TEMPERATURE REGULATION

HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT CONTROL (ECO)

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Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death.

Children, the elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or showering.

Temperature limiting devices such as mixing valves must be installed when required by codes and to ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.

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MANUFACTURER / MODEL INFORMATION

 

Tank Temperature

 

103°F

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Operating Set Point

 

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Status: Heating

 

 

 

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American Water Heater Commercial Gas Water Heaters Temperature Regulation, High Temperature Limit Control ECO

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