Other Symbols In This Document; Safety; Intended Use; Safety Precautions - Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 8 Utilisation Et Installation

OPERATION

SAFETY

1.2

Other symbols in this document

Note
Notes are bordered by horizontal lines above and below
the text. General information is identified by the symbol
shown on the left.
Read these notes carefully.
Symbol
Damage to the appliance and environment
!
Appliance disposal
This symbol indicates that you have to do something. The ac-
tion you need to take is described step by step.
2. Safety
Observe the following safety information and regulations.
Operate the appliance only when fully installed and with all safety
equipment fitted.
2.1

Intended use

The appliance is intended for heating domestic hot water and can
supply several draw-off points.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappro-
priate.
Observation of these instructions is also part of the correct use
of this appliance.
2.2 General Information
Read this entire manual. Failure to follow all the guides, instruc-
tions and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service and use of
this appliance can result in serious injury.
This appliance must be installed by a licensed electrician and
plumber. The installation must comply with all national, state and
local plumbing and electric codes. Proper installation is the re-
sponsibility of the installer. Failure to comply with the installation
and operating instructions or improper use voids the warranty.
Save these instructions for future reference. Installer should leave
these instructions with the consumer.
If you have any questions regarding the installation, use or opera-
tion of this water heater, or if you need any additional installation
manuals, please call our technical service line, see last side.
2.3

Safety Precautions

DANGER: Injury
!
Please read and follow these instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
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Damage to the appliance and the environment
!
The appliance must be installed by a licensed electri-
cian and plumber. The installation must comply with all
national, state and local plumbing and electric codes.
Service of the appliance must be performed by qualified
service TECHNICIANS.
DANGER: Electrocution
Before proceeding with any installation, adjustment.
alteration, or service of this appliance all circuit break-
ers and disconnect switches servicing the appliance
must be turned off. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury or death.
DANGER: Electrocution
Never remove the appliance's cover unless the electric-
ity servicing the appliance is turned off. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or death.
DANGER: Electrocution
The appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to
electrically ground the product could result in serious
personal injury or death.
DANGER: Burns
Water temperatures over 125 °F (52 °C) can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalding. A hot water
scalding potential exists if the thermostat on the ap-
pliance is set too high. Households with small children,
disabled or elderly persons may require that the ther-
mostat be set at 113 °F (45 °C) or lower to prevent pos-
sible injury from hot water.
WARNING: Injury
!
Where children or persons with limited physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities are to be allowed to control
this appliance, ensure that this will only happen under
supervision or after appropriate instructions by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they never
play with the appliance.
2.4

Test symbols

See type plate on the appliance.
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