Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower 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°F.

Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed ior cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will

present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the

people involved (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (_-"',) to decrease

the temperature, or counterclockwise (_"-_) to increase the temperature.

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AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto producehot water. Water heated to a temperature whichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andother sanitizingneeds canscaldand permanently injureyou upon contact.Somepeo- pleare more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot water than others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical. ly/mentallyhandicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in yourhome fits intooneof thesegroupsor if there isa localcodeor statelaw requiringa certaintemperaturewater at the hot water tap,then youmusttake specialprecautionsIn. additionto usingthe lowest possibletemperature setting that satisfiesyour hot water needs, a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves

areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman- ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves.Before

changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the '_emperatureRegulation"sectionin thismanual

AWARNING

Never allowsmall childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water, Never leavea childor handicappedper- 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 1200F 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.

•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 desired.

A- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E

B- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 1400E

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 120°-140°F recom- mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,

IAWARNINGI turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance. [

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