Walter Wilson HYDRA Series, Installation Instructions And Homeowner'S Manual

SECTION 1 

INSTALLATION 

1.1) SAFETY 

LABELING AND WARNING SIGNS 

The words 

DANGER, WARNING 

and 

CAUTION

 are used to 

identify the levels of seriousness of certain hazards.  It is 
important that you understand their meaning.  You will notice 
these words in the manual as follows : 

DANGER 

Immediate hazards that 

WILL

 result in death, serious 

bodily injury and/or property damage.

WARNING 

Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in 
death, bodily injury and/or property damage. 

CAUTION 

Hazards or unsafe practices that 

CAN

 result in bodily 

injury and/or property damage. 

1.2) IMPORTANT 

INFORMATION 

WARNING 

Non-observance of the safety regulations outlined 
in this manual will potentially lead to consequences 
resulting in death, serious bodily injury and/or 
property damage. 

a) It is the homeowner’s responsibility to engage a 

qualified technician for the installation and 
subsequent servicing of this boiler; 

b) Do not store gasoline or any other flammable 

substances, such as paper, carton, etc. near the 
boiler; 

c)  Ask the technician installing your boiler to show and 

explain to you the main disconnect switch or circuit 
breaker; 

d) Before calling for service, be sure to have the 

information page (p. 8) of your manual close by in 
order to be able to provide the contractor with the 
required information, such as the model and serial 
numbers of the boiler. 

WARNING 

Installation and repairs performed by unqualified 
persons can result in hazards to them and to 
others.  Installations must conform to local codes 
or, in the absence of same, to codes of the country 
having jurisdiction. 

The information contained in this manual is 
intended for use by a qualified technician, familiar 
with safety procedures and who is equipped with 
the proper tools and test instruments. 

Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions 
in this manual can result in death, bodily injury 
and/or property damage. 

1.3) 

DANGER OF FREEZING 

CAUTION 

If your boiler is shut down during the cold weather 
season, water pipes may freeze, burst and cause 
serious water damage.  Turn off the water supply and 
bleed the pipes. 

If the heater is left unattended during the cold weather 
season, take the following precautions: 

a)  Close the main water valve in the house and purge the 

pipes if possible.  Open all the faucets in the house; 

b)  Ask someone to frequently check the house during the 

cold weather season to make sure that there is sufficient 
heat to prevent the pipes from freezing.  Tell this person 
to call an emergency number if required. 

1.4) 

HEATING WITH HOT WATER 

Your HYDRA electric boiler was carefully assembled and 
checked in our plant, so that it will deliver warmth and 
comfort to your home for many years to come. 
 
This manual is intended to provide the necessary information 
for the installation of the unit, how it functions, and explain 
security measures which are particular to this type of 
equipment. 
 
It is essential that the persons installing, operating or 
adjusting the boiler carefully read this manual, in order to 
completely understand and be familiar with the procedures 
to be followed. 
 
Any questions relative to the operation, maintenance or 
guarantee should be directed to the company where the 
equipment was purchased. 
 
Upon completion of the installation, this manual should be 
placed back into its original envelope and kept near the 
boiler for future reference. 
 

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