Other Symbols In This Document; Safety; Intended Use; Safety Precautions - STIEBEL ELTRON CE Series Operation And Installation

OPERATION

SAFETY

1.1.3 Keywords
KEYWORD Description
DANGER If this information is not observed, it will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING If this information is not observed, it can result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION If this information is not observed, it can lead to medium or
minor injury.
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.
Read these notes carefully.
Symbol
Damage to the water heater and environment
!
Appliance disposal
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 water heater only when fully installed and with all safety
equipment fitted.
2.1

Intended use

The water heater is intended for heating domestic hot water and can
supply several draw-off points.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappropriate,
and may void the manufacturer's warranty.
Observation of these instructions is also part of the correct use of
this water heater.
2.2

Safety precautions

DANGER: Injury
!
Please read and follow these instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury or death.
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Damage to the water heater and the environment
!
The water heater must be installed by a licensed electrician
and plumber. The installation must comply with all national,
state and local plumbing and electric codes.
Service of the water heater must be performed by qualified
service technicians.
DANGER: Electrocution
Before proceeding with any installation, adjustment, al-
teration, or service of the water heater, all circuit breaker
switches servicing the water heater must be turned off.
Make sure that nobody can activate the breaker in the
distribution panel during your service work on the water
heater.
DANGER: Electrocution
The water heater must be properly grounded. Failure to
electrically ground the product could result in serious
personal injury or death.
DANGER: Electrocution
Never open the water heater cover unless the electricity
servicing the water heater is turned off.
DANGER: Burns
Water temperatures over 125 °F (52 °C) can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalding. A hot water scald-
ing potential exists if the thermostat on the water heater
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
!
Where children or persons with limited physical, sensory
or mental capabilities are to be allowed to control this
water heater, ensure that this will only happen under
supervision or after appropriate instructions by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they never
play with the water heater.
2.3

Test symbols

See the type label on the water heater.
2.4 Licenses / certificates
- UL (USA) Std. 499: 2014 Ed.14
- CSA (Canada) Std. CSA C22.2#88 issue:1958/09/01 (R2013)
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