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Instructions for Operation (cont'd)
Temperature
Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
Turn the water temperature
dial clockwise
( _
) to
perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
increase the temperature,
or counterclockwise
( _
) to
lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
decrease the temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set
at the mark approximating
120°F, the actual water tempera-
ture at any hot water tap could be as high as 150*F or as low
as90T
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot
water is needed for cleaning, (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot
VERY H OT
water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time ele-
ment, and the people involved (normal adults, children, tod-
dlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different
uu
temperatures.
• HOT-
Is a thermostat
setting of approximate
120OF
which
will supply
hot water
at the most
_,WARNING
economical
temperatures.
The temperature
adjustment
knob can be
turned lower than
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water
heaters
are
"HOT"ifdesired.
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and
A- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°F.
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people
are more likely to be permanently
injured by hot
water than others. These include the elderly, children,
B- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°F.
the
infirm,
or physically/mentally
handicapped.
If
anyone
using hot water in your home fits into one of
C- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
these _roups 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
VERYHOT-Is
a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E
addition to using the lowest possible temperature
It is recommended
that the dial be set lower
setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means
such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot
whenever possible.
water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing sup-
NOTE:
Water temperature
range of 1200-140°F
recom-
ply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instruc-
mended by most dishwashermanufacturers.
tions for installation of the valves. Before changing
the factory
setting
on the thermostat,
read the
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
AWARNING
Never allow small children to us'_e a hot water tap,
AWARNING
or to draw
their
own
bath water.
Never
leave a
Should overheating
occur or the gas supply fail to
child or handicapped
person unattended
in a bath-
shut off, turn "OFF" the manual gas control valve to
tub or shower,
the appliance.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injur_. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
( • ) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is preferred start-
ing point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting. If
you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjust-
ment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
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