Manual • Installation •
A5 Adjusting water heater temperature continued
Studies have indicated that dangerous bacteria, including legionella pneumophila, can form in the potable water distribution system if certain minimum water temperatures are not maintained. Contact your local health department for more information.
Setting the thermostat | Setting the thermostat | |
GOLD Plus 30/40/60/80 | PLUS 100/110/119 | |
or | Plus 40/60/80 |
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Water heater thermostat is factory set to its lowest tem-
perature. The arrowhead indicator 
on the label is the preferred starting point for setting temperature. This may or may not be suitable for your needs.
Turn thermostat knob clockwise to increase water temperature.
Turn thermostat knob
When decreasing temperature setting, the stored hot water must be used before checking temperature at faucet.
Check water temperature at a hot water faucet immediately after first heating cycle. Further temperature adjustment may be necessary as water heating system is used. Recheck water temperature at faucet after adjustment.
When adjusting thermostat, be sure boiler limit control is set a minimum 20°F higher.
At no time should boiler limit control be set above 210°F. This can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.
Factory Setting
Water heater thermostat is factory set to its lowest tem- perature. The white factory setting mark on the label is the preferred starting point for setting temperature. This may or may not be suitable for your needs.
Turn thermostat knob clockwise to increase water temperature.
Turn thermostat knob
When decreasing temperature setting, the stored hot water must be used before checking temperature at faucet.
Check water temperature at a hot water faucet immediately after first heating cycle. Further temperature adjustment may be necessary as water heating system is used. Recheck water temperature at faucet after adjustment.
When adjusting thermostat, be sure boiler limit control is set a minimum 20°F higher.
At no time should boiler limit control be set above 210°F. This can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.
Part Number | 19 |
