Important Information - Dunkirk DCBF-100 Manual

1. Safety Information
Boiler installation shall be completed by qualified
agency. See glossary for additional information.
WARNING
!
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation and electrical shock
hazard. Improper installation could result in
death or serious injury. Read this manual and
understand all requirements before beginning
installation.
WARNING
!
Do not tamper with or use this boiler for any
purpose other than its intended use. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury. Use only manufacturer
recommended parts and accessories.
CAUTION
! !
Laceration, burn hazard. Metal edges and parts
may have sharp edges and/or may be hot. Use
appropriate personal protection equipment to
include safety glasses and gloves when installing
or servicing this boiler. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
!
Fire, Explosion, Asphyxiation, Electrical shock
hazard! Flooding will result in damages such as
electrical problems, corrosion, inoperative parts,
mold and other unforeseen issues which can
occur over time. Any equipment determined by
a professional as damaged by a flood, defined as
excess of water or other liquid, shall be replaced.
Failure to follow these directions will result in a
Hazardous Situation.
Become familiar with symbols identifying potential hazards.
This is the safety alert symbol. Symbol alerts you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
following this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
! !
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Used to address practices not related to personal
injury.

1 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NOTICE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
DANGER
!
Hot Water Can Scald
Water heated to temperature for clothes washing,
dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald
and cause permanent injury.
Children, elderly, and infirmed or physically
handicapped persons are more likely to be
permanently injured by hot water. Never leave
them unattended in bathtub or shower. Never allow
small children to use a hot water tap or draw their
own bath.
If anyone using hot water in the building fits the
above description, or if state laws or local codes
require certain water temperatures at hot water
taps, you must take special precautions:
• Use lowest possible temperature setting.
• Install some type of tempering device, such
as an automatic mixing valve, at hot water tap
or water heater. Automatic mixing valve must be
selected and installed according to manufacturer's
recommendations and instructions.
• Water passing out of drain valves may be
extremely hot. To avoid injury:
• Make sure all connections are tight.
• Direct water flow away from any person.
Water 1st Degree Burn
Temperature Exposure Time For
Setting An Adult
120° F 1 minute
130° F 5 seconds
140° F 2 seconds
150° F 1 second
160° F Instantaneous
Note: Warning for Infants, Children, and Elderly:
Great care must be taken when exposing the
aforementioned groups to warm or hot water as they
can be badly burned in exposure times less than half
of the time for an adult.
7
!
2nd and 3rd Degree Burn
Exposure Time For An
Adult
5 minutes
30 seconds
5 seconds
1.5 seconds
0.5 seconds
240013375 REV A, [07/01/2021]