Thermo Products COMBOMAX Models from 8 kW to 24 kW : 240 Volts ( single phase ) - Manual (Page 4)

COMBOMAX MC Electric boiler Set-up, use and care guide (revised January 2006) , Page 4.
General Safety Precautions
Be sure to read and understand the entire Use & Care Manual before attempting to
install or operate this water heater. Pay particular attention to the following General
Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could cause property damage,
bodily injury or death. Should you have any problems understanding the instructions in
this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer or technician.
Section 2 : Introduction
The important safeguards and instructions
appearing in this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It should be understood that
common sense, caution and care are factors
which cannot be built into every product.
These factors must be supplied by the
person(s) caring for and operating the unit.
2.1 LOCAL INSTALLATION
REGULATIONS
This water heater must be installed in
accordance with these instructions and must
conform to local, or in the absence of local
codes, with the current edition of the National
Plumbing Code and the National Electric Code.
In any case where instructions in this manual
differ from local or national codes, the local or
national codes take precedence.
2.2 CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE
The heater should not be located near an air
supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons or
high humidity. The limited warranty is voided
when failure of the water heater is due to a
corrosive atmosphere.
2.3 SHIPMENT INSPECTION
Inspect the water heater for possible shipping
damage. The manufacturer’s responsibility
ceases upon delivery of goods to the carrier in
good condition. Consignee must file any claims
for damage, shortage in shipments, or non-
delivery immediately against carrier.
2.4 CHECKLIST
Please check the technical information plate to
ensure you have the right model.
The following items are shipped with the
unit :
• 30 PSI pressure relief valve.
• Drain cock.
• Thermo manometer (heat and
pressure indicator).
• Thermostatic mixing valve
The boiler should not be located in an area
where leakage from the tank or water
connections will result in damage to the
adjacent area or to lower floors of the
structure. When such areas cannot be
avoided, a suitable drain pan or non-
flammable catch pan, adequately drained,
must be installed under the boiler. The pan
must be connected to a drain.
NOTE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to
local codes.
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