GAS CONTROL KNOB
Water | Time for 1st | Time for Permanent Burns |
Temperature | Degree Burn | 2nd & 3rd Degree |
°F | (Less Severe Burns) | (Most Severe Burns) |
INDEX BAR |
TEMPERATURE DIAL
|
|
| PILOT |
155°F | VERY |
| LIGHTING |
150°F | HOT |
| |
| C | LOW | |
140°F |
| B | |
|
| ||
|
| A |
|
|
| 130°F | 120°F |
110 | (normal shower temp.) |
|
116 | (pain threshold) |
|
116 | 35 minutes | 45 minutes |
122 | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
131 | 5 seconds | 25 seconds |
140 | 2 seconds | 5 seconds |
149 | 1 second | 2 seconds |
154 | instantaneous | 1 second |
(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L. Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)
TEMPERATURES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATES AND MAY VARY.
FIGURE 28.
NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not being used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot water use is expected to be more than normal, a higher thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased
demand. When leaving your home for extended periods (vacations, etc.) turn the temperature dial to its lowest setting. This will maintain the water at low temperatures with minimum energy losses and prevent the tank from freezing during cold weather.
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