TIME/TEMPERATURE Relationships in Scalds, Scalding

General Safety Precautions

To meet commercial water use needs, the thermostat on this water heater is adjustable up to 210°F. However, water temperatures over 125°F. can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds. This is the preferred starting point for setting the control for supplying general purpose hot water.

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be consid- ered when setting the water temperature on the thermo- stat. The most energy efficient operation will result when the temperature setting is the lowest that satisfies the needs consistent with the application.

The following chart details the relationship of water temperature and time with regard to scald injury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your applications.

Temperature	Time to Produce Serious Burn
120°F.	More than 5 minutes

125°F.	1-1/2 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 1-1/2 seconds
155°F.	About 1 second

Table courtesy of Shiners Burn Institute

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 set- ting temperature at water heater.

TIME/TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS

The temperature of the water in the water heater can be regulated by setting the temperature dial on front of the thermostat. To comply with safety regulations the thermostat was set at its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped from the factory. The illustration below illustrates the thermostat and how to adjust the water temperature.

To adjust the water tem- perature, insert a small straight screwdriver into slotted screw in hole in front of thermostat and turn wheel to desired setting. Thermostat is adjustable up to 210°F.

CAUTION!! - Hotter water increases the risk of

SCALDING!

Feel water before bathing or shower- ing.

Temperature limiting valves are available, see manual.

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

!DANGER

There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the thermostat is set too high.

NOTE: When this water heater is supplying general purpose hot water requirements for use by individuals, a thermostatically controlled mixing valve for reducing point of use water temperature is recommended to reduce the risk of scald injury. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further infor- mation.

136-1826 specifications

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