Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water ten> _oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wer 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 actual water temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_"_) to increase the temperature.
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Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the people involved (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
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HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto producehot water. Water heatedto a temperature whichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds
canscaldand permanendyin_re you uponcontact.Somepeo- ple are more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot water than others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical- ly/mentally handicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in yourhome fitsintooneof thesegroupsor ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw requiring a certaintemperaturewater at thehot watertap, then ,oumust take specialprecautionsIn. additionto usingthe lowest _esslbletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyourhot water needs, meanssuchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the water beaten Mixingvalves
are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestoresFollow.man- ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves.Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation"sectionin thismanual.
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Never allowsmall childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw ( their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicappedper- J
I sonunattendedin 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 starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set- ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
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•HOT- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economi- cal temperatures. The temperature adjustment knob can be turned lower than "HOT" if&sired.
ls a thermostat setting of approximately 130°F.
B- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E
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.
NOTE: Water temperature range of
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Shouldoverheatingo_upply | fail to shut offt |
turn OFF the manualgas controlvalveto the app ance.
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