Important Information - Dunkirk DMG-240 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

1. Safety Information
Boiler installation shall be completed by qualified agency. See
glossary for additional information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Used to address practices not related to
Note
personal injury.

1 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
Temperature
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.
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DANGER
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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 infirm 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
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
2nd and 3rd Degree Burn
Exposure Time For An
Adult
5 minutes
30 seconds
5 seconds
1.5 seconds
0.5 seconds
P/N 240011656, Rev. E [07/30/2018]