WARNING
HOT WATER HAZARD
VARNING
Hot water at temperatures above 120 °F (49 ºC) can cause serious scalding injuries and in extreme cases even
death.
AVERTISSEMENT
The heating can deliver hot water at temperatures above 185 °F (85 °C).
WARNUNG
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For safe operation, always use a mixing valve set at a temperature no higher than 118 °F (48 °C).
ADVARSEL
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Always check the water temperature before entering a shower or bath.
VAROITUS
Hot water can be dangerous, especially for infants, children, the elderly or the infirm.
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How long can skin be exposed to hot water?
ADVERTENCIA
Temperature
Time before skin becomes scalded
AVVERTENZA
°F (°C)
158 (70)
Extreme danger!
WAARSCHUWING
151 (66)
Very dangerous!
140 (60)
Dangerous!
129 (54)
126 (52)
Warning!
120 (49)
100 (38)
Source: Moritz, A.R. / Herriques, F.C.: Studies of thermal injuries: the relative
importance of time and surface temperature in causation of Cutaneous burns
A. J. Pathol 1947; 23: 695 - 720.
Before using the hot water tap or using the shower, allow the hot water to run until the water temperature
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is safe and stabilized.
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Test the temperature of the water before placing a child in the bath or shower.
Do not leave a child or an infirm person in the bath unsupervised.
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NOTICE
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There may be a variation between the temperature delivered from the heating system and the temperature at
the tap due to water conditions or the length of the pipe to the heating system.
CAUTION
OBSERVERA
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Avoid damage to the heating system and voiding your warranty.
ATTENTION
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No alterations! Any alteration to the heating system or its controls can cause unforeseen serious
hazards and, in addition, will void the warranty.
VOORZICHTIG
California Proposition 65 lists chemical substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects, death, serious
illness or other reproductive harm. This product may contain such substances, be their origin from fuel combustion
(gas) or components of the product itself.
< 1 second
1 – 5 seconds
10 seconds
30 seconds
2 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
Safe bathing
Safe
Temperature
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