IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of water heater’s thermostat. Water temperatures above 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured below.
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HOT
BURN
Water temperature over 125° F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before setting temperature at water heater.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Temperature | Time To Produce a Serious Burn |
120°F | More than 5 minutes |
125°F | 1½ to 2 minutes |
130°F | About 30 seconds |
135°F | About 10 seconds |
140°F | Less than 5 seconds |
145°F | Less than 3 seconds |
150°F | About 1½ seconds |
155°F | About 1 second |
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
The chart shown above may be used as a guide
in determining the proper water temperature for your home.
!DANGER: Households with small children, disabled,
or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with “HOT” water.
NOTICE: Mixing valves should be installed to reduce the point of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines. Contact a licensed installer or the local plumbing authority for further information.
The temperature of the water in the water heater can be reg- ulated by setting the temperature dial of the adjustable sur- face mounted thermostat located behind the left tank end cover.
Temperature limiting valves are available, see manual.
!DANGER: Burns from Hot Water and
Steam - Use extreme care when opening relief valves, charging closed loop, and filling storage tank.
The electrical element booster thermostat has been factory set at 122°F (50°C) to reduce the risk of scald injury. Adjusting the thermostat to a higher setting is not recommended. Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water Scalds.
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This thermostat controls the water heater’s heating element only. (A separate thermostat should be uti- lized in monitoring the tempera- ture from the collector).
To comply with safety regulations the thermostat is factory set at 120° F or less where local codes require.
Thermostat
Dial Pointer
!DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS.
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