Operating Instructions

Temperature Regulation

(cont'd)

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
_erature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
ower 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
anyhot water tap could beas high as 150°For aslow as 90°E
Any water heater's intended purpose isto 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 atdifferent temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heatersare intendedto
_roduce hot water, Water heated to atemperature which will
satisfyclotheswashing, dishwashing, and other sanitizingneeds
canscald and permanently injureyou uponcontact. Somepeo-
pleare more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than
others.These includethe elderly, children,the infirm, or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped.If anyoneusinghot water in yourhome
fitsinto one ofthese groupsor ifthere isa localcode or state law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then
youmust take specialprecautions.In additionto usingthe lowest
_ossibletemperature settingthat satisfiesyour hot water needs,
a means suchas a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water
taps usedby these people or at the water heater,Mixing valves
are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardware stores.Follow man-
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'_remperature Regulation" sectionin this manual.
_,WARNING
Never allow small childran to use ahot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicappedper-
sonunattended ina bathtub or shower.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, ro reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(V) HOT indicative of approximately !20°F is the preferred
starting, point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ring. I_you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_f_",) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (€_ -"_) to increase the
temperature.
O;
1rHOT- ts a thermostat setting of approximately 120°E
which will supply hot water at the most econom_
ical 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 forsupply of l';or water
to dishwashers.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT - Is a thermostat setting of !60°E It is recommend-
ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
AWARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
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