Operating Instructions

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-

_oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wen at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.

This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actualwater temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E

Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for deaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the

people involved (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:,Water heatersare intendedto

pmducohot water. Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds canscaldand permanentlyinjureyou uponcontact.Some peo-

ple am more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot water than otherL Theseincludethe elderl_children,the infirm,or physical- ly/mentally handicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in yourhome fitsintooneofthesegroupsor iftham isa localcodeor statelaw requiringa certaintemperaturewater at the hotwater tap,then youmust takespecialpmcau_on_In uddidonto usingthe lowest possibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hotwater needs,

ameanssuchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followman- ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the '_remperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.

_,WARNING

Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw

their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicappedpe_ son unattendedin a bathtubor shower.

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark

(•)HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred

startin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set- ting. Ityou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.

(cont'd)

Turn the water temperature dial dockwise _f"-_) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (4 r _) to increase the temperature.

•HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economical

temperatures. The temperature adjustment knob can be turned lower than "HOT" if desired.

A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E

B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E This is the

lowest setting for supply of hot water to dish- washers.

C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E

VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommend- ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.

A, WARNING

Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfall to shot off,

torn OFF the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.

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