American Water Heater VG6250T76NV Series 100 Temperature Regulation, GAS Control Valve Front View

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TEMPERATURE REGULATION

It is recommended that lower water temperatures be used to avoid the risk of scalding. It is further recommended, in all cases, that the water temperature be set for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs. This will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the water heater.

Short repeated heating cycles caused by small hot water uses can cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed the thermostat setting by up to 20°F (11°C). If you experience this type of use you should consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards.

HOT WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy 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 permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water from this heater fits into one of these groups or if there is a local 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, a means 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, see Figure 2. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, in this manual, see Figure 26.

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.

The water heater should be located in an area where the general public does not have access. If a suitable area is not available, a cover should be installed over the thermostat to prevent tampering.

The water temperature setting was factory set at the lowest temperature;

Pressing the “COOLER” button decreases temperature and pressing the “HOTTER” button increases the temperature.

Setting water heater temperature at 120°F (49°C) (Approx. “” mark on temperature setting of gas valve) will reduce risks of scalds. Some states or local codes require settings at specific lower temperatures.

To avoid any unintentional changes in water temperature settings, the control has a tamper resistant feature for changing the temperature setting. To change the temperature setting follow these instructions:

1.“Wake Up” the temperature indicators by holding down both “COOLER” and “HOTTER” temperature adjustment buttons at the same time for one second, see Figure 26. One or two of the temperature indicators will light up. These indicators will only remain on for 30 seconds if no further buttons are pressed. After

30 seconds the control will go back to “Sleep” mode.

2.Release both of the temperature adjustment buttons.

a.To decrease the temperature press and release the “COOLER” button until the desired setting is reached.

b.To increase the temperature press and release the “HOTTER” button until the desired setting is reached.

NOTE: Holding down the button will not continue to lower or raise the temperature setting. The button must be pressed and released for each temperature change desired.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shuttoff, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

GAS CONTROL VALVE - FRONT VIEW

 

 

Time to Produce

 

Display

2nd & 3rd Degree

Water Temperature

A B C

Burns on Adult Skin

C-Flashing = approx. 160°F (71°C)

 

About 1/2 second

C = approx. 150°F (66°C)

 

About 1-1/2 seconds

B = approx. 140°F (60°C)

 

Less than 5 seconds

A = approx. 130°F (54°C)

 

About 30 seconds

= approx. 120°F (49°C)

 

More than 5 minutes

WARM = approx. 80°F (27°C)

 

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FIGURE 26.

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