Thermostat Adjustment - American Water Heater DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT

160°F Control
Figure 16
The thermostat dial is set to its lowest temperature setting when shipped from the factory.
Remember that lower temperature settings are more energy efficient. Adjust the
temperature by turning the thermostat dial. It is suggested that the starting point setting not be
greater than the " " or " "mark on the thermostat dial (approximately 120°F [48.9°C]) as
indicated below. Rotate the thermostat dial clockwise
setting. Rotate the thermostat dial counter-clockwise
setting. Adjust the dial until the minimum acceptable temperature is achieved (See figure 16
above for approximate temperature settings).
160°F Control
Figure 17
The thermostat dial is set to its lowest temperature setting when shipped from the factory.
Remember that lower temperature settings are more energy efficient. Adjust the
temperature by turning the thermostat dial. It is suggested that the starting point setting not be
greater than the " " mark on the thermostat dial (approximately 120°F [48.9°C]) as indicated
below. Rotate the thermostat dial counter-clockwise
setting. Rotate the thermostat dial clockwise
Adjust the dial until the minimum acceptable temperature is achieved (See figure 17 above for
approximate temperature settings).
180°F Control
to decrease the temperature
to increase the temperature
180°F Control
to decrease the temperature
to increase the temperature setting.
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