Operating | Instructions | (cont'd) |
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Temperature | Regulation |
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Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tern- | Turn the water | temperature dial clockwi_["_) | to decrease | |
perature in certain situations | may vary up to 30°F higher or | the temperature, | or counterclockwise (€" | "_) to increase the |
lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. | temperature. |
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This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120°E the actual water temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the people involved (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
_i, WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water Water heatedto a temperature whichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds canscaldand permanentlyinjureyou upon contact.Somepeo- ple are more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot water than others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical. ly/mentally handicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in your home fitsintoone ofthesegroupsor ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw requiring a certaintemperature water at the hotwater tap,then you musttake specialprecautionsIn. additionto usingthe lowest mssibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hot water needs,
ameans suchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tapsused by these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman- ufacturersinstructionsfor installation of the valves.Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation"sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING
Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicappedper- sonunattendedin a bathtub or shower
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(A)indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting, lfyou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
PILOT
LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.
•Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economical temperatures. The tempera- ture adjustment knob can be turned lower than 120°F if&sired.
A- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B - Is a thermostat setting of approximately I40°E
C - Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT
possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off, turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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