Rinnai REU-VA1320WF-US Operation And Installation Manual page 4

Safety Behaviors and Practices for the Consumer and Installer
CAUTION
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BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and vent may cause
serious burns. Keep away from water heater unit.
Keep small children and animals away from unit.
California law requires this notice to be provided:
California Proposition 65 lists chemical substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects, death,
serious illness or other reproductive harm. This product may contain such substances, be their origin from fuel
combustion (gas, oil) or components of the product itself.
CAUTION
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Before changing temperature setting, see instruction manual.
DANGER
WARNING
FLAMMABLE
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Hot water can be dangerous, especially for infants or children, the elderly,
or infirm. There is hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set too
high.
Water temperatures over 125º F (51º C) can cause severe burns or
scalding resulting in death.
Hot water can cause first degree burns with exposure for as little as:
3 seconds at 140º F (60º C)
20 seconds at 130º F (54º C)
8 minutes at 120º F (48º C)
Test the temperature of the water before placing a child in the bath or
shower.
AVERTISSEMENT
Flammable Vapors
RH180 Manual
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Hot water outlet pipes leaving the unit can be hot
to touch. In residential applications, insulation
must be used for hot water pipes below 36" due to
burn risk to children.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance