Bosch Tronic 3000T ES 2.5, User Manual

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Explanation of symbols and safety information

Tronic 3000T – 6 720 801 072 (2018/04)

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Explanation of symbols and safety 
information 

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Key to symbols

Warnings

The following keywords are defined and can be used in this 
document:
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NOTICE indicates that damage to property may occur.

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CAUTION indicates that personal injury may occur.

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WARNING indicates that severe personal injury may occur.

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DANGER indicates that severe personal injury or death
may occur.

Important information

Additional symbols

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Safety information

▶ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER 

HEATER. 

▶ This water heater must be grounded.

Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on "INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS" .

▶ Install or locate this water heater only provided installation

instructions.

▶ Use this water heater only for its intended use as described

in this manual. 

▶ The models ES2.5 and ES4 come equipped with a power

cord. Do not use an extension cord. If no outlet is available
adjacent to the water heater, contact a qualified electrician
to have one properly installed near the heater. The model
ES8 must be hard-wired. See installation instructions. 

▶ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when

used by children. 

▶ Do not operate this water heater if it is has a damaged cord

or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. 

▶ This water heater should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact a service person for
examination, repair or adjustment. 

▶ Failure to inspect the anode rod at least once a year could

cause the tank to fail and leak. This condition is not covered
under the manufacturer's warranty. 

▶ Any water heater should be installed in such a manner that

if it should leak, the resulting flow of water will not cause
damage to the area in which it is installed. National
Plumbing codes require a drain pan for any water heater
installation. Failure to install one is the sole responsibility
of owner and/or installer. Reference UPC 2006 (Uniform
Plumbing Code) Section 508.1, or IPC 2006 (International
Plumbing Code) Section 504.7.

Warnings in this document are identified by
a warning triangle printed against a grey
background.
Keywords at the start of a warning indicate
the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk
if measures to prevent the risk are not taken.

This symbol indicates important information 
where there is no risk to people or property.

Symbol

Explanation

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Step in an action sequence

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Cross-reference to another part of this document

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CAUTION: 
When using electrical appliances, safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons should be
followed, including:

NOTICE: 
▶ The installer should review the contents

of this manual with the owner upon
completion of installation, and the
manual should be left with the owner and
placed in a location close to the
installation.