HTP HPW-50-6 - Manual (Page 4)

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LP-374 REV. 3.25.14
PART 1 – GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or death.
A. PRECAUTIONS
This water heater is for indoor installations only. Clearance to combustible materials: 0” top, bottom, sides and back. The water heater
must have room for service: 16 ” top, 12” sides, and 7” front and back are minimum recommended service clearances. If you cannot
provide these clearances, it may not be possible to service the water heater without removing it from its installation location.
This water heater needs at least 700 cubic feet of unconditioned indoor ambient air to operate properly. Do not install this water heater
in a closet or confined space. Ensure the water heater is installed on a floor that can support its full filled weight (660 lbs).
INSTALLER – Read all instructions in this manual before installing. Be sure to understand all instructions before installing or operating
this water heater, as this may save time and cost. Perform steps in the order given. Should you have problems understanding the
instructions in this manual, or any questions, STOP and get help from a qualified service technician or local electric utility.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES ON THIS PAGE CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
NOTE: If the water heater is exposed to the following, do not operate until all corrective steps have been made by a qualified
serviceman:
1. FIRE
2. DAMAGE
3. WATER
Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.
DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDERWATER. Immediately call a qualified service technician.
Replace any part of the control unit that has been under water.
High heat sources (sources generating heat 100
o
F / 37
o
C or greater, such as stove pipes, space heaters, etc.) may damage plastic
components of the water heater as well as plastic vent pipe materials. Such damages ARE NOT covered by warranty. It is
recommended to keep a minimum clearance of 8” from high heat sources. Observe heat source manufacturer instructions, as well as
local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations and ordinances when installing this water heater and related components
near high heat sources.
B. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
Water temperature over 125
o
F can instantly cause severe burns or death from scalds. Children, disabled, and the elderly are at the
highest risk of being scalded. See instruction manual before setting temperature at the water heater. Feel water before bathing or
showering! Temperature limiting valves are available.