Temperature Regulation; Temperature Adjustment - A.O. Smith DEL-6 Instruction Manual

THE WATER HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE
THERMOSTAT TO CONTROL WATER TEMPERATURE. HOT
WATER AT TEMPERATURES DESIRED FOR AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER AND LAUNDRY USE CAN CAUSE SCALDS
RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH INJURY OCCURS VARIES WITH
THE PERSON'S AGE AND TIME OF EXPOSURE. THE SLOWER
RESPONSE TIME OF CHILDREN , AGED OR DISABLED PERSONS
INCREASES THE HAZARD TO THEM. NEVER ALLOW SMALL
CHILDREN TO USE A HOT WATER TAP, OR TO DRAW THEIR OWN
BATH WATER. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD OR DISABLED 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 thermostats (See Figure 4) 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.
Figure 4 shows the approximate time-to-burn relationship for
normal adult skin. The thermostats on your water heater have a
linear relationship between degrees of angular rotation and the
corresponding change in temperature. Thus rotating the temperature
adjustment indicator 30 angular degrees will result in a 10 degree
Fahrenheit change in water temperature.
Water Temperature Time for 1st Degree Burn
°F (°C) (Less Severe Burns)
110 (43) (normal shower temp.)
116 (47) (pain threshold)
116 (47) 35 minutes
122 (50) 1 minute
131 (55) 5 seconds
140 (60) 2 seconds
149 (65) 1 second
154 (68) instantaneous
(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L. Armstrong, Sept. 15, 1978)
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teMperature adjustMent

The water heater is supplied with thermostats that may come from
different manufactures and have different temperature indications
as described below.
apcoM therMostats
A-8 Circuit thermostats have three designated set points; LO, MED
and HI. (See Figure 5).The approximate equivalent temperatures for
these three settings are: LO = 140°F (60°C), MED = 160°F (71°C) and
HI = 180°F (82°C). These thermostats are set from the factory at the
LO 140°F (60°C) setting. The over temperature device (ECO high
limit) attached to each thermostat has a manual reset. The C-2 circuit
thermostat is adjustable from approximately 130°F (54°C) to 170°F
(77°C) (See Figure 6). These thermostats are set from the factory at

teMperature reGulatIon

Time for Permanent Burns
2nd & 3rd Degree
(Most Severe Burns)
45 minutes
5 minutes
25 seconds
5 seconds
2 seconds
1 second
approximately the 140°F (60°C) setting. The over temperature device
(ECO high limit) attached to each thermostat has a manual reset.
40A 120-277 VAC
25A.480-600 VAC
125VA.PT.DTY.
120-480 VAC
MED
APCOM
INC
30A 120-250 VAC
22A 277 VAC
12.5A 480-600VAC
125 VA.PT.DTY. 120-480 VAC
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therModIsc therMostats
A-8 circuit thermostats are adjustable from approximately 120°F
(49°C) (lowest setting) to 180°F (82°C) (highest setting) (See Figure
7). The C-2 circuit thermostat is adjustable from approximately 110°F
(43°C) to 170°F (77°C) (See Figure 8). These thermostats are set
from the factory at approximately the 140°F (60°C) setting. The over
temperature device (ECO high limit) attached to each thermostat
has a manual reset.
L1 L3
RESET
L2 L4
T1
T2 T4
89T
THERM O DISC
180°F 120°F
140°F
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NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat for a dual
element unit. However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point
140°F (60°C) it is recommended that it not be set higher than the
lower thermostat setting.
To change the temperature setting:
1. DANGER: Turn off the heater electrical supply. Do not attempt
to adjust thermostat with power on.
2. Open the junction box door (for upper thermostat of dual
element water heater only) and/or remove the (lower) thermostat
access panel. Do not remove the plastic personnel protectors
covering the thermostats. The thermostat is factory pre-set at
140°F (60°C).
3. Using a flat tip screwdriver, rotate the adjusting knob to the
desired temperature setting.
4. Replace the covers and access panels, and turn on heater
electrical supply.
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fIGure 6
L1 L3
RESET
L2 L4
T1
T2 T4
THERM-O-DISC
170°F 110°F
140°F
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