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Operating Instructions

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-

_oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wen at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.

This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actualwater 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 deaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the

people involved (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:,Water heatersare intendedto

pmducohot water. Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds canscaldand permanentlyinjureyou uponcontact.Some peo-

ple am more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot water than otherL Theseincludethe elderl_children,the infirm,or physical- ly/mentally handicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in yourhome fitsintooneofthesegroupsor iftham isa localcodeor statelaw requiringa certaintemperaturewater at the hotwater tap,then youmust takespecialpmcau_on_In uddidonto usingthe lowest possibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hotwater needs,

ameanssuchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followman- ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the '_remperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.

_,WARNING

Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw

their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicappedpe_ son unattendedin a bathtubor 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

(•)HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred

startin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set- ting. Ityou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.

(cont'd)

Turn the water temperature dial dockwise _f"-_) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (4 r _) to increase the temperature.

•HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economical

temperatures. The temperature adjustment knob can be turned lower than "HOT" if desired.

A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E

B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E This is the

lowest setting for supply of hot water to dish- washers.

C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E

VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommend- ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.

A, WARNING

Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfall to shot off,

torn OFF the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.

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Contents For Your Safety AN Odorant is Added to the GAS Used by this Water HeaterInjury Or Property DAM Safety Precautions DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or PropertySafety Precautions on DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property DamageAE,WARNING Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present aAwarning Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items JSuch as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating J EquipmentContents Customer Responsibilities Product40,000 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering Materials and Basic Tools NeededBasic Tools Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterWater Heaters Eventually Leak Installationof Locating the New Water HeaterWhile this may reducethe changesof flammable vaporsfrom a Heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor all clearanceInstallation Instructions contd When determining the installation location for apower ventHne. b Outlet vent. bFor Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ALL AIR from Inside BuildingsInstallation Completed Using Must take spechl precaon In addition to usingWater Piping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Reliefvalve OpeningWiring USE with Power CordUSE Without Power Cord Filling the Water HeaterInstallation Instructions contd VentingSion or asphyxiation Venting System Example Installations for ALL Models Venting contdPVC Schedule 40 Vent Piping Venting System Example Installations for ALL Models contd PrecautionsMaterials Standards 50FConnecting PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe Vent to Blower Installation Showing USE of PVC, ABS or Cpvc PipeGAS Piping with Flexible Connector Appliance and its gas connection mustBeforeplacingthe appliancein operation Code,ANSI Z223.1,also referred to as NfpaInstallation Checklist ContdBefore Lighting the Pilot Check for Leaks Operating Instructions OperationOperating Instructions LightingOperating Instructions contd Whatto Doif YousmellgasA fire or explosion Temperature Regulation Hotter Water can SCALD,Water heatersare intendedtoService and Adjustment Tank Sediment CleaningVenting System Inspection Oiling InstructionsService and Adjustment contd Assembly ReplacementGas Control Valve & Burner InformationDrain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceHousekeeping Troubleshooting Guide Start Up ConditionsThermal Expansion Strange SoundsTroubleshooting Guide contd Leakage Checkpoints Page Power 9001957 9OO19939001959 90O1960This is a REPAIRPARTSLIST, not a Packing List 153.335844 153.33591442-9231 9001987Part RERS.IR
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