Temperature Regulation
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 risk for scald injury.
Feel 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 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 temperature water at the
hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, should 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
manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves, Before changing the factory setting of the thermostat see Temperature Settings table at right.
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.
Thermostats
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a
position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk of scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding.
THERMOSTAT BEHIND
PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT
N1ODELS ONLY)
KNOB
FIGURE 26.
The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT (FOR
DUAL ELEMENT
MODELS}
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 27.
Temperature Settings
NOTE: Water temperature range of
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers,
160°F | (71°C) | About I/2 second |
150°F | (66°0) | About |
140°F | (60°C) | Less than 5 seconds |
130°F | (54°0) | About 30 seconds |
129°F | (49°0) | More than 5 minutes |
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
(Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostats" section
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• Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is turned "OFF".
•Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point of 120°F
(49°C), it is recommended that it not be set higher than the
lower thermostat setting.
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