or perform user
maintenance unless they are supervised.
2.4

Test symbols

See type plate on the appliance.
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