Important Safety Information - Rheem HB Duct Ready Series 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. 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 thermistor
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 recommended for reducing
point of use water temperature by mixing hot and
cold water in branch water lines. It is recommended
that a mixing valve complying with the Standard for
Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water
Distribution Systems, ASSE 1017 be installed. See page
16 for more details and 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 (49°C)
125°F (52°C)
130°F (54°C)
135°F (57°C)
140°F (60°C)
145°F (63°C)
150°F (65°C)
155°F (68°C)
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
he chart shown above may be used as a guide in
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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 water heater interface control. To comply with
safety regulations the temperature was set at 120°F
before the water heater was shipped from the factory.
The illustration below shows the water temperature
setting.
Refer to the Operating Instructions in this manual
for detailed instructions in how to adjust the water
temperature.
120°
warm
Settings Status
DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for
!
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
Energy Saver Mode
hot very hot
Service Mode
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