Lochinvar SSS031, SSS081 Please read before proceeding, When servicing the indirect water heater

Installation & Operation Manual

Please read before proceeding

￿WARNING

Installer – Read all instructions before installing. Perform steps in the order given. Have this indirect water heater serviced/inspected by a qualified service technician, at least annually.

￿WARNING Failure to adhere to the guidelines on this page can result in severe personal injury,

death, or substantial property damage.

When servicing the indirect water heater –

Failure to comply with the above could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

NOTICE When calling or writing about the appliance

–Please have the indirect water heater model and serial number from the indirect water heater rating plate.

Consider piping and installation when determining appliance location.

Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.

Factory warranty (shipped with appliance) does not apply to appliances improperly installed or improperly operated.

￿WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

•To avoid severe burns, allow the appliance to cool before performing maintenance.

Indirect water heater operation –

•Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to circulator. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location external to the appliance.

•Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that has been under water must be replaced.

The following chart details the relationship of water temperature and time with regard to scald injury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your applications.

result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

This appliance MUST NOT be installed in any location where gasoline or flammable vapors are likely to be present.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

•Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

APPROXIMATE TIME / TEMPERATURE

RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS

120°F	More than 5 minutes
125°F	1 1/2 to 2 minutes
130°F	About 30 seconds
135°F	About 10 seconds
140°F	Less than 5 seconds
145°F	Less than 3 seconds
150°F	About 1 1/2 seconds
155°F	About 1 second

Hot Water Can Scald!

•Water heated to temperatures for clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and cause permanent injury.

•Children, elderly, and infirm or physically handicapped persons are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water. Never leave them unattended in a bathtub or shower. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or draw their own bath.

•If anyone using hot water in the building fits the above description, or if state laws or local codes require certain water temperatures at hot water taps, you must take special precautions:

•Use lowest possible temperature setting.

•Install some type of tempering device, such as an automatic mixing valve, at hot water tap or water heater. Automatic mixing valve must be selected and installed according to valve manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.

•Water passing out of drain valves may be extremely hot. To avoid injury:

•Make sure all connections are tight.

•Direct water flow away from any person.

Protection Must Be Taken Against Excessive Temperature and Pressure! --Installation of a Temperature & Pressure (T&P) relief valve is required.

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