Safety Information - 3M APIF100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Apif series resdential iron reduction systems

Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the APIF Series Residential Iron Reduction System.

Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in property damage and will void war-

ranty.

Intended use:

The APIF Series Residential Iron Reduction Systems are intended for use in homes and have not been evaluated for other uses. These systems are intended to be installed

near the entry point of a home water line, and must be installed by qualiﬁ ed professional installers or licensed plumbing contractors according to in accordance with state and

local plumbing codes and these installation instructions.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with choking:

• Do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

To reduce the risk of physical injury:

• Shut off inlet water supply and depressurize system as shown in manual prior to service.

To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:

• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufﬁ cient ground connection across

the ﬁ lter installation piping — refer installation to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

• Do not use the system if the power cord is damaged — contact qualiﬁ ed service personnel for repair.

To reduce the risk associated with back strain due to the heavy weight of the various system components:

• Follow safe lifting procedures.

To reduce the risk associated skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from gravel and ﬁ lter media during installation:

• Gravel and several types of ﬁ lter media may be used in this product, depending upon the application. During installation, dust may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and

respiratory tract.

• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust ﬁ lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and ﬁ lter media.

• To request an MSDS relating to this product call 203-238-8965 or visit the web at http://solutions.3M.com/WPS/Portal/3M/EN_US/MSDS (click MSDS search). For

emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).

To reduce the risk associated with skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from water treatment chemicals:

• Several types of water treatment chemicals may be used in this product, depending upon the application. During installation and use, exposure may cause irritation

to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust ﬁ lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and ﬁ lter media.

• To request an MSDS relating to this product call 203-238-8965 or visit the web at http://solutions.3M.com/WPS/Portal/3M/EN_US/MSDS (click MSDS search). For

emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).