Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater’s thermostat. 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.
Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation
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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.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
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 pages 17 and 18 for more details.)
The temperature of the water in the heater can be regulated by setting the temperature dial on the front of the thermostat. To comply with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat)
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Temperature limiting valves are available, see manual.
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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Temperatures are
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80°F
70°F
60°F
The illustration at the left details the approximate water temperature for each mark on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial.
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!DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for Hot Water SCALDS.
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