Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may vary up to
30°F higher or lower 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 actual water
temperature at any hot water tap could be ashigh as
150°F or as low as90°E
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water_Hot
water is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing).
Hot water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the
time element, and the people involved (normal adults,
children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may
occur at different temperatures..
WARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Waterheatersareintended to
producehot water. Water heated to atemperaturewhich
will satisfyclotheswashing, dishwashing,andother sanitiz-
ingneedscan scaldand permanentlyinjureyou uponcon-
tact. Somepeoplearemorelikely robe permanently injured
by hotwater thanothers.Theseincludetheelderly,children,
the infirm, or physically/mentallyhandicapped,if anyone
usinghotwater in yourhomefits into oneof thesegroupsor
if thereis a localcode or statelaw requiringa certaintem-
peraturewaterat the hot water tap, thenyou musttakespe-
cialprecautions.Inadditiontousingthelowest possibletem-
peraturesetting that satisfiesyourhot water needs, some
typeof temperingdevice,suchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe
usedat the hot water taps used by these peopleor at the
waterheater.Mixing valvesareavailable at plumbing supply
or hardware stores.Follow manufacturersinstruct]ons for
installation ofthe valves.Beforechangingthe factorysetting
on the thermostat,read the "Temperature Regulation"sec-
tionin thismanual.
WARNING !
Never allow small children to use ahot water tap, or to 1
draw their own bathwater. Never leave achild or hand- J
icappedperson unattended in a bathtub or shower,
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (('_) to
decrease the temperature, or cour_terclockwise (#'_"_)
to increase the temperature.
i i m
VHOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures.. The temper-
ature adjustment knob can be turned lower
than "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E This is the lowest setting for supply of
hot water to dishwashers°
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°Fo
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E. It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible..
NOTE: Residential gas-fired water heaters will not supply
sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at
its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury, tt is
•adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature
setting. The mark (Y) HOT indicative of approximately
120°F is the preferred starting point. Some states have a
requirement for a lower setting. If you need hotter water,
follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware
_fthe warnings in this section.
WARNING
Should overheatin_ occur or the gas supply fail to
shut o_'f,turn "OFF' the manual gas control valve to
the appliance.
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