Explanation Of Symbols And Safety Information; Explanation Of Symbols; Safety Precautions - Bosch TRONIC 5000C Pro Installation Manual And Operating Instructions

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Explanation of symbols and safety information

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Explanation of symbols

Warnings
Warnings are indicated in the text by a
warning triangle and a gray background.
In case of danger due to electric shock, the
exclamation point on the warning triangle is
replaced with a lightning symbol.
Signal words at the beginning of a warning are used to
indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk if
measures for minimizing damage are not taken.
• NOTE indicates possible minor to medium personal
injury.
• CAUTION indicates possible minor to medium
personal injury.
• WARNING indicates possible severe personal injury.
• DANGER indicates that severe personal injury may
occur.
Important information
Important information that presents no risk
to people or property is indicated with this
symbol. It is separated by horizontal lines
above and below the text.
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
a step in an action sequence
B
a reference to a related part in the
→
document or to other related documents
a list entry
•
a list entry (second level)
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Safety precautions

When using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
B READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
B This appliance must be grounded.
B Disconnect this product from the electrical supply
before cleaning, servicing or removing the cover.
B To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when the product is used near children or
elderly persons.
B Warning: Mount the unit onto a flat section of wall,
well away from any potential splashes of water or
spray and away from areas where direct moist or wet
contact could occur.
B Warning: Indoor installation only, where it will NOT be
exposed to freezing.
B Warning: Do not install a check valve or any other type
of back flow preventer within ten feet of the cold
water inlet.
B The electrical installation must conform to current
National Electrical Codes.
B Warning: Do not switch the heater on if you suspect
that it may be frozen. Wait until you are sure that it
has completely thawed out.
B The Tronic 5000C Pro is designed to heat potable cold
water for domestic purposes. The heater is not
designed to accept inlet water temperatures above
86° F. Contact Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. before
specifying or installing the appliance in any other
application.
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