Important Safety Information; Water Temperature Adjustment - Rheem Double Element Residential Electric Models Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!

WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of water heater's thermostat. Water temperatures above 52°C (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.
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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
49°C (120°F)
52°C (125°F)
54°C (130°F)
57°C (135°F)
60°C (140°F)
63°C (145°F)
66°C (150°F)
68°C (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.
NOTICE: Households with small children, disabled,
or elderly persons may require a 49°C (120°F) or lower
thermostat setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water.
The temperature of the water in the heater is
regulated by the adjustable surface mounted
thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access
panel(s). Dual element heaters have two thermostats.
The thermostat(s) were set at 60°C (140°F) before
the water heater was shipped from the factory.
Reset button
Thermostat
dial pointer
110
170
160 120
150 140 130
TURN OFF
POWER
Thermostat
BEFORE
SERVICING
protective cover
(only on certain
models)
DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for Hot
Water SCALDS.
More than 5 minutes
1 / to 2 minutes
1
2
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1 / seconds
1
2
About 1 second
The illustration at the left
shows the temperature
adjustment dial used for
setting the water
temperature.
Refer to the Operating
Instructions in this
manual for detailed
instructions in how to
adjust the thermostat(s).
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