Water Heater User Manual

2
Part Number PLUS-E017-A/1206
PLUS LINE Indirect-Fired Water Heaters – Series 3
Hot Water Can Scald!
• Water heated to temperature for clothes washing, dish washing and
other sanitizing needs can scald and cause permanent injury.
• Children, elderly, and infirm or physically handicapped persons are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water. Never leave them
unattended in bathtub or shower. Never allow small children to use
a hot water tap or draw their own bath.
• If anyone using hot water in the building fits the above description,
or if state laws or local codes require certain water temperatures
at hot water taps, you must take special precautions:
• Use lowest possible temperature setting.
• Install some type of tempering device, such as an automatic
mixing valve, at hot water tap or water heater. Automatic
mixing valve must be selected and installed according to valve
manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.
• Water passing out of drain valves may be extremely hot. To avoid
injury:
• Make sure all connections are tight.
• Direct water flow away from any person.
Protection Must Be Taken Against Excessive Temperature and Pressure!
— Installation of a Temperature & Pressure (T&P) relief valve is
required.
Read all instructions before installing. Failure to follow all instructions in
proper order can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property
damage.
Studies have indicated that dangerous bacteria, including legionella
pneumophila, can form in the potable water distribution system if certain
minimum water temperatures are not maintained. Contact your local
health department for more information.
Hazard
definitions
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the pres-
ence of hazards of various risk levels, or to important information concerning the life of the
product.
Indicates presence of hazards that will cause severe personal injury, death
or substantial property damage.
Indicates presence of hazards that can cause severe personal injury, death
or substantial property damage.
Indicates presence of hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury
or property damage.
Indicates special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance
that are important but not related to personal injury or property
damage.
Read this page first