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°0) can cause severe burns

 

 

 

instantly resulting in severe injury

 

 

 

or death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Children, the elderly, and the

 

 

 

physically

or

mentally

disabled

 

 

 

 

are at highest

dskforscaid

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

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

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, 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 A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE, 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: Awater temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C)

is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position (OFF). It is adjustable and must be reset to the

desired temperature setting. The faceplate of the thermostat is

marked with approximate temperature settings. The preferred

starting point is approximately 120°F (49°C). Align the knob with

the desired water temperature as shown in Figure 21. There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set too high. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( t_ ) to increase the

temperature, or counterclockwise ( _ ) to decrease the temperature.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

THERMOSTAT

PIEZO

I_Y_ / _l(

iGNiTER--_---((_

__J_

GENERATOR

 

FIGURE 21.

I60°F

(71°C)

About

1/2 second

I50°F

(66°C)

About

 

1-1/2 seconds

I40°F

(60°C)

Less

than

5 seconds

 

 

 

 

I30°F

(54°C)

About

30

seconds

 

 

 

 

I20°F

(49°C)

More

than

5 minutes

 

 

 

 

VAC = approx. 80°F (27°C)

FIGURE 22.

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