Think Safety - Elkay ER2 Installation, Care And Use Manual

1. Safety

Think Safety

THINK
SAFETY!
Before performing any work, read and
understand the safety instructions in
this manual.
1.1 General
Elkay Manufacturing Company (Elkay) cannot
anticipate every possible circumstance that might
involve a potential hazard during the installation of
this product. The warnings and instructions in this
Installation / Use & Care manual are, therefore, not
all-inclusive. If a tool, installation procedure, or work
method that is not specifically recommended by
Elkay is used, you must be satisfied that it is safe for
yourself and others. You should also make sure that
the product will not be damaged by the methods you
choose.
Most work-related accidents are caused by failure
to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An
accident can often be avoided by recognizing
potentially hazardous situations before an accident
occurs. As you install and maintain this product,
you must be alert to potential hazards. You should
also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to
perform any installation or maintenance procedure.
1.2 Safety Alert Symbol
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
This manual contains WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
NOTICES, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, and NOTES
which must be followed to prevent the possibility
of improper service, damage to the equipment,
personal injury, or death. The following key words
call the reader's attention to potential hazards.
Hazards are identified by the "Safety Alert Symbol"
and followed by a signal word such as "WARNING"
or "CAUTION".
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1.3 Definitions
DANGER
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
damage can result if instructions are not followed.
Authorized Service Personnel – Factory trained
personnel or personnel having working knowledge
of electrical, plumbing and machine (appliance)
maintenance procedures.
1.4 Personal Safety
• Please read these instructions completely
before starting the installation or performing
any service. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can
result in serious injury or death.
• Electric supply must be identical in voltage,
cycle, and phase to that specified on
nameplate.
• Electrical power supply must include
ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protection.
• A means for disconnecting electrical supply
to the unit must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring in accordance with wiring rules. This
is to allow electrical disconnection of the unit
from electrical supply after installation.
Failure to do so can result in severe injury to
person or death.
Follow all instructions related to the installation
of this product (unit).
For use with clean, clear potable drinking
water only. Do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before the
system.
Installation and connection to water and
electrical mains must be in compliance with
local and national laws.
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The signal word that
indicates a hazard with
a high level of risk
The signal word that
indicates a hazard with
a medium level of risk
The signal word that
indicates a hazard with
The signal word that indicates
equipment or property
DANGER
WARNING
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