Temperature Regulation
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or showering
Temperature limiting valves are available.
Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing
needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact
Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm,
or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a Ioca!
code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the
hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are
available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow
manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves, Before
changing the factory setting of the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
Thermostat
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at
HOT a position which approximates 120°F (49°C). to reduce the risk of scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at HOT a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read al! warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT
FIGURE 26.
The lower thermostat is factory set at HOT a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE LOWERTHERMOSTAT
WITH HIGH LIMIT (3 W{RE LEAD MODELS)
ADJUSTABLE LOWER
THERMOSTAT
(2 WIRE LEAD MODELS)
FIGURE 27.
Temperature Settings
HOT - Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F (49°C), which will supply hot water at the most
economical temperatures.
A - Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°F (54°C).
B- Is the thermostat setting of approximately 140°F (6O°C).
C- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°F (65°C).
VERY - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
HOT 160°F (71°C). It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
VERY HOT = APPROX.160°F (71°C) | About | 1/2 second | |
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C = APPROX.150°F | (65°C) | About | |
B = APPROX. I40'T (60'_C) | Less than 5 seconds | ||
A = APPROX.130°F | (54°C) | About | 30 seconds |
HOT = APPROX.120°F | (49°C) | More than 5 minutes | |
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostat" section
Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is turned "OFF".
Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.
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