Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gaswater heater, the water tem-

_oeraturein 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° t_,the actual'water temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E

?my 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 (normaladults, children, toddlers elderly, nflrm, etc.) scalding mayoccur at different temperatures.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_.ff'_) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (€ "_ _'_) to increase the temperature.

AWARNING

HOTTERWATERCANSCALD:Waterheatersare intendedto producehotwater.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds canscaldand permanen_injureyouuponcontectSernepeo.- peam morelikelyto bepen'mmentlyinjuredbyhot waterthan ob_er_Theseindudethedderly,children,thoinflnrn,or physic_d-

_E.rns_dly handicappedIf. .ne usinghot waterin yourhome intooneofthesegroupsor ift_m _ a Io_ codeor slatelaw

requiringa certaintem_._raturewaterat thehot watertap,then _u musttakespecialprecautionLIn additionto usingbhelowest

ms_le temperature..se_ngthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds, a means inch es a meangvalve, shoukl Imused at dm hot watt.

tapsusedbythosepeopleor at the waterhoat_, Mixingvzives areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Fotlowman. ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves,Before changingthe factory settingon the thermostat, read the "TemperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.

AWARNING

NeverallowsmallchiMrento usea hot w-atertap,or to draw

their ownbathwater.Neverleavea chilclor handicappedper. sonunatfamdedin a baURubor slmwe¢,

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

(A)HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred startin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set- ting. Iryou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.

PILOT

LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.

HOT- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the

most economical temperatures. The tempera- ture 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 140°E

C - Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E

VERYHOT - Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom- mended that the dial be set lower whenever possible.

NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom- mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

AWARNINGI

Should overheating occur or the gas r_pply fail to shut off, I

turn OFF" the manual gas contrul _-alveto _e appliance.

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