Key to symbols and safety instructions3940 ES – 6 720 644 930 (2019/09)1 Key to symbols and safety instructions1.1 Key to symbolsWarningsIn warnings, signal words at the beginning of a warning are usedto indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk ifmeasures for minimising danger are not taken.The following signal words are defined and can be used in thisdocument:DANGER:DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,will result in death or serious injury.WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in death or serious injury.CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in minor or moderate injury.NOTICE:NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personalinjury.Important informationThe info symbol indicates important information where there isno risk to people or property.Additional symbolsTable 11.2 Safety instructionsH WARNING:Before installation,▶ Read all instructions before installing.Perform the steps in the indicatedsequence.▶ Have the water heater inspected by atrained service technician at leastonce every year.▶ Failure to comply with theseinstructions can result in severe,possibly fatal, personal injury as wellas damage to property andequipment.H DANGER:Installation and servicing.Risk of fire when soldering andbrazing!▶ Take appropriate protective measureswhen soldering and brazing aroundcombustible and flammable material.▶ Ensure that only a licensed contractorinstalls or services the water heater.▶ On hot components use only materialwith adequate temperature stability.H WARNING:Installation and commissioning.▶ In the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts, the water heatermust be installed by a licensedplumber.Symbol Meaning▶ a step in an action sequence a reference to a related part in the document• a list entry– a list entry (second level)