Water Temperature Setting - Rheem AP16697 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER!

WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the
water temperature setting of water heater's thermostat. Water temperatures
above 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and
follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located
on the water heater near the thermostat access panel.
D A N G E R
!
Water temperature over 125°F can
cause severe burns instantly or
death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before
setting temperature at water
heater.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available, see manual.
NOTICE: Mixing valves are available for reducing point
of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water
in branch water lines. Contact a licensed plumber or the
local plumbing authority for further information.
HOT
BURN
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F
125°F
130°F
135°F
140°F
145°F
150°F
155°F
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
The chart shown above may be used as a guide
in determining the proper water temperature for your
home.
!
DANGER: Households with small children, disabled,
or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower thermostat
setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water.
The temperature of the water in the heater is
regulated by the electronic control and surface
mounted temperature sensors. To comply with safety
regulations the electronic control was programmed
with a 120°F set point at the factory.
DO NOT attempt to set the temperature by removing
the electronic control or lower access panel. See the
electronic control operation section of this manual.
! Hotter water increases the potential for
DANGER:
Hot Water SCALDS
.
More than 5 minutes
1½ to 2 minutes
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1½ seconds
About 1 second
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