Service and Maintenance
Temperature Regulation
WARNING
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 handi- capped. 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 pre- cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means 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 manu- facturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermo- stat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.
LOWER THERMOSTAT
WITH HIGH LIMIT
LOWER THERMOSTAT
WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT
LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND LOWER ACCESS PANEL
WARNING
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 bath- tub or shower.
Thermostats
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the risk of scald injury.
The upper and lower thermostats are factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) and are adjustable if a dif- ferent water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding.
UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL
Temperature Settings
VERY
NOTE: Water temperature range of
| Time to Produce |
| 2nd & 3rd Degree |
Temperature Setting | Burns on Adult Skin |
160°F | About 1/2 seconds |
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150°F | About |
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140°F | Less than 5 seconds |
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130°F | About 30 seconds |
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120°F | More than 5 minutes |
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