F. water temperature adjustment, Part 2, Prepare the water heater – HTP SuperStor Ultra Indirect Fired Water Heaters User Manual

Page 5: Part 2 – prepare the water heater

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LP-83 Rev. 3.24.14

PRODUCTS TO AVOID

AREAS LIKELY TO HAVE CONTAMINANTS

Spray cans containing fluorocarbons

Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments

Permanent wave solutions

Swimming pools

Chlorinated waxes/cleaners

Metal fabrication plants

Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals

Beauty shops

Calcium chloride used for thawing

Refrigeration repair shops

Sodium chloride used for water softening

Photo processing plants

Refrigerant leaks

Auto body shops

Paint or varnish removers

Plastic manufacturing plants

Hydrochloric or Muriatic acid

Furniture refinishing areas and establishments

Cements and glues

New building construction

Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers

Remodeling areas

Chlorine-type bleaches, laundry detergents, and cleaning solvents

Garages and workshops

Adhesives used to fasten building products

Table 1

– Chemical Contaminants

F. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

If the water heater is going to have a set temperature above 120

o

F, you must use an

ASSE 1017 rated mixing valve to avoid severe burns or death from scalding
temperature.

Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may require a
120

o

F or lower temperature setting to prevent severe personal injury or death

due to scalding.








PART 2 – PREPARE THE WATER HEATER

UNCRATING HEATER

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

by the consignee.

COLD WEATHER HANDLING

– If the heater has been stored in a very cold location (BELOW 0

o

F) before installation, handle with care

until the plastic components come to room temperature.

Remove all sides of the shipping crate to allow the heater to be moved into its installation location.

APPROXIMATE TIME / TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS

120

o

F

More than 5 minutes

125

o

F

1 ½ to 2 minutes

130

o

F

About 30 seconds

135

o

F

About 10 seconds

140

o

F

Less than 5 seconds

145

o

F

Less than 3 seconds

150

o

F

About 1 ½ seconds

155

o

F

About 1 second

Table 2

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