Water Temperature Adjustment - American Standard HPWH50G-AS Owners And Operation Manual

CONTENTS
Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING

WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting via the
water heater's user interface. Water temperatures above 120°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 top of the tank.
NOTE: Households with small children, disabled or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower thermostat
setting to prevent contact with HOT water.
DANGER
Temperature
120°F
125°F
130°F
135°F
140°F
145°F
150°F
155°F
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner's Manual before attempting to install or
operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the
Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious personal injury
or death. If you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any
questions, STOP and get help from a qualified technician or the local electric utility.
Water temperature over 120ºF can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds.
The electronic temperature control setting usually approximates tap water temperature
to reach 160ºF regardless of the control setting. Always feel water before bathing and
showering.
Children, disabled, and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before setting temperature.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting valves are available. See manual.
Mixing valves for reducing point-of-use water temperature by mixing hot and cold wa-
ter in branch water lines are available. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing
authority for further information.
Time to produce a serious burn
More than 5 minutes
1-1/2 to 2 minutes
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1-1/2 seconds
About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
2-3
4-10
11-12
13-25
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