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Service
and Adjustment
Temperature
Regulation
Temperature
Settings
&WARNING
HOTTER
WATER
CAN
SCALD:
Water
heaters
are
intended
to produce
hot water.
Water
heated
to a
temperature
which will satisfy clothes washing,
dish
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and per-
manently
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
handicapped.
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 sat-
isfies your hot water
needs, some type of tempering
device, 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 at plumbing
supply
or hardware
stores. Follow manufacturers
instructions
for installation
of the valves,
Before
changing
the
factory
setting
of
the
thermostat,
read
the
"Temperature
Regulation"
section in this manual.
_WARNING
J
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, J
or to draw their
own bath water.
Never leave a J
child or handicapped person unattended
in a bath-
tub or shower.
Thermostats
The thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates
120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water
heater before proceeding.
LO- Setting, approximately 95°F, is recommended for vaca-
tions or extended periods of no hot water.
HI- ls a setting for the maximum hot water usage approxi-
mately 140°F, which can be supplied by the water heater.
The temperature dial should be kept at a lower setting
whenever possible.
NOTE:
Water
temperature
range
of 120°--140°F
recom-
mended
by most dishwasher
manufacturers.
t60°F
About 1/2 seconds
150°F
About I - 1/2 seconds
140°F
Lessthan S seconds
130°F
About 30 seconds
120°F
Hore than 5 minutes
Thermostat
Adjustment
The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in the "'f_mperature Regulation" sec-
tion before proceeding.
_,WARNING
J
This specialthermostat with ECO (Part No. 9002394) can
only be used with this water heater. Do not use any other I
thermostat with ECO.
I
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the
mid position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce the risk
of scald injury. The thermostat is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on
the water heater before proceeding.
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APPROXIMATE
TEMPERATURES
"lb adjust the temperature setting:
1. "_(hrn"OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
AWARNING
HAZARD
OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
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.
2. _ihke off the access panel and fold away the insulation.
3. Turn the water temperature
dial clockwise (f"--"N)
to
increase the temperature, or counter clockwise (4"-"h)
to
decrease the temperature.
4. Fold the insulation back in place and replace the access panel.
5. "ihrn "ON" the power supply.
AD USTABLE
THERMOSTAT
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