Safety information, Warning, Caution – Aqua-Pure ASB1001 User Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the Aqua-
Pure
®
ASB Series Residential Arsenic Reduction Systems. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Intended use:
Aqua-Pure ASB Series Residential Arsenic Reduction Systems are intended for use in reducing arsenic levels in water in homes and have not been evalu-
ated for other uses. The systems are intended for indoor installations near the entry point of a home water line, and must be installed by qualifi ed profes-
sional installers in accordance with these installation instructions and local plumbing codes. Units Not for sale in California, Iowa, Wisconsin or Quebec.
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES
WARNING
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property
damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property
damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
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 connec-
tion 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from dust from fi lter media during installation:
• Titanium oxide granules and two grades of gravel are used for fi lter media in this product. During installation, dust may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respira-
tory tract, and may affect lungs.
• 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 the media included with this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com, select country, and use the search engine to
search MSDS. For emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).