State Industries GSX, GS6, GPX manual Water Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE ON THE GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT

Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause servere burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death.

Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or

showering.

Temperature limiting valves are available.

Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7 °C) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, 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 handicapped. 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 precautions. 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 manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat see following figure. Using the lowest hot water temperature that meets your needs will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the water heater.

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 bathtub or shower.

NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C) is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position. It is adjustable and must be

reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury. The index bar (Robsertshaw) and mark (White-Rodgers®) are indicative of approximately 120°F (49°C) and are the preferred starting points, see the figure below. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting.

White-Rodgers® Valves:

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise ( ) to increase the temperature.

Robertshaw® Valves:

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to increase the temperature, or counterclockwise ( ) to decrease the temperature.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE

GAS CONTROL KNOB

(OFF-PILOT-ON)

160°F

INDEX BAR

150°F

140°F

TEMPERATURE DIAL

130°F

120°F

ROBERTSHAW GAS VALVE

GAS CONTROL KNOB

RESET

DIAL

120°F

STOP

130°F

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140°F

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TEMPERATURE DIAL

Water	Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
Temperature	Degree Burns on Adult Skin
160°F (71°C)	About 1/2 second
150°F (66°C)	About 1-1/2 seconds
140°F (60°C)	Less than 5 seconds
130°F (54°C)	About 30 seconds
120°F (49°C)	More than 5 minutes
80°F (27°C)	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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