Hazard Messages - Lochinvar 100 Series Instruction Manual

HAZARD MESSAGES

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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
If the water heater becomes immersed in water up to or
above the level of the bottom of the element doors,
the heater should be examined by a qualified service
agency before it is placed in operation.
To reduce the risk of unusually hot
water reaching the fixtures in the
house, install thermostatic mixing
valves at each point of use.
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Turn off power to the water heater
before performing any service.
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Label all wires prior to disconnecting
when performing service. Wiring errors
can cause improper and dangerous
operation.
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Verify proper operation after servicing.
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Failure to follow these instructions can
result in personal injury or death.
Burn Hazard
Explosion Hazard
Flammable hydrogen gases
may be present.
Keep all ignition sources away
from faucet when turning on
hot water.
Electrical Shock Hazard
CAUTION
Property Damage Hazard
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All water heaters eventually leak.
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Do not install without adequate drainage.
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 shower-
ing.
Temperature limiting devices such as
thermostatic point-of-use mixing
valves must be installed when
required by codes and to ensure safe
temperatures at fixtures.
WARNING
Toxic Chemical Hazard
● Do not connect to non-potable water system.
Property Damage Hazard
● The temperature-pressure relief-valve discharge pipe
must terminate at an adequate drain.
General Safety Information
Explosion Hazard
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
must comply with ANSI Z21.22-
CSA 4.4 and ASME code.
Properly sized temperature-
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.
Can cause serious injury or death.
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