Use and Care Manual

5
Important Safety Information
Do not drink water that has been inside the
appliance for an extended period of time. Do
not drink the first use of hot water from the
appliance in the morning.
Clean the filter on the water inlet as
frequently as required by the quality of
your local water.
Keep the area around the appliance clean.
If boxes, weeds, cobwebs, cockroaches etc. are
in the vicinity of the appliance, damage or fire
can result.
Do not install the appliance where the
exhaust will blow on walls or windows.
If the water supply is in excess of 12 gpg
(200 mg/L) of hardness, acidic or otherwise
impure, treat the water with approved
methods in order to ensure full warranty
coverage. (See page 17)
Problems resulting from scale formation are
not covered by the warranty.
Check ignition during use and extinction after
use.
Do not run water through the appliance when
appliance is not on.
When discharging hot water, make sure the
appliance is ON. If water is run through the
appliance with the appliance OFF, water may
condense inside the appliance and cause
incomplete combustion or damage to the
internal electrical components.
For single-handle fixtures, you’d turn the handle
to the left.
This appliance is only approved for installation
up to 4,500 ft (1,350 m) above sea level.
For installations at higher elevations, contact
Noritz America for Instructions.
NOTICE
Do not disassemble the Remote Controller.
Do not use chlorine-based, acidic, alkaline
detergents, organic solvents such as benzine
and thinner, or Melamin Sponge to clean the
Remote Controller.
This may cause discoloration, deformation,
scratches or cracks.
Do not splash water on the Remote Controller.
Do not expose the Remote Controller to
steam.
Although it is water resistant, too much water
can cause damage.
Do not locate the Remote Controller near
stoves or ovens.
This may cause damage or failure.
Contact Noritz before using with a solar pre-
heater.
Preventing damage from freezing (See page
13)
• Damage can occur from frozen water within
the appliance and pipes even in warm
environments. Be sure to read below for
appropriate measures.
• Repairs for damage caused by freezing are
not covered by the warranty.
Take necessary measures to prevent freezing
of water and leakage of gas when leaving the
appliance unused for long periods of time.
(See page 14)
If it is snowing, check the exhaust vent
terminal for blockage.