Ruud AP14236 installation instructions Water increases, Potential for Hot Water

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

! DANGER!

water temperature Setting

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater’s gas control. Water temperatures above 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater.

Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds

!D A N G E R

HOT

BURN

Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds.

Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded.

See instruction manual before setting temperature at water heater.

Feel water before bathing or showering.

Temperature limiting valves are available, see manual.

Water Temperature

Time To Produce a Serious Burn

120°F

More than 5 minutes

125°F

11/2 to 2 minutes

130°F

About 30 seconds

135°F

About 10 seconds

140°F

Less than 5 seconds

145°F

Less than 3 seconds

150°F

About 11/2 seconds

155°F

About 1 second

Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute

The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home.

DANGER: Households with small children, disabled,

!or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to prevent contact with

“HOT” water.

Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. To find water temperature being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place

a thermometer in the water stream and read the thermometer. (See page 24 and 25 for more details.)

The temperature of the water in the heater can be regulated by pressing the temperature buttons on the front of the gas control (thermostat). To comply with safety regulations the gas control(thermostat) was set at its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped from the factory.

The illustration below details the approximate water temperature for each mark on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial.

VACATION

A B C

 

 

WARM

VERY

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HOT

DANGER: Hotter

 

 

 

COOLER

HOTTER

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WARNING

SCALDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice: Mixing valves are available for reducing point of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information.

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Temperature Setting

Display

Burns on Adult Skin

 

▼ A B C

 

 

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WARM = approx. 70°F (21°C)

 

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▼ = approx. 120°F (49°C)

 

More than 5 minutes

 

 

 

 

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A = approx. 130°F (54°C)

 

About 30 seconds

 

 

 

 

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B = approx. 140°F (60°C)

 

Less than 5 seconds

 

 

 

 

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C = approx. 150°F (66°C)

 

About 1-1/2 seconds

 

 

 

 

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C-Flashing = approx. 160°F (71°C)

 

About 1/2 seconds

 

 

 

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AP14236 specifications

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