TEMPERATURE REGULATION
After the gas connections are made, water is in the heater and the pilot light is ignited, the control must be set to the desired water temperature.
The recommended water temperature dial setting is at the arrow (
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If you use hot water frequently and in short spurts, water temperature can occasionally exceed the temperature set- ting by up to 30°F because of the dynamics of the appliance.
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Figure 3. Water Temperature Dial
The arrow (
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counterclockwise (
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To avoid scald injury, set the control at the lowest setting which will still deliver your needed hot water.
!WARNING
The hotter the water the greater the risk of scald injury and the shorter the time to cause injury.
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VERY | 160°±10° | Under 1 Second | |
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Be sure to protect babies and the infirm or others with impaired mobility who cannot get out of the hot water quickly. They are the people most commonly hurt in scald injuries and in need of lower temperature and other protection like supervision,
!WARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or impaired person unattended in a bathtub or shower. Scald burns can result.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Set the control to lowest setting by turning water tempera-
ture dial clockwise (
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Turn gas control knob clockwise to “PILOT”. | O | N |
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Turn gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”. | O | N |
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NOTE
Gas control knob must be depressed slightly. Do not use tools or excessive force.
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