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49-6000121 Rev. 0 3
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner’ s Manual before attempting to install or operate this solar water
heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in
this manual, or have any questions, STOP and get help from a qualified service technician or the local electric utility.
WARNING
Risk of Fire - DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keep rags and other combustibles away.
WARNING
If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off power
and water to the water heater.
Do not operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service personnel.
Safety Precautions
A. Do Not turn on or remove protective glass film unless the water heater is filled with water.
B. Do Not turn on or remove protective glass film if the cold water supply shut-off valve is closed.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from surrounding areas to the water heater.
C. If there is any difficulty in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning
section, it is recommended that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work.
WARNING
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federal, state, and municipal building and fire safety
laws, codes, and regulations. Check the unit and the
accessories for any visible defects, cracks, or other
damages after unpacking and before first use. If you
see any damage, do not use the product. Contact
customer service for help. Only operate the product
after proper and complete installation and assembly.
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with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities
do not have access to the GeoSpring Solar System.
Assure that the system is not in direct contact with
any items such as leaves, twigs, flammable materials,
cables, or other materials. Keep a safety clearance of
at least 5 feet from air conditioning systems, heaters,
satellite dishes or any other electronic devices.
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safety netting or other catch equipment, in accordance
with Roof Covering and Roof Sealing Work and
Scaffolding Work with Safety Net, must be installed
before starting work. ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE,
AND MUNICIPAL SAFETY LAWS, CODES AND
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ROOFING
SAFETY.
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belts, ropes and straps, fall arresters, rope shorteners)
that has been approved by authorized testing
authorities.
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and rungs on wooden ladders, bent or kinked
metal ladders. Do not patch up splintered or broken
stringers, steps and rungs of wooden ladders.
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Secure lean-to ladders against slipping, falling over
and sinking into the ground e.g. by using wider feet,
adjusting the ladder feet to the ground surface,
securing/hook fixtures.
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dangerous falls if the ladder sinks, slips or falls over.
Only lean ladders against secure supporting surfaces.
Cordon off ladders in traffic areas.
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if possible. Only secure safety harnesses to building
elements or connection points with sufficient load-
bearing capacity. If no non-personal fall protection or
fall arrest system is used there is a risk of falling from
a great height which can lead to serious or fatal injury
if no safety harness or equipment is used.
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