GSW 319594-000 manual IV Operating Instructions Caution, Mixing Valves, Risk of scalding

IV) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION:

Read before proceeding. If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner.

Do not try to light manually with

a match or flame.

Temperature Regulation

This water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleaning and sanitizing (bodies, dishes, clothing etc.). Untempered hot water can present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element and the people involved (adults, children, elderly, infirm etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.

It is recommended that lower temperatures be used to avoid the risk of scalding. It is further recommended that the water temperature be set for the lowest temperature that will sat- isfy your hot-water needs. This will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the water heater.

Short, repeated heating cycles caused by small water uses can cause temperatures at the point-of-use to exceed the thermostat setting by up to 17°C (30°F). This condition is referred to as “stacking”. If you experience this type of use you should consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards.

Valves for reducing the point-of-use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are available.

Mixing Valves

Hot water can scald: Water heaters are intended to pro- duce hot water. Water heated to a temperature that will sat- isfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be perma- nently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, and physically/mentally handi- capped.

If any one using the hot water fits into one of these groups or if there is a provincial, state or local code requiring a cer- tain temperature water at the hot water faucet, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the low- est possible temperature setting that will satisfy your hot- water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot-water faucets or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation of these valves. Before changing the factory settings on the thermo- stat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section in this man- ual.

WARNING

Never allow small children to use a hot-water faucet, or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or impaired person unat- tended in a bathtub or shower. Scald burns can result.

DANGER		WARNING
	Scald burns occur in under one second with
	71°C (160°F) water, which the thermostat will
	deliver if the temperature is set at “VERY
	HOT”. Lower settings of the temperature will
	reduce the risk of scald and will reduce your
	fuel bill.

Water temperature over 52°C (125°F) can cause
				WARNING
severe burns instantly or death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of			Risk of scalding
			Hot water can produce third degree burns
being scalded.
			in 6 seconds at		. . . . . . . .60°C (140°F)
Feel water before bathing or showering.
			in 30 seconds at		. . . . . . .54°C (130°F)
Temperature limiting valves are available.			in 5 minutes at . . . . . . . . .49°C (120°F)
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