Rheem 199,000 Btu/hr User Manual page 4

WARNING
HOT WATER CAN SCALD!
Water Temperatures over
125°F / 52°C can cause severe
burns instantly or death from
scalds.
Children, disabled, and
elderly are at highest risk of
being scalded.
• Never leave them
unattended in or near the
shower, bathtub or sink.
• Never allow small children
to use a hot water faucet or
draw their own bath.
To avoid any potential scald
hazard or if codes require
specific water temperatures
at the hot water faucet, the
installer may:
•
Install a field supplied
thermostatic mixing valve at
this appliance and ensure it
is working properly.
AND
•
Set the thermostatic
mixing valve to the lowest
temperature which satisfies
your hot water needs.
TO AVOID INJURY:
•
Feel and adjust water
temperature before bathing
or showering.
•
Water drained from the
system drain valve may be
extremely hot.
•
Make sure all connections
are tight.
•
Direct water flow away from
any person.
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TANKLESS WATER HEATER 199
DANGER
Should overheating occur
or the gas supply fails to
shut off, do not turn off or
disconnect the electrical
supply to the pump. Instead
shut off the gas supply at
a location external to the
appliance
WARNING
Keep unit area free and clear
of combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
WARNING
Combustion air must not be
drawn from areas containing
corrosive air from swimming
pools or spas, including air
directly next to outdoor pools
and spas.
WARNING
The unit must not be exposed
to water leaks from piping
or components located
overhead. This includes
condensation dropping from
un-insulated cold water lines
overhead.
WARNING
In areas of high snow fall,
users must check side wall
exhaust vent and air intake
terminations on a regular
basis to ensure blockage
does not occur.
WARNING
Do not use this unit if any
part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect
the unit and to replace any
part of the control system and
any gas control that has been
under water.
WARNING
Bacteria growth can develop
in domestic hot water
tanks and indirect water
heaters if the minimum
water temperature is not set
high enough to prevent its
growth. It is adviced to set It is adviced to set
the temperature above 131°F the temperature above 131°F
/ 55°C / 55°C
USER'S INFORMATION MANUAL