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Operating
Instructions
(cont'd)
Temperature
Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
Foerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise Lff'_)
to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (€"
_) to increase the
temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120°F, the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E
Any water heaters intended purpose Is to heat water. Hot ware
is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Dejpending on the time element, and the
people involved (normaladults,
children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heaters are intended to
producehot water.Water heated to a temperaturewhichwill
satisfy clothes washing, dishwashing, and othersanitizing needs
canscald and permanently injureyou uponcontact.Somepeo-
ple are more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot waterthan
others. T heseinclude the elderly, children, t heinfirm,or physical-
lylmentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fitsintooneofthesegroups or ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperature water at the hot water tap,then
you musttake special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible t emperature setting that satisfies y our hot water needs,
a meanssuch asa mixingvalve,should be used at the hot water
tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailable at plumbing supply or hardware store_Follow man-
ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" s ection inthis manual.
PILOT
LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.
• HOT-
Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temap,eratures.The tempera-
ture adjustment knob can be turned lower
than _HOT" if desired.
A - Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
130°E
B -Is
a thermostat
setting
of approximate|y
140°E
AWARNING
Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
their own bathwater. Never leavea childor handicapped per-
sonunattendedin a bathtub or shower.
C - ls a thermostat
setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT - Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
The thermostat
of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adiustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature
setting. The mark
(•)
HOT
indicative
of approximately
120°F is the preferred
starting
point. Some states have a requirement
for a lower set-
ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions
for temperature
adjustment,
but beware of the warnings in this section.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F
recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
1
Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,
I turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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