American Water Heater VG6250T 110 Benutzerhandbuch

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DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER IF ANY PART HAS BEEN 

UNDER  WATER.  Immediately  call  a  qualified  service  agency  to 

inspect the water heater and to make a determination on what steps 

should be taken next.

If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate heater until all 

corrective steps have been made by a qualified service agency.

1.  External fire.

2.  Damage.

3.  Firing without water.

This water heater must be grounded in accordance with the National 

Electrical Code and/or local codes. These must be followed in all 

cases. Failure to ground this water heater properly may also cause 

erratic control system operation.

This  water  heater  must  be  connected  to  a  grounded  permanent 

wiring  system;  or  an  equipment  grounding  conductor  must  be 

run  with  the  circuit  conductors  and  connected  to  the  equipment 

grounding terminal or lead on the water heater.

Flammable hydrogen gases

may be present.

Keep all ignition sources away

from faucet when turning on

hot water.

Hydrogen  gas  can  be  produced  in  a  hot  water  system  served  by 

this  water  heater  that  has  not  been  used  for  a  long  period  of 

time  (generally  two  weeks  or  more).  Hydrogen  gas  is  extremely 

flammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is 

recommended that a hot water faucet served by this water heater 

be opened for several minutes before using any electrical appliance 

connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present there will 

probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe 

as  the  water  begins  to  flow. THERE SHOULD BE NO SMOKING 

OR OPEN FLAME NEAR THE FAUCET AT THE TIME IT IS OPEN. 

Read and understand this instruction

manual and the safety messages

herein before installing, operating or

servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow these instructions and

safety messages could result in death

or serious injury.
This manual must remain with the

water heater.

Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)

can cause severe burns instantly

resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the

physically or mentally disabled are at

highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or

showering.
Temperature limiting devices such as

mixing valves must be installed

when required by codes and to

ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.

Overheated water can cause

water tank explosion.

Properly sized temperature and

pressure relief valve must be

installed in the opening provided.

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

Inspect anode rods regularly, replace if damaged.

Install in location with drainage.

Fill tank with water before operation.

Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on all

closed water systems.

Refer to this manual for installation and service.