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Water
temperature
over
125°F
(52°0)
can cause severe 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 this instruction
manual for
safe temperature setting
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
disabled.
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
from
your
local
plumbing
contractor.
Follow
manufacturer's
instructions
for
installation
of the
valves.
Before
changing
the
factory
setting
on
the
thermostat,
see
Figure
6.
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.
It is recommended
that
lower
water
temperatures
be used
to avoid
the
risk
of scalding.
It is further
recommended,
in
all
cases,
that
the
water
temperature
thermostat
be
set
for
the
lowest
temperature
which
satisfies
your
hot
water
needs.
This
will
also
provide
the
most
energy
efficient
operation
of the
water
heater.
KEEPING
THE
THERMOSTAT
SETTING
AT 120°F
(49°C)
OR
LOWER
WILL
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
SCALDS.
Figure
6 shows
the approximate
time-to-burn
relationship
for
normal
adult
skin.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
I
* Before
removing
any
access
panels
or servicing
the
water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply
to the
water
heater
is
turned "OFF,"
® Failure to do this could result in
death,
serious bodily
injury,
or
property damage.
To change the temperature
setting:
The white knob on the front of the water heater is the temperature
control. When the "OFF" mark is aligned
with the raised
indicator
arrow, the water heater is off. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the
temperature,
and counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature.
The
knob is marked with circular indentations
of increasing size. The larger
the indentation,
the higher the temperature
setting. See Figure 6. The
temperature
range of this water heater is 68°F at the lowest setting
and I50°F at the maximum setting. This water heater is shipped in the
"OFF" position. Adjust the dial to the desired temperature.
120°F LOCATION
TEMPERATURE
SETTINGS
It is recommended
that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
150°F (66°C)
About I-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
FIGURE 6.
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