Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water
temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F ° (16.7 C °) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bodies,
dishes, clothing). Untempered hot water can present a scald
hazard. Depending on the time element, and the people
involved (adults, children, elderly, infirm, etc.)scalding may occur at different temperatures.
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 fiskforscald injury,
Fed water before bathing or showering,
Temperature limiting valves are available_
Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting,
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce | hot water. | Water | heated to a temperature | which will | |||||||||
satisfy | space | heating, |
| clothes | washing, | dish | washing, | and | |||||
other sanitizing | needs |
| can | scald | and | permanently |
| injure | you | ||||
upon contact. | Some | people | are | more | likely | to | be | permanently | |||||
injured | by hot | water | than | others. | These | include | the elderly, | ||||||
children, | the | infirm, |
| or | physically/mentally | handicapped. | If | ||||||
anyone | using | hot | water | in your | home | fits | into | one | of | these | |||
groups or | if there is | a | local | code | or state law requiring | a certain |
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temperature | water | at | the | hot water | tap, | then | you | must take | ||
special precautions. |
| In addition | to | using | the | lowest | possible |
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temperature | setting |
| that | satisfies | your | hot | water | needs, | a | |
means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves
are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturer's instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
Temperature Regulation section in this manual, see Figures 21 and 22.
THE WATER HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS.
IF ASUITABLEAREA IS NOTAVAtLABLE,A COVER SHOULD BE
INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT
TAMPERING. Suitable covers are available through the Sears Service Center.
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
NOTE: A water temperature range of
is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must
be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of
scald injury. The mark (A) indicative of approximately 120°F
(49°C) is preferred starting point. Some states have a
requirement for a lower setting.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( G ) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise ( _ ) to increase the temperature.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
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VERY HOT= approx.160°F(71°C) | About | 1/2 second | |||
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C = approx. | 150°F (66°C) | About | |||
B = approx. | 140°F | (60°C) | Less | than | 5 seconds |
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A = approx. | 130°F | (54'>C) | About 30 | seconds | |
A = approx. | 120°F | (49°C) | More | than | 5 minutes |
LOW = approx. 80°F (27°C) |
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| FIGURE | 22. |
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